Marshall Faulk Announces Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk, also head coach at Southern University, announced he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Syracuse, NY, October 23, 2026 —
Marshall Faulk, a Hall of Fame running back who is also head coach at Southern University, announced that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The announcement was the only information provided about his diagnosis.
No details were provided about when Faulk received the diagnosis, where or how he announced it, or whether he shared information about symptoms, treatment or how the condition may affect his work as a coach. The announcement did not include a statement from Southern University or additional information about Faulk’s plans.
Faulk’s roles as a Hall of Fame running back and Southern University head coach are the only biographical details included in the available information. It did not provide further context about his coaching responsibilities or any changes connected to the diagnosis.
Because no direct quotation accompanied the announcement in the information provided, no remarks are attributed to Faulk. The circumstances surrounding the disclosure and any next steps remain unspecified.
The announcement establishes that Faulk said he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but it does not supply further details about his health or the effects of the diagnosis. No additional information was provided about comments from family members, the university, medical professionals or other representatives.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Connolly on www.syracuse.com, see more information here.
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