Chad Johnson Officially Changes His Last Name To Chad Ocho Cinco

If the Cincinnati Bengals' offseason couldn't get any more strange, Pro
Bowl receiver Chad Johnson may have added a new chapter just before the
regular season.

According to Miami radio station 790 The Ticket, which is in Johnson's
hometown, the receiver has legally changed his last name to "Ocho
Cinco." Johnson's -- sorry -- Ocho Cinco's reported name change has
been rumored in NFL circles for weeks, and according to the station
today, it's official.

Johnson forewarned the public that a major surprise was coming during a
recent interview with Chris McKendry on ESPN's SportsCenter.

"A lot of people look at Chad Johnson and say he's crazy and he does a
lot of stuff, but I don't think people really understand how smart I
really am," Johnson said. "So come Sept. 7, I believe when we play the
Baltimore Ravens, I think that's the game, there's a surprise for
everybody -- for everybody. When I say something, it is what it is,
just enjoy it. Because it's going to last 16 weeks, plus some more."

Could this be it? If the report is correct he should be able to wear
his nickname on the back of his jersey without penalty, which he's
wanted to do for quite some time.

The media also would have to refer to him as Chad Ocho Cinco from this point on.