Bengals wideout Chad Johnson changes name to Ocho Cinco

Bengals wideout Johnson reportedly changes name to Ocho Cinco

CINCINNATI -- Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates.

The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week, according to several media reports. Johnson, who lives in Miami, didn't return a message left on his cell phone Friday night.

"It's something I don't think anyone has ever done before," he told the team's website. "Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? I'm having fun."

Two years ago, Johnson gave himself the moniker -- a reference in Spanish to his No. 85 -- and put it on the back of his uniform before a game. Quarterback Carson Palmer ripped it off before the kickoff. After the season, coach Marvin Lewis -- who dislikes Johnson's attention-getting stunts -- referred to the receiver as "Ocho Psycho."

Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said the Bengals had no comment on the matter.

Johnson has been a concern for the Bengals this season. He unsuccessfully lobbied for a trade in the offseason, threatening to sit out if he didn't get his way. When the Bengals refused, he relented and showed up for minicamp, but complained that his right ankle was bothering him.

He had bone spurs removed from the ankle and was limited at the start of training camp. In the second preseason game, he landed awkwardly and temporarily dislocated his left shoulder. Johnson is wearing a harness and expects to play in the season opener against Baltimore.
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Shouldn't he be in jail or something?
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Ocho Cinco?

I wonder how many Ocho Cinco jerseys will be sold?

Dumbass celebrities these days...
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Todd Jones

Johnson can change his name as much as he wants

He still SUCKS!

But he can outswim Michael Phelps he said. A lot of guys he knows can - the only reason Phelps won is because there was no competition Rolling Eyes

Why doesn't he shut his Censored

mouth until he accomplishes something. He's never won an MVP or anything like that and his team sure has hell hasn't eve accomplished anything.
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chad johnson is good ..ya hes not a randy mos but he is really good... ocho cinco! and ocho cinco means 85 in spanish if anyone didnt know!

well thanks captain obvious
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I thought it meant I suck in Spanish! lol2

That, too! Nod

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My friend is a bit more obvious than others.
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