A common phrase in sporting communities is “leave it all on the field.” This phrase has motivated athletes to give it their all and leave no doubts once competition has ceased.

Former NFL All Pro Chad Johnson believes he has plenty left in the tank to leave on the field.

Once known for his popular celebratory touchdown antics, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson plans to return to the game of football.

While he has yet to find work in the National Football League after being cut in 2012 by the Miami Dolphins, Johnson has made it clear that he isn’t ready to hang up the cleats.

Johnson, 36, has not been able to convince a NFL club that he is worth a roster spot since his arrest from an altercation with his ex-wife in 2012. As well as an arrest from a missed meeting with his probation officer, this led to him to face seven days in jail.

Stephen A. Smith, co-host of ESPN’s First Take, offered a suggestion to Johnson in regards to resurrecting his professional football career. Smith suggested that Johnson take his talents to the Canadian Football League (CFL) in which Johnson had quickly rejected the idea.

At that time, Johnson felt disrespected by Smith’s comment and claimed he would not be going to the CFL.

Ironically, a year later, Johnson has his sights on the CFL for a return to the game of football.

The discussion of the CFL became relevant when one of Johnson’s followers on twitter asked him what team he would be signing with this upcoming teams in the Canadian Football League.

Detriot Lions General Manager Wally Buono does not believe that the flamboyant profile that comes along with Chad Johnson is a battle worth fighting especially with Johnson being 36 years old.

This view on Johnson makes it clear he will not be joining the organization this upcoming football season.

This overall opinion is what has kept Johnson out of the NFL and with Father Time not being on his side, it may keep him out of the CFL as well.

Good news for Johnson and the resurrection of his career is that he began to negotiate with the Montreal Alouettes. The team worked him out on April 15 at their minicamp in Vero Beach, Florida.

The workout was vital for Johnson, whose production declined in his last four seasons in the NFL. He will have to prove that his skill set will be a major asset for the team in order to be given a chance to play again.

After three days of showcasing of what he has left in the tank, Johnson signed a two year deal with the Alouettes.

The Alouettes are currently coming of an 8-10 season and if Johnson can prove that he is still capable of embarrassing opposing secondaries, he may be able to resurrect his career.

While in the NFL, Johnson hauled in 766 receptions, more than 11,000 yards and 67 touchdowns in his 11 seasons with the league. He made the Pro Bowl six times and made a living at shredding defenses with impressive route running and unmatched speed.

What most remember about Chad Johnson and his NFL days, were his creative touchdown celebrations.  During the 2009 season, Johnson claimed to have set aside $100,000 to pay for his fines that would come alongside his colorful style of football.

Some of his memorable celebrations include doing the river dance, a mockery attempt to bribe a referee, pretending to perform CPR on a football and using the end zone pylon as a golf club. If you are interested in some first aid training get a CPR Certification Albuquerque training online.

Along with the celebrations, Johnson became famous for alter ego “Ochocinco.” Johnson legally changed his name to Chad Ochocinco in 2008 in order to wear it on the back of his jersey.

Along with the alter ego, Ochocinco made a list during the 2005 season that hung in his locker titled “Who Covered 85 in ’05.” This list labeled each teams’ number one cornerback with a checkbox of yes or no.

The list reappeared in 2009 titled “Dulce Venganza”, which is Spanish for “sweet revenge” with a subtitle including his famous phrase “Who kissed the baby in ‘09?”

The reappearance of the list was an attempt of Johnson to get his mojo back after a disappointing season in 2008, which was the first year of his decline in the NFL.

As a fan, I would like to see Chad Johnson return to game of football. Even if it has to be in the CFL, Johnson will still find a way to become an ESPN headline.

Johnson is a player who isn’t afraid of stepping outside of the boundaries of the rulebook to bring excitement and even though that may be frowned upon. As a fan of the game, it is enjoyable.

While he may be a tad bit reserved on his second chance at football, I believe the Chad Johnson that fans came to love while with the Cincinnati Bengals will pop up from time to time.