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October 27, 2009
Pro Football Talk reports that Chad Ochocinco is on pace for over 1,300 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns this season after posting just 540 and four, respectively, a year ago.

October 25, 2009
Chad Ochocinco has his best game of the year against Chicago on Sunday, catching 10 balls for 118 yards and two touchdowns.

October 23, 2009
Chad Ochocinco sat out Bengals practice on Friday with a "tight" hip, according to the team.

October 21, 2009
Chad Ochocinco tweeted that he has been dealt a $10,000 fine for wearing a black chin-strap in Week 6.

October 18, 2009
Chad Ochocinco reeled in five receptions for 103 yards in the Week 6 loss to Houston.

October 11, 2009
Chad Ochocinco caught seven passes for 94 yards in the Week 5 win over the Ravens.

October 7, 2009
Chad Ochocinco has been talking a considerable amount of trash about the Ravens this week in anticipation of the two teams' meeting this weekend, according to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times. Among other things, he has said he's going to hit Ray Lewis in the mouth, and referred to cornerback Domonique Foxworth as "Vivica A. Foxworth."

October 4, 2009
Chad Ochocinco only caught three passes for 24 yards, but he scored two times in the Week 4 victory over Cleveland.

September 20, 2009
Chad Ochocinco caught four passes for 91 yards and a score in the Week 2 upset of the Green Bay Packers.

September 16, 2009
Chad Ochocinco is planning to make a "Lambeau Leap" when the Bengals battle the Packers on their home turf this weekend, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. He said, "I am looking forward to the Lambeau Leap like I did with the Dawg Pound (in Cleveland). To those fans in Wisconsin please this is in no way disrespect. I is something all 31 teams have to deal with, so do you."

September 13, 2009
Chad Ochocinco caught five passes for 89 yards in the season opener against the Broncos.

August 29, 2009
Chad Ochocinco tweeted that he has been dealt a $5,000 fine by the NFL for wearing an orange chin strap during Thursday's game against the Rams. He said, "I got a damn fine already, it's the damn preseason, this is some BS!!!!"

August 23, 2009
The league has said its coming policy regarding players' use of Twitter will not be "anything dramatic," according to Pro Football Talk.

August 20, 2009
Chad Ochocinco looked good in Thursday's 7-6 preseason win at New England, as he hauled in three passes for 69 yards, with a long of 35. He also kicked an extra point.

August 14, 2009
Chad Ochocinco looked good in Friday's 17-7 preseason loss at New Orleans, as he caught two passes for 73 yards, with a long of 55.

July 15, 2009
Chad Ochocinco stated that he intends to tweet during games despite the NFL rule that forbids him to do so, according to ShutdownCorner.com. He said, "There is a lot of things they do not want me to do. I do it anyway. They know that. I do not know why they even fussing about it. ... When I say I am going to do something, I am going to do it, regardless of what they say."

June 15, 2009
Chad Ochocinco intends to stay with Carson Palmer and his family in July to make up for lost time while he was away from the team in the offseason, according to the Associated Press. OchoCinco said, "We do argue all the time like a married couple. I think that is why we have been so successful together, because we have that type of relationship we can get on one another. For the time that I missed with Carson throughout the offseason, I am going to make it up in July."

June 11, 2009
Bengals.com reports that Chad Ochocinco has physically impressed his teammates and coaches with his strength in speed after two days of OTAs. However, he admitted to not being comfortable running with the first team just yet. As a result, he has been working out with the second unit.

June 9, 2009
The Cincinnati Inquirer reports that receiver Chad Ochocinco has reported to Bengals OTAs a week earlier than expected.

June 8, 2009
Chad Ochocinco indicated that he spoke with quarterback Carson Palmer for 45 minutes on the phone today, according to the Bengals' official team website. The eccentric receiver said, "We are good. We are like Brokeback Mountain."

