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NFL star Marshall Faulk has revealed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in a shocking health update.
During an appearance on this week episode of Caring Neurologist with Dr Sandeep Thakkur, the 53-year-old shared his diagnosis but highlighted that he has remained in a "good place" after doctors caught it early.
Faulk revealed that he has been dealing with the disease, which impact the body's movement, for around 18 months.
Marshall Faulk shares first symptoms of Parkinson's
His first signs of Parkinson's appeared while playing golf, after he noticed "rigidity" in his hand. He was forced to asked for a medical opinion after the symptoms continued even when he was not holding a golf club, which lead to his physician suggesting him to visit a specialist.
Lifestyle changes Marshall Faulk embraced after diagnosis
After his treatment began, the former running back revealed that he has become more active and is sleeping more. He also described himself as "one of the lucky ones", as the Parkinson's was detected early.
Comparing the diagnosis to recovering from an injury, Faulk shared that the disease can be managed through treatment.
During the podcast, Faulk said he does not see Parkinson's as "terminal," as he recalled meeting Muhammad Ali after the boxing legend was diagnosed with the disease and seeing how Ali was "all there".
Marshall Faulk's career
Faulk became the head coach at Southern University on December 1, 2025, after serving as running backs coach at Colorado under Deion Sanders.
He spent 12 years in the NFL after the Colts selected him second overall in the 1994 NFL Draft.
He went on to have a Hall of Fame career that included 12,279 yards rushing, 6,875 yards receiving and 136 total touchdowns.
Notably, he was named a three-time All-Pro during his career and won the NFL MVP in 2000.
