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NFL legend Marshall Faulk revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but has remained in a “good place” after doctors caught it early.
Faulk, 53, announced the diagnosis this week on an episode of “Caring Neurologist” with Dr. Sandeep Thakkar and has been dealing with the disease, which is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system that impacts the body’s movement, for roughly 18 months.
His first signs of Parkinson’s appeared while playing golf, Faulk revealed on the podcast, telling his doctor during a physical after having the issue when he wasn’t on the golf course.
Southern head coach Marshall Faulk watches on the sidelines during the game against Jackson State at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss. on Sept. 27, 2026. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
“I was like, ‘Wow, is that something?’” Faulk said.…