Chad Johnson says he's one of the reasons the NFL announced a looser policy on celebrations this week.

Johnson, a guest on the "B-More Opinionated!" podcast this week, said Roger Goodell sought his advice before the league's rule-change announcement.

"I knew the rule change was coming; I had talked to Roger a couple of times at length, maybe two or three times before the rule change came out," Johnson said. "He asked my advice on what he could do to be able to loosen the reins on the celebration rule but, at the same time, maintain the respect of the game.

"I said there's a fine line and you have to find a way to find the balance and be able to let the players have fun and be themselves without losing the integrity of the game as well."