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Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:14 pm EDT

Reebok getting 'Ocho Cinco' jerseys ready

By Jason Cole

While the NFL continues to consider what to do about Chad Ocho Cinco, formerly Chad Johnson, two sources said Reebok is quickly making jerseys bearing his new name and the Cincinnati Bengals are getting his new uniform ready for the season opener at Baltimore.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Tuesday, "As far as the name on the jersey, we have not yet addressed it."

The word "yet" would seem to indicate that the league will have some say on Ocho Cinco's new moniker. Ocho Cinco has a long history of butting heads with the league over his touchdown celebrations and other antics. Johnson said recently that he's not even sure how many times he has been fined by the league.

As for the name change, a person close to Ocho Cinco said there is really nothing the league can do about it. The only rule anyone close to Johnson is aware of is that a player must go by his legal name.

Last week, Ocho Cinco officially changed his name from Johnson after filing paperwork with the state of Florida, where he was born.

Aiello said there "are no NFL rules pertaining to a player changing his name … several players have legally changed their names over the years."

In this case, however, Ocho Cinco has changed his name for the sake of marketing and entertainment, not because of something more common such as the adoption of a different religion or the recognition of family.

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  1. Remain A
    1. Posted by Remain A Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:52 pm EDT

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    Do whatcha do Chad Johnson. But, you have officially entered the realm of "it's all about me."
  2. bigrich8
    2. Posted by bigrich8 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    i ain't mad at chad at all. do yo thizzle my nizzle!
  3. Steve
    3. Posted by Steve Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:28 pm EDT

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    That is freakin awesome
  4. pontiac61231
    4. Posted by pontiac61231 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT

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    The guy is an idiot......I wish they would kick his #%$@ out of the league.
  5. Justin F
    5. Posted by Justin F Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:34 pm EDT

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    screw him, whatever his name is, the bengals still suck
  6. Misha U
    6. Posted by Misha U Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:06 pm EDT

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    hes a g man lol ocho cinco ftw
  7. pontiac61231
    7. Posted by pontiac61231 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT

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    WOW..... look at me with my fake gold teeth, stupid name and my bad attitude. Trade me Trade me so i can go somewhere else and be an idiot.
  8. Q
    8. Posted by Q Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    hate it or love it, its done... now can we stop hearing about this and brett favre?
  9. hut1
    9. Posted by hut1 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    It has long been speculated in the NFL that Chad is an entertainer. His recent name change simply proves that he is...an entertainer. Sadly what the Bengals need is an athlete. Please let me know when that professional shows up!
  10. scalleywag81
    10. Posted by scalleywag81 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:06 pm EDT

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    the bengals should trade him to a team where 85 is retired. then he'll just look like the jackass he is
  11. Jared
    11. Posted by Jared Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:28 pm EDT

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    I think its freaking hillarious! I mean come on, who doesn't love a metaphoricall "bird" flying in the face of Roger Godell and the NFL? I mean come on, its his name, let him do what he wants with it. I unfortantly though am not a Bengals Fan, if you don't count my thanks for them cutting Rudi Johnson so the Lions got to pick him up! It his funny to me that Rudy is going from a town with one "Johnson" to another (Calvin Johnson), oh wait.. I mean one Ocho Cinco (formerly Johnson) to a real Johnson!
    Nobody has a Johnson on the Bengals squad now, how dissapointing.
    hahaha
  12. aaron e
    12. Posted by aaron e Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:57 pm EDT

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    I wish the guy would just be quiet and play football. Use that energy in staying healthy and trying to be the best WR that he can. Some of his stuff was funny at first but i am sick of hearing about him.
  13. Steve and Holly
    13. Posted by Steve and Holly Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    the guy leads the league in receiving yards year after year. he plays hurt. you beer-drinkin' internet-lovin' duds seem awfully silly making fun of this world-class athelete (and entertainer). just shut up and enjoy the guy rack up yardage...
  14. Jason
    14. Posted by Jason Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    he can call himself Tinkerbell McDroolypants for for all I care, just so long as he goes for another 1400 yards this year. GO BENGALS!!!!
  15. im the best
    15. Posted by im the best Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:39 pm EDT

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    hes the man
  16. Igrill88
    16. Posted by Igrill88 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    i love the smell of insanity in the morning...
    good work ocho.
  17. frank
    17. Posted by frank Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:02 pm EDT

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    now people no need to hate chad is a beast he can do whatever he wants.....
  18. Peter W
    18. Posted by Peter W Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:04 pm EDT

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    like they say....you can take a bro out of da ghetto, but ya cant take ghetto out of da bro.....what a sorry excuse for young kids
  19. chris
    19. Posted by chris Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    It just sucks because the bengals havent had any star players in a long time, but the one we do get is a drama queen..Love him as a player hate him as an entertainer..
  20. Fidd's
    20. Posted by Fidd's Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:31 pm EDT

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    People call him selfish, call him all sorts of names. Tell me the last time he had some BS injury and sat out? no the guy goes out and produces year in and year out. I may not always agree with the guy or his antics but he plays the game and he plays it at a level that few can match yet alone exceed.
  21. frank
    21. Posted by frank Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:02 pm EDT

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    trade him too a team that has #85 retired??? like who detroit. wow one out of how many.... pontiac61231 why you gotta hate? wife in love with him?
  22. Greg M
    22. Posted by Greg M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    Rock on #85! screw the establishment! give me some yards!
  23. Z
    23. Posted by Z Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:01 pm EDT

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    i'm a bengals fan, and have been for my whole life, but this is ridiculous. chad ocho cinco needs to shut his mouth, learn it isn't about him, and start to play for his team. his team has shown it's not willing to put up with his crap, it needs to continue. i'd like to see our team start to get its image put together. please, mike brown, do something. if not, please, roger goodell, do something... please...
    and chad, just remember, if you end up at another team, ocho tres doesn't sound nearly as cool.
  24. darrell k
    24. Posted by darrell k Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:36 pm EDT

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    the bengals should just retire the number 85 and see how he likes his name then.
  25. Mark
    25. Posted by Mark Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:23 pm EDT

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    What an arrogant, narcissistic, egomaniacal piece of hoodrat trash!

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