Keyshawn Johnson is taking an NFL agent to court for almost seven-figures in damages.
On Wednesday, TMZ reported that Johnson, a co-host of FS1’s Speak, is suing NFL agent Chris Ellison for nearly $1 million over alleged unpaid finder’s fees. Per the report, Johnson and Ellison made an agreement about a decade ago that would see Johnson earn one-third of Ellison’s 3% commission for players the former NFL star referred to the agent.
In total, Johnson is claiming Ellison has withheld $962,335 that he is rightfully owed. Ellison is denying the allegations, according to TMZ Sports.
Keyshawn Johnson Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against NFL Agent Over Finder’s Fees | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/3GcUHO5aGX
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) May 28, 2025
In the suit, Johnson alleges that Ellison has not paid finder’s fees for four NFL players that were funneled to him: San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes, and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
Keyshawn Johnson has served as a co-host of Speak alongside former NBA star Paul Pierce and host Joy Taylor since joining FS1 in 2023. Prior to joining Fox Sports, Johnson spent over a decade immediately post-retirement on ESPN, where he served as an NFL analyst across the network’s studio programming including Sunday NFL Countdown.
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