In terms of recent NFL lore, few could match the “demands” of being a diva wide receiver quite like Chad Johnson. The former Cincinnati Bengal was renowned for the elaborate and extended ways he drew attention to himself, especially with his touchdown celebrations.
It now appears Johnson will take up on a promise to help current Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase become a diva receiver in his own right. On Thursday, Chase professed that he would grab a TV camera to celebrate a touchdown and pay homage to Johnson so long as Johnson agreed to pay the expected fine after the fact. Note: The NFL does not frown upon general team celebrations of scores, only elaborate individual celebrations.
It’s the latest move from Chase, a perennial All-Pro playmaker, showing he’s more than fine putting more attention on himself:
Ja’Marr Chase has a message for @ochocinco
Ja’Marr Chase says he will grab a TV camera after a touchdown like Ochocinco did if Chad agrees to pick up the fine pic.twitter.com/a4wmfXmShq
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) November 2, 2023
Johnson wasted almost no time responding directly to Chase’s proclamation, stating he would foot the expensive bill of Chase’s upcoming stunt.
Say less I’ll pay the fine @Real10jayy__ https://t.co/KZiZBZBiWD
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) November 2, 2023
Now that, my friends, is quite a promise to make. I have no doubt Johnson will hold up his end of the bargain. That means you should stay tuned for the next time Chase hits paydirt for Cincinnati, which could potentially happen this Sunday night against the rival Buffalo Bills.
It should be a wild time.
This was how Twitter reacted
I need this to happen 😂 https://t.co/iTnMQRfuOA
— Tyler Meinerding (@TylerMeinerding) November 2, 2023
Okay so anytime touchdown this week anything else?? https://t.co/JQOoL8BQkA
— T (@ThoedBoyT) November 2, 2023
Betting the whole house for a Chase ATD this weekend https://t.co/RqZwyOZn4i
— Vic (@oStingrays) November 2, 2023
Smash the over on a Chase TD https://t.co/WL3Tp4qvqI
— T (@YourAverageJet) November 2, 2023
It’s a tax write off for ocho 😎
— The Bengal Boys (@thebengalboys) November 2, 2023
🐐🐐🐐🐐
— Nati Sports (@Nati_Sports) November 2, 2023
Ocho and now Uno….must see TV.
Make Football Fun Again!
— Lorenzo Sorice (@lorenzosorice) November 2, 2023
Chad 50 years old and been out of the NFL for a hot minute and still paying NFL fines. Some things never change.😂🤣
— Dakota Leierer (@dleierer) November 2, 2023
👀 let’s goooooo tapped in this weekend for sure 😂
— Scooda (@itsyaboyscooda) November 2, 2023
