The 12s are already buzzing after our Seattle Seahawks snagged an early season win, taking down the New England Patriots 13-10! What a way to start things off, right? But while we’re hyped for our boys in blue and green, there’s some incredibly heavy news hitting the league, and it’s a stark reminder of the sacrifices these players make for the game we all love. Former NFL running back Chris Johnson just confirmed what a lot of us have suspected about his battle with ALS.
Chris Johnson’s Unsettling Truth Bombshell
Back in late June, Johnson first went public about suffering from ALS during an interview on *Good Morning America*. What stuck with a lot of us was how the broadcast seemingly glossed over the elephant in the room: the potential link between his football career and this devastating disease. The narration, the discussion, even Michael Strahan’s questions, didn’t touch it. But let’s be real, the connection isn’t just a hunch; it’s *undeniable*. Think about it: an ALS diagnosis automatically makes qualified retired players eligible for the concussion settlement. That’s not a coincidence, folks.
Now, Johnson himself is acknowledging it. He penned a raw, honest letter to his kids over at *The Players Tribune*, where he directly spoke to the possibility that football caused his ALS. He wrote, “I’ve seen a lot of neurologists at this point and been to basically every major ALS clinic in the country, and in my experience, as soon as you say you played football it’s like, ‘Ahh, OK.’” Can you even imagine? He feels that understanding, that unspoken nod, from doctors as soon as they hear he played. He even mentioned reading a study that, from his understanding, showed former NFL players are nearly four times more likely to develop and die from ALS compared to the general U.S. male population. That’s a chilling stat, and it makes you think about every hit, every tackle, every single down.
Seahawks Kick Off Strong for the 12s
So, yeah, it’s a huge win to kick off the season. A tight 13-10 victory over the Patriots is exactly the kind of gritty performance we want to see from Coach Macdonald’s squad early on. It wasn’t some blowout, it was a battle, and our guys came out on top. That’s the kind of momentum you want to build in these early weeks. It tells us they’ve got that fight, that they can grind it out when it matters.
We’re talking about setting the tone for the whole year. Every game right now is about finding that rhythm, gelling as a unit, and showing the league what we’re made of. Getting a ‘W’ on the scoreboard, especially against a tough opponent, signals that this team is locked in. You love to see it. It gives the 12s something real to cheer about as we look ahead.
This early season win for our Seahawks is huge for morale, absolutely. It’s a statement, no doubt. But the news from Chris Johnson puts everything into perspective. It’s a tough reminder of the human cost that can come with this brutal sport. We’re celebrating our guys, but also remembering the legends who paved the way and are now facing unimaginable challenges. Let’s keep that energy up for the Hawks, and hope for continued health for all our players, past and present, as this season rolls on!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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