Marshall Faulk, a Super Bowl champion and current head coach at Southern University, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The 53-year-old Pro Football Hall of Famer made the announcement on "The Caring Neurologist" podcast, stating that he has been dealing with the disease for about a year and a half.
Faulk said that medication has helped to manage his symptoms, which include hand rigidity and "little tremors." He added that he believes his treatment has helped to prevent the rigidity from worsening. Faulk initially attributed the hand rigidity to "normal nerves" while golfing, but grew concerned when it persisted even when he was not competing.
Faulk's outlook on his diagnosis was shaped by a dinner he had with Muhammad Ali, who also had Parkinson's. He said that the experience made him realize that having the disease does not mean the end of life. Faulk has been open about his experiences and hopes that by speaking publicly about his diagnosis, he can help others.
Faulk had a successful playing career, which included stints with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams. He was named NFL MVP in 2000 and is a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. Faulk has been the head coach at Southern University since November 2025, and the team is currently 3-4 in his debut season.
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