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Keyshawn Johnson Sues Agent for $1 Million in Fees

5/30/2025

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Keyshawn Johnson, the former NFL star, has filed a lawsuit against agent Chris Ellison in Los Angeles, seeking nearly $1 million in unpaid finder’s fees. Johnson asserts he is entitled to a third of Ellison's commissions for bringing in four NFL players. In response, Ellison refutes the claims and questions whether there were undisclosed deals with the players.

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Keyshawn Johnson, the former NFL star, has filed a lawsuit against agent Chris Ellison in Los Angeles, seeking nearly $1 million in unpaid finder’s fees. Johnson asserts he is entitled to a third of Ellison's commissions for bringing in four NFL players. In response, Ellison refutes the claims and questions whether there were undisclosed deals with the players.