Chad Johnson

Chad Johnson, born Chad Javon Johnson on January 9, 1978, is an American former professional football player. He gained fame as a wide receiver during his 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), playing for the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots. Johnson played college football for Santa Monica College and Oregon State University before being drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played for the Bengals for 10 seasons and was traded to the Patriots in 2011, where he played in Super Bowl XLVI. Johnson also had brief stints with the Miami Dolphins and the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).