Former NFL player, 53, publicly discloses Parkinson's diagnosis after hand symptoms
Marshall Faulk, 53, publicly disclosed his Parkinson's diagnosis and says his symptoms have not worsened in about 18 months.
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Marshall Faulk Parkinson's Diagnosis
Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk, 53, disclosed on The Caring Neurologist podcast that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He first noticed hand stiffness while golfing and was referred for testing after a routine physical. He reports hand rigidity and occasional tremors managed with medication, with no worsening over about 18 months. Faulk is in his first season as head football coach at Southern University in Baton Rouge, after serving as running backs coach at Colorado in 2025.
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Faulk is 53 years old and disclosed his Parkinson's diagnosis publicly
Marshall Faulk was 53 years old at the time he publicly disclosed his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in October 2026.
Faulk is in his first season as head football coach at Southern University
Marshall Faulk is serving his first season as head football coach at Southern University, a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The team is 3-4 and recently won against Prairie View.
Faulk played 12 NFL seasons with the Colts and Rams and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011
Marshall Faulk played 12 NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
Faulk served as running backs coach at Colorado under Deion Sanders in 2025
Marshall Faulk was the running backs coach for the University of Colorado Buffaloes under head coach Deion Sanders in 2025, before being named head coach at Southern University.
Faulk first noticed hand stiffness while golfing before seeking medical evaluation
Marshall Faulk first noticed stiffness in his hand while golfing. When the symptoms persisted during noncompetitive rounds, he raised them with his doctor during a routine physical and was advised to undergo further testing.
Marshall Faulk has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Former NFL running back Marshall Faulk, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and head football coach at Southern University, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He disclosed the diagnosis on the podcast The Caring Neurologist.
Faulk's Parkinson's diagnosis followed testing that began after persistent hand symptoms
Marshall Faulk underwent testing for Parkinson's disease after persistent hand tremors and rigidity were identified during a routine physical examination.
Faulk says his Parkinson's symptoms have not worsened in about 18 months
Marshall Faulk stated that his Parkinson's symptoms have not worsened in the approximately 18 months since his diagnosis.
Faulk reports hand rigidity and occasional tremors managed with medication
Marshall Faulk said he has hand rigidity and a few tremors, and that medication manages these symptoms, with no other significant issues.
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