The Tennessee Titans have postponed former running back Chris Johnson’s induction into the franchise Ring of Honor after he and his family were unable to travel to Nashville for Sunday’s season opener against the New York Jets.
The official ceremony had been scheduled for halftime at Nissan Stadium.
In a statement Friday, the team said unforeseen circumstances prevented the trip and that Johnson and his family want to be present when he is formally honored. Tennessee will celebrate the induction at a later date and still plans a halftime tribute Sunday dedicated to Johnson’s career and legacy with the club.
Johnson, who turns 41 later this month, was set to become the 20th member of the Ring of Honor. The Titans selected him 24th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft out of East Carolina. Over six seasons in Nashville from 2008 to 2013, he rushed for 7,965 yards and scored 58 total touchdowns. In 2009 he ran for 2,006 yards, earned the nickname CJ2K, set an NFL record with 2,509 yards from scrimmage and was named Offensive Player of the Year.
Johnson announced in June that he was diagnosed with ALS in 2025. The progressive disease has limited his mobility and speech. He spent one season with the Jets in 2014, the same team visiting Nissan Stadium this weekend.
The Titans said their thoughts remain with Johnson and his wife, Brittany.
