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Marshall Faulk Diagnosed with Parkinson's
23 Oct
Summary
- Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk revealed his Parkinson's diagnosis.
- He has been living with the condition for over a year, catching it early.
- Faulk continues coaching Southern University Jaguars despite diagnosis.
Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk disclosed this week that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The 53-year-old, currently coaching the Southern University Jaguars, shared that he has been managing the condition for more than a year and feels he is "one of the lucky ones" for an early detection.
Faulk first noticed symptoms, such as hand rigidity, while playing golf, prompting him to seek medical attention. He has been undergoing treatment and, as of 2026-10-23, finds himself "in a good place," with medication helping to manage the symptoms. The diagnosis has not impacted his coaching responsibilities.
The former NFL star, known for his career with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams, drew parallels between his Parkinson's diagnosis and managing other physical ailments, viewing it as a condition to live with rather than a terminal illness. He noted that other former players have wished for earlier awareness of their own symptoms.
Faulk retired from the NFL in 2005 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011. He previously served as running backs coach for the Colorado Buffaloes under Deion Sanders in 2025.
