In January 2025, Ahman Green confirmed what his body had been signaling for years. The former NFL standout, best known for his time with the Green Bay Packers, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease. The revelation came through a raw, personal conversation on the Go Long podcast, published July 30, where Green described the subtle signs that led him to seek answers.
Green spoke about the initial symptoms he noticed, including his feet twitching during sleep. 'I knew something was going on long before that,' he said, explaining how he eventually connected with doctors to run tests. It was in January of 2025 when he finally got the results. Before sharing publicly, Green kept the news to himself, wanting to process it with his family first.
The 12-year NFL veteran, who spent eight seasons with the Packers and two with the Houston Texans, is now actively managing his condition. He’s incorporating diet, exercise, and medication into his daily routine. Green, who was a third-round pick by the Seahawks in 1998, ran for 8,322 yards in his career, placing him at the top of the Packers' all-time rushing list.
He’s not alone in his battle. Brett Favre, a fellow Packers legend and longtime teammate, was also diagnosed in 2024. Green mentioned plans to reach out to Favre, calling him a 'brother' in this fight. Meanwhile, a recent Boston University study highlighted the elevated risk for NFL players, showing they're four times more likely to die from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's than the general population.