- Ahman Green, the Green Bay Packers’ all-time leading rusher and a four-time Pro Bowl running back, revealed he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease last year.
- Green shared his diagnosis on Tyler Dunne’s "Go Long" podcast, expressing a determined outlook on facing the health challenge, stating his clock will stop ticking when he wants it to.
- The 49-year-old noted that initial signs of the neurological condition, which impairs movement control, included his feet twitching during sleep, and he also experiences sleepwalking and short-term memory issues.
- Despite the challenges, Green maintains an optimistic perspective, emphasizing his dedication to regular exercise and a "super clean" diet.
- His announcement follows two years after former Packers teammate Brett Favre disclosed his own Parkinson’s diagnosis, with Green planning to connect with Favre.
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