Titans to honor Chris Johnson at halftime of Sept. 13 opener vs. Jets

Induction follows Johnson's ALS diagnosis reveal last month

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 171 min read

More about the Titans inducting former running back Chris Johnson into their Ring of Honor at halftime of their opening- Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: The Tennessee Titans will induct former running back Chris Johnson into the franchise's Ring of Honor at halftime of their season-opening game against the New York Jets on Sept. 13, according to NFL Network's Tom Davenport. Adam Schefter relayed the detail Friday.

Why it matters: The recognition comes weeks after Johnson revealed his ALS diagnosis in a GMA interview, adding weight to the Nissan Stadium ceremony. It also gives Tennessee a marquee moment built into its 2026 season opener.

What to watch: The ceremony is set for Sept. 13 when the Titans host the Jets to open the 2026 season.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-07-17T19:07:02.557703+00:00

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