Ocho Cinco

It's official. The Cincinnati Bengals no longer have a player on their roster named Chad Johnson. After an off-season full of distraction, the Bengals have finally removed Johnson from their roster. Unhappy with his contract, Johnson demanded a trade and threatened to sit out regular season games.

I'll take this opportunity to break another story from within the same team. The Bengals have a new No. 1 wide receiver in their clubhouse. His name you ask? Chad Ocho Cinco. Johnson officially changed his name from Chad Johnson to Chad Ocho Cinco. His new surname will appear on his jersey during games, as seen above.

Never has the NFL seen a character quite like Chad. They've fined him for his over-the-top celebrations after touchdowns. The "No Fun League" as Chad likes to refer to it has made several attempts to suppress the joy with which Chad plays. To sidestep their rigidness, Chad will now be officially referred to by announcers, in the media guide, and on his paycheck as Chad Ocho Cinco.

I love players expressing their individuality and think the precedent and defiance Ocho Cinco is showing is really going to stir the pot. The NFL kicks off its season tonight and with so many question marks in the league, anything is possible.