Titans set Chris Johnson's Ring of Honor induction for Sept. 13

First inductee whose career began in the Titans era

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 171 min read

RT @Titans: Speed, records, memories. CJ2K will forever be in our Ring of Honor https://t.co/C4PatZlvK2 Via @NFL on X

What happened: The Titans announced running back Chris Johnson will be inducted into the franchise's Ring of Honor on Sept. 13, during halftime of the season opener against the Jets. The team's own account marked the honor with the phrase "speed, records, memories."

Why it matters: The induction comes weeks after Johnson's ALS diagnosis went public, adding weight to the ceremony. Reaction from around the league noted Johnson is the first Ring of Honor selection whose entire career began in the Titans era rather than during the franchise's Houston Oilers years.

By the numbers: Johnson rushed for 2,006 yards in 2009, the fourth-highest single-season total in NFL history and a

What to watch: The Sept. 13 opener against the Jets at Nissan Stadium will double as the induction ceremony.

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