Chad Johnson
Chad Ocho Cinco (born Chad Johnson) is a Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. He was drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft after playing college football at Oregon State University.
Ocho Cinco had a breakout year in 2003, setting a Bengals record with 1,255 receiving yards. In 2004, he had 95 catches, 1,274 yards, and nine touchdowns. His performances have earned him five straight Pro Bowl selections from 2003 to 2007.1
Fast Facts
- Birth name: Chad Johnson
- Born: January 9, 1978
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 192 lbs
- College: Oregon State University
- NFL debut in 2001
- Has led the AFC in receiving yards for four consecutive seasons
- 5-time Pro Bowler (2003-2007)
- Holds multiple Bengals franchise receiving records
Name Change
News that Chad Johnson had legally changed his last name to Ocho Cinco broke on August 28, 2008. Johnson mentioned his desire to change his name weeks before. Chad gave himself the nickname in October 2006 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Ocho cinco is Spanish for the number 8 and 5, Chad's jersey number.2
Trade Demand
After the 2007 season, Chad Ocho Cinco began making comments to the media about playing for other teams besides the Bengals. In March of 2008, Ocho Cinco said that he wanted to be traded before or soon after the NFL Draft, threatening to sit out for the 2008 season if a trade was not made. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis made it clear that Ocho Cinco would not be traded and that he can either play football or sit on the bench. Ocho Cinco also stated that he would not be attending any of the Bengals preseason workouts or camps.
On April 22, The Washington Redskins proposed a trade for Ocho Cinco in exchange for a first round pick in the 2008 draft and a 2009 pick. The Bengals declined the offer, as they would receive an $8 million dollar salary cap penalty if they were to trade Ocho Cinco. Ocho Cinco's contract with the Bengals runs through 2011.3 Ocho Cinco has since backed off from his demands and has seemingly returned to regular business with the Bengals.
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