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Chad Whatever Is Going Back to Johnson (Yawn)

Found February 10, 2012 on Uncoached: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Chad Ochocinco
TEAMS: New England Patriots

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Perhaps aware he’s likely reached a stage in his NFL career when he’ll no longer be able to choose his uniform number, Chad Ochocinco is reportedly ready to once again be known as Chad Johnson. According to TMZ.com, Ochocinco is changing back to his birth name in time for his wedding this summer — “because [...]
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