Ahman Green, Packers Hall of Famer, Discloses Parkinson's Diagnosis
WHO:
US Magazine - Ahman Green revealed that only family and close friends knew of his battle with Parkinson's disease prior to his public announcement.
NBC Sports - Ahman Green was a third-round pick of the Seahawks in 1998.
NBC Sports - Green played 12 years in the NFL, including two years with the Seahawks, seven years with the Packers, and two years with the Texans.
TMZ - Brett Favre expressed a desire to reconnect with Ahman Green following Green's Parkinson's diagnosis.
TMZ - Ahman Green, former Green Bay Packers star and all-time leading rusher.
NY Post - Ahman Green, four-time Pro Bowler.
Daily Mail NFL - Ahman Green, 49 years old.
WHAT:
NBC Sports - Green stated, “I just got a hold of some doctors that I was able to get in contact with. Get the diagnostics, get the testing. And finally got it tested last — it was January of 2025.”
NBC Sports - Green stated, “I had a little bit of the feet twitching when I’m in my sleep and stuff like that. . . . I knew something was going on long before that.”
NBC Sports - Green achieved a career-high of 1,883 rushing yards in 2003 and finished his career with 9,205 rushing yards.
NBC Sports - Green's diagnosis makes him eligible for compensation under the concussion settlement fund due to his retirement before 2014.
NBC Sports - Ahman Green stated, “Last year, I got diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s,” during his podcast appearance.
NBC Sports - Green mentioned experiencing "a little bit of the feet twitching when I’m in my sleep" prior to his diagnosis.
NBC Sports - Green confirmed he waited to go public with his diagnosis until he informed his family.
TMZ - Favre stated he would love to share his experience with Parkinson's disease with Green.
TMZ - Ahman Green revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
NY Post - Green disclosed his diagnosis on a Wednesday.
Daily Mail NFL - Green shared that he was officially diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
WHERE:
TMZ - The announcement was made on the "Go Long with Tyler Dunne" podcast.
WHEN:
NBC Sports - Green confirmed he received his diagnosis in January 2025.
Daily Mail NFL - Ahman Green was officially diagnosed in January 2025.
WHY:
Daily Mail NFL - Green opened up about his health battle and the moment he realized something was wrong.
HOW:
NBC Sports - Green mentioned he sought out doctors for diagnostics and testing before receiving his diagnosis.
NBC Sports - Green indicated he sought out doctors for diagnostics and testing before receiving his diagnosis.
TMZ - Green discussed his diagnosis in a podcast format.
(UPDATED July 31, 2026 06:02 UTC)
In a recent statement, Green shared that he connected with some doctors to obtain diagnostics and testing. He mentioned that he finally got tested back in January 2025. This update comes as part of his ongoing health journey.
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(UPDATED July 31, 2026 00:19 UTC)
Ahman Green has revealed that only his family and close friends were aware of his battle with Parkinson's disease before he made a public announcement. In his statement, Green shared that he experienced symptoms like twitching in his feet during sleep and had a sense that something was wrong long before his diagnosis, which he confirmed he received in January 2025 after consulting with doctors for diagnostics and testing. This disclosure sheds light on the challenges he faced privately before going public with his health condition.
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(UPDATED July 30, 2026 22:22 UTC)
Ahman Green, who was a third-round pick of the Seahawks in 1998, played 12 years in the NFL, spending two years with the Seahawks, seven years with the Packers, and two years with the Texans. He achieved a career-high of 1,883 rushing yards in 2003 and finished his career with a total of 9,205 rushing yards. Recently, Green's diagnosis has made him eligible for compensation under the concussion settlement fund, as he retired before 2014.
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(UPDATED July 30, 2026 19:27 UTC)
Ahman Green revealed during a podcast appearance that he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease, sharing that he experienced some feet twitching while sleeping before seeking medical advice. He confirmed that he chose to wait to go public with his diagnosis until after he had informed his family. Green emphasized the importance of consulting with doctors for diagnostics and testing prior to receiving his diagnosis.
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(UPDATED July 30, 2026 18:22 UTC)
Brett Favre has expressed a heartfelt desire to reconnect with Ahman Green after learning about Green's diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. In a recent statement, Favre mentioned that he would love to share his own experiences with the condition to support Green. This gesture highlights the bond between the two former NFL stars during a challenging time.
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(UPDATED July 30, 2026 15:38 UTC)
Ahman Green, the former Green Bay Packers star and all-time leading rusher, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The four-time Pro Bowler shared this news on the "Go Long with Tyler Dunne" podcast, where he opened up about his health battle and the moment he realized something was wrong. Green was officially diagnosed in January 2025, and at 49 years old, he continues to inspire many with his courage in facing this challenge.