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Middle Tennessee man with former Titan's old number helps deliver messages of support after ALS diagnosis
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lexi Wilson , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this story are available from WKRN News 2, including how the man is handling the misplaced messages and the response from those who sent them.
A man from Murfreesboro has been receiving messages intended for former NFL running back Chris Johnson. The man happens to have Johnson's old cellphone number. These messages were sent after Johnson announced he has ALS.
The Murfreesboro man has been sharing the supportive messages he received in error. Further details about this story are available from WKRN News 2, including how the man is handling the misplaced messages and the response from those who sent them.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A man from Murfreesboro has been receiving messages intended for former NFL running back Chris Johnson. The man happens to have Johnson's old cellphone number. These messages were sent after Johnson…
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