Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, once one of the NFL's most feared rushers, has revealed he fears the long-term effects of football on his brain. In an interview with The Guardian, Johnson discussed his concerns about potential chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and cognitive decline after a career that included multiple 1,000-yard seasons and heavy workload.
Johnson, who played from 2003 to 2011, carried the ball 1,500 times in just four seasons as a starter, a workload that has been linked to increased risk of brain injury. He joins a growing number of former players speaking out about neurological health.