June 8, 2009
Chad Ochocinco had quite a confession to the NFL Network Friday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. "I'm not even going to lie to you, I'm going to say it. Last year, the offseason, I didn't lift one weight, I didn't run one route, I didn't exercise. I didn't do nothing because my focus was on getting out of a situation I didn't want to be in. I'm not going to lie," Ochocinco said.

May 30, 2009
Quarterback Carson Palmer stated that he wants Chad Ochocinco after previously commenting that the Bengals are not counting on him, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Palmer said, "He is a damn good receiver - that is obvious, everybody knows that. I never once said anything about not wanting him here and not needing him. We would love to have him when he comes here, but he is not here right now."

May 21, 2009
Quarterback Carson Palmer hinted that Chad Ochocinco could be benched, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Palmer said, "We signed Laveranues Coles from New York and he has been a pleasant surprise, everything we have expected and more. We have got some up-and-comers, some guys that people do not know about (Jerome Simpson and Andre Caldwell). So it is definitely a new look for the Bengals receiver corps but I could not be happier with the guys we have got. T.J. is gone and Chad is pretty much gone, he has not been here, so we have got guys that want those two starting spots."

May 13, 2009
ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that the Cincinnati Bengals have issued a press release that "an announcement regarding a major development" for the upcoming season is coming on Thursday. No word yet as to what the development is.

May 11, 2009
Agent Drew Rosenhaus indicated that client Chad Johnson has been working very hard in the offseason and is in great physical shape, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Rosenhaus added that he is also very motivated.

April 23, 2009
Bob Holtzman of ESPN indicated that the Bengals are listening to offers for Chad Johnson, but are not likely to trade him.

April 21, 2009
Bengals' head coach Marvin Lewis noted that Chad Johnson will not be traded, according to their official team website.

April 20, 2009
T.J. Houshmandzadeh commented that Chad Johnson would like to leave Cincinnati, according to Sports Illustrated. Houshmandzadeh said, "Chad Johnson called me today. Crying. He wonders why everyone can get traded but him."

April 8, 2009
Michael Smith of ESPN said on NFL Live that he is hearing that the Eagles are interested in acquiring Chad Johnson from the Bengals. Smith said, "I am hearing there is interest in Chad Johnson. Now there has been some back and forth as to whether or not he is officially on the market. I think everybody in Cincinnati has signed off on moving Chad Johnson except for owner Mike Brown. The Eagles could be in the picture. They have two first-round picks. They need a receiver."

April 6, 2009
The Cincinnati Enquirer shot down the rumor that the Bengals were going to deal Chad Johnson to the Raiders in exchange for running back Michael Bush.

March 30, 2009
Chad Johnson wasn't with his Bengals teammates at the start of the club's offseason program, according to ESPN. "I'm not worried about him; I'm worried about the guys we have here," QB Carson Palmer said. "The guys that want to be here and want to work now are the guys who are in the locker room right now and are here today."

March 29, 2009
It is uncertain whether wide receiver Chad Johnson will be present at the Bengals' first offseason conditioning session on Monday, according to the Cincinnati Inquirer. "I plan on everyone to be here until I hear that they're not," head coach Marvin Lewis said. "Now, there are some guys in weddings or classes who won't be here the first week but will the second, and vice versa. We should be at 90 percent or better in terms of attendance."

March 24, 2009
The Bengals are uncertain if Chad Johnson will attend their off-season program next week, according to ESPN.

March 20, 2009
Coach Marvin Lewis expects Chad Johnson to be a member of the Bengals this season, according to their official team website. Lewis said, "Chad has been taking care of Chad, which is a good thing. Chad is disappointed with his season a year ago and there are a lot of reasons that led to that. He wants to do everything in his power to rectify it."

February 12, 2009
Agent Drew Rosenhaus indicated that Chad Johnson is available for a trade, according to ESPN. Rosenhaus sent an email to every NFL club.

January 25, 2009
There is a rumor circulating that the Giants are interested in Chad Johnson, according to Pro Football Weekly.

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