Montreal Alouettes sign Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson to two-year contract

In this photo New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) runs a pass route during an organized team activity at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., May 31, 2012, (AP / Stephan Savoia)

MONTREAL -- Former NFL star Chad Johnson is heading to the Canadian Football League.

The 36-year-old receiver has signed a two-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes.

Johnson attended the Alouettes' mini-camp this week in Florida.

The former Pro Bowler last appeared in an NFL game during the 2011 season with New England.

Johnson -- who once changed his last name to Ochocinco -- is 30th on the NFL's all-time receiving list with 11,059 yards.