The Argos' newest signing went viral for his absolutely legendary nickname

CFL Free Agency opened on Tuesday afternoon and since then, a lot of big names have been signed to deals. No name has gotten more attention on social media, though, than the defensive tackle the Toronto Argonauts signed on Wednesday.

Now, before you go purchase your Poop Johnson jersey, it's important to note that it's not his actual name, but rather a nickname he earned in college.

"I guess it's because I poop so much. I poop like five times a day so it's hard to keep weight when you have so much going out." - Poop Johnson pic.twitter.com/ViyDANlQEE — Sam Cooper (@SamDCooper) February 13, 2019

Cory is his real first name, but everyone calls him Poop and as per an article from 2018 by the Regina Leader Post, he's embraced the nickname.

“I told them it was because I pooped a lot of stuff,” Johnson said in advance of Sunday’s West Division semi-final against the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers. “It blew up from there. I just can’t rid of it so I’ve embraced it.”



It looks like the internet and his new team have embraced the nickname, too.

(H/T: CFL)