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Watch: Eagles' Jalen Hurts has awkward exchange with Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson

Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson hasn’t played in the NFL since 2011, but he should’ve been flagged for offensive holding before Sunday’s Eagles game.

As Jalen Hurts exited the locker room to lead the 5-1 Eagles against the 5-1 Dolphins, an awestruck fan screamed his name while reaching over a barricade to grab onto Philadelphia’s franchise quarterback.

Understandably, Hurts did his best to keep it moving and only at the last minute did he realize that the touchy-feely fan was actually Johnson, the Cincinnati Bengals' all-time leading receiver.

Honestly, Johnson should really know better. As a former wide receiver with 11 years of NFL experience, he surely knows what it’s like to have fans clutching and grabbing at him while he’s trying to prepare for a game. 

To his credit, Hurts didn’t seem too upset as he slapped Johnson on the rear towards the end of their exchange. After all, he had bigger fish to fry with Miami in town.

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