Chad Johnson Reveals Drake Is Helping Him Obtain a Canadian Work Permit to Play in the CFL

With the help of Drake, Chad Johnson could get the work permit needed to play in the CFL.

May 02, 2014
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In mid-April, Chad Johnson agreed to a two-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. So, the 36-year-old wide receiver back to playing football, right? Well, there's only one problem. 

Montreal Allouettes still awaiting word on whether or not @ochocinco is approved for a work permit in Canada. Could find out w/in 7-10 days

But have no fear because Drizzy is here! No, really. Here's what the man formerly known as Ochocinco had to say in response to La Canfora's tweet: 

@JasonLaCanfora Jason @Drake talked to the authorities in Canada so I'll get that work permit & have some fun once again.

Now, if this is true, what's the likelihood that we're going to hear Drake reference this in his next song. We're going to go with a...hmmm...like...100 percent! 

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[via Bleacher Report]

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