CINCINNATI -- Chad Ocho Cinco will keep his dual identity for the rest of the season.
The
Cincinnati Bengals receiver formerly known as
Chad Johnson said Thursday he'll wear his old name on the back of his uniform for the rest of the season. It would have cost him a lot of money to make the switch for this year.
"We've just left it alone," he said, in an interview. "I'll just wait and do it next year."
The Pro Bowl receiver legally changed his name to Ocho Cinco last August, shortly before the start of the season. Reebok, which produces NFL jerseys for sale to fans, had a large inventory of jerseys with his old name ready for sale.
The league respected the receiver's name change but said he couldn't wear "Ocho Cinco" on the back of his jersey until he compensated Reebok for the old jerseys that would now be a tough sell.
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10-23-2008, 08:01 PM
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