Calvin Johnson Shares His Struggle With Low Testosterone
WHO:
New York Post - Calvin Johnson, NFL Hall of Famer and former Detroit Lions player known as “Megatron,” discussed his low-testosterone symptoms and testing.
New York Post - Johnson said he has three children and a family history of cancer.
New York Post - Peter Stahl, MD, is Hims’ senior vice president of Men’s Health.
NY Post - Described Johnson as an NFL alum and said he views testosterone treatment like a “scoreboard.”
New York Post - Carrie Berk wrote the article and is a New York Post commerce reporter.
WHAT:
New York Post - Johnson said he noticed low energy and occasional brain fog at age 38, followed by fatigue that became more noticeable as he entered his 40s.
New York Post - Johnson recalled feeling he could “literally go to sleep” in the afternoon or around dinner time.
New York Post - Johnson ordered Hims’ Men’s Core Panel to measure his testosterone and said he was awaiting the results.
New York Post - The Yale School of Medicine estimates testosterone deficiency occurs in 10%–40% of adult males.
New York Post - Stahl said data show testosterone treatment can improve men’s physical, sexual and cognitive well-being, but that it is not yet known whether treatment extends life.
New York Post - Stahl listed possible effects of low testosterone: loss of lean muscle, weight gain, weaker bones, reduced sex drive, brain fog and diminished vitality or strength.
WHERE:
New York Post - Johnson spoke with the Post at Hims’ The Tune Up event in New York City.
WHY:
New York Post - Johnson said he pursued testing to monitor his health proactively, including because cancer runs in his family.
New York Post - Johnson said he was unsure whether his fatigue reflected changes in his exercise routine or the stresses of work and family.
HOW:
New York Post - The article says men’s testosterone levels can decline by 1% per year beginning as early as age 30.
New York Post - Hims offers at-home and in-person screenings covering total and free testosterone, cholesterol, vitamin D and other measures, with 22 biomarkers tested.
New York Post - For the at-home test, users collect a blood sample with a single-use Tasso device in about 10 minutes and mail it back using free expedited shipping; a licensed provider reviews the results and sends them through an app within a week.
New York Post - If a significant hormone deficiency is found, a doctor may prescribe an oral medication based on enclomiphene, starting at $99 per month for 10 months; the article says insurance is not required.
(UPDATED October 23, 2026 02:19 UTC)
NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson says he’s being tested for low testosterone after noticing fatigue, low energy and occasional brain fog. Speaking at a Hims event in New York City, the former Detroit Lions star said symptoms began around age 38 and became more noticeable in his 40s. He sometimes felt he could fall asleep in the afternoon or around dinner. Johnson ordered Hims’ Men’s Core Panel and is awaiting results, saying he wants to monitor his health proactively, especially because cancer runs in his family. Yale estimates testosterone deficiency affects 10% to 40% of adult men. Hims executive Peter Stahl says low testosterone can contribute to reduced muscle and bone strength, weight gain, lower sex drive and brain fog. He says treatment may improve physical, sexual and cognitive well-being, though it’s not known whether it extends life.