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Former Packers running back Ahman Green reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway Green is 49 years old and played 12 seasons in the NFL before retiring in 2009.
A former NFL running back has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Ahman Green, who played for several teams including the Green Bay Packers, received the diagnosis last year. He recently made the diagnosis public on an episode of a show.
Green is 49 years old and played 12 seasons in the NFL before retiring in 2009. He remains the Packers' all-time leading rusher. It is known that he waited to reveal his diagnosis to ensure his family was informed first.
Further details about Green's diagnosis and plans are available from the source, including his connection to another former teammate who also has Parkinson's disease.
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Category: parks Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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