Currently working in public-relations, our insider has maintained various contacts during his years employed within different areas of the Toronto sporting industry.

With the NFL season set to kick off tonight, breaking news has just reached us concerning free agent Chad Johnson.  According to sources in Montreal, he’s apparently considering playing in the CFL.

The flamboyant wide receiver has struggled to find any interest from NFL teams since being released from the Miami Dolphins as a result of his arrest for allegedly head-butting his estranged wife.

The idea of playing in Canada came about almost by accident last year, when Johnson was in Montreal filming a guest star appearance on Blue Mountain State.  In light of recent developments south of the border, Johnson now appears to be seriously contemplating the CFL after remembering how he enjoyed his time in Canada.

This move could be just what the former All-Pro needs as he attempts to repair his tarnished reputation, surely benefitting from the bigger playing fields and emphasis on passing.

While critics will point to the CFL salary cap as a major stumbling block to any agreement with the Argonauts, remember Ricky Williams previously played for them during 2006 when he was suspended from the NFL.  The recently retired running back has often stated how much he enjoyed the experience in Toronto

Johnson’s fall from grace means he is more open to playing for less money to try and get his career back on track and prove he’s serious about football.  Also, despite his ties to Montreal, Toronto provides a better fit, given his love for social media.

The Argonauts present the ideal platform for Johnson to interact with fans in the fifth-largest market in North America.  When you combine the fact Toronto is hosting this year’s Grey Cup, which also doubles as the 100th anniversary celebration, it suddenly becomes clear why Johnson is considering the Argos.

While it’s tough to measure the likelihood of this happening, especially pending the result of his domestic battery charge, it certainly wouldn’t hurt the Argonauts to pick up the phone and find out exactly how serious Johnson is. Certainly he’s desperate enough to win Evelyn Lozado back by having her face tattooed onto his leg.

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