Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk, 53, discloses Parkinson's diagnosis made about 18 months ago

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk, 53, a Southern University coach, announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, saying he is in a good place because doctors caught it early. He disclosed the diagnosis on the "Caring Neurologist" podcast with host Dr. Sandeep Thakkar. Faulk, a Super Bowl champion with the Rams and the 2000 NFL MVP, has dealt with the disease for roughly 18 months. He said the first sign was hand rigidity while golfing, which he first took for nerves until it continued off the course and his doctor told him to get checked. He said medication has limited his symptoms to hand rigidity and occasional "little tremors," and that he sleeps more and is more active since treatment began. He said he wants to help as many people as he can.

Right-leaning outlets, New York Post and Fox News, give the most detail on his symptoms, the golf anecdote and his own words, and Fox adds a medical segment on a Parkinson's ultrasound treatment. Left-leaning coverage, from The Washington Post, is brief and confirms the diagnosis and his roles. Alternative outlets, ESPN and Yahoo Sports, stress his wish to help others and his career honors. Yahoo calls the news heartbreaking and notes the early detection.