Former Jets running back Chris Johnson is accused of funding two murder-for-hire shootings in 2016, according to TMZ.

Johnson has yet to be charged for the crimes and “adamantly denies" the allegations, per TMZ.

The former NFL playmaker is linked to two deadly shootings in Florida. The two victims, who were killed in separate incidents, were tied to a 2015 shooting in Orlando, Fla. that involved Johnson and a friend. Johnson was shot in the shoulder and survived but his friend was killed.

Per TMZ, court documents say that the 2015 shooting was believed to be a gang-related murder attempt on Johnson.

Citing court documents, TMZ reports that an informant told law enforcement that Johnson helped fund the “day-to-day” operations of a Florida gang member named Dominic Bolden. He’s accused of being the shooter in both 2016 murders, in an apparent attempt to avenge Johnson’s shooting the year prior.

TMZ reached out to Johnson and one of his representatives told the outlet that “there’s no validity to any of these accusations.”

Johnson entered the NFL in 2008 as a first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans. He earned the nickname “CJ2K” after rushing for 2,006 yards in 2009.

Johnson played 10 seasons in the NFL and retired after the 2017 season. He rushed for 9,651 yards and 55 touchdowns while playing for the Titans, Jets and Cardinals. He lasted just one season with the Jets, playing in 16 games (six starts) and rushing for 663 yards and a touchdown.

Johnson earned a first-team All-Pro selection in 2009. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection as well.

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