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Also popular as Chad Ochocinco, Chad Javon Johnson is a professional American football player who plays for the National Football League as a wide receiver. Currently a free agent, Johnson last played for NFL's New England Patriots.

In April 2011, he was named by CNBC as the #1 on its list of Most Influential Athletes In Social Media. Johnson was named to three All-Pro teams and an NFL Pro Bowler for six times.

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Chad Johnson was born on January 9, 1978, in Miami, Florida. After attending Miami Beach Senior High School he went to Oregon State University where he played collegiately. In 2001, he was selected as a second-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals where he played from 2001 through 2010. Chad Johnson was previously married to Evelyn Lozada. He has four children named Cha'iel, Jicyra, Chade and Chad Johnson II.

As part of a trade, Chad Ochocinco Johnson was acquired by the New England Patriots on July 28, 2011. Both parties agreed to a three-year $6.35 million contract. However, on June 12, 2012, he was released by the Patriots. Chad Ochocinco Johnson is currently retired from American football.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2013

Asset

Current value of Chad Ochocinco Johnson's assets

$4,700,000

2013

Salary

Base salary with the New England Patriots for the year 2013

$1,580,000

2012

Salary

Base salary with the New England Patriots for the year 2012

$1,580,000

2011

Salary

Base salary with the New England Patriots for the year 2011

$1,000,000

2011

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the New England Patriots

$1,580,000

2011

Contract

A three-year contract with the New England Patriots

$11,950,000

2010

Salary

Base salary with the Cincinnati Bengals for the year 2010

$5,000,000

2009

Salary

Base salary with the Cincinnati Bengals for the year 2009

$4,500,000

2008

Salary

Base salary with the Cincinnati Bengals for the year 2008

$3,000,000

2007

Salary

Base salary with the Cincinnati Bengals for the year 2007

$2,500,000

2006

Salary

Base salary with the Cincinnati Bengals for the year 2006

$2,750,000

2006

Contract

A six-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals

$35,350,000

2005

Salary

Base salary with the Cincinnati Bengals for the year 2005

$1,000

2004

Salary

Base salary with the Cincinnati Bengals for the year 2004

$526,750

2003

Salary

Base salary with the Cincinnati Bengals for the year 2003

$426,500

2003

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Cincinnati Bengals

$7,000,000

2003

Contract

A five-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals

$27,100,000

2002

Salary

Base salary with the Cincinnati Bengals for the year 2002

$351,250

2001

Salary

Base salary with the Cincinnati Bengals for the year 2001

$301,000

2001

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Cincinnatti Bengals

$1,440,000

2001

Contract

A four-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals

$3,090,000