Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson appears to be lobbying for Shannon Sharpe’s seat on “First Take” after the Pro Football Hall of Famer was fired Wednesday by ESPN just days after settling a bombshell $50 million lawsuit in which a Jane Doe accused him of rape.

With ESPN parting ways with Shannon Sharpe, speculation has started about whether they would pursue Chad Johnson as a replacement.

Shannon Sharpe's departure from ESPN's First Take, following a lawsuit settlement, has opened the door for Chad Johnson, who has expressed interest in