NFL Preseason Update: Dolphins Cut WR Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson

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Just two days after its disappointing 20-7 loss against the Tampa bay Buccaneers in the first game of the preseason, the Miami Dolphins announced this Monday that longtime NFL Wide Receiver and six time Pro Bowl player Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson had been terminated by the team after he was arrested in a domestic battery case involving his wife.

According to the arrest report from the Davie Police Department , Johnson was released from jail on $2,500 bond earlier Sunday after his wife accused him of head-butting her during an argument in front of their home. Johnson was charged with simple domestic battery, a misdemeanor. Hours later, he was cut by his new team.

Problems between Johnson and Coach Joe Philbin arose days before the domestic violence incident.  Last week, Dolphins Coach Joe Philbin said Johnson's roster spot could be in jeopardy after the receiver's profanity-laced interview session with reporters.

The 34-year-old and three time All Pro player had been battling for a spot on the team after a disappointing season with the New England Patriots in 2011. Johnson was released by New England after totaling 15 receptions last season, and signed with the Miami Dolphins on June 11^th, 2012. While he didn’t play any official games wearing the Fins jersey; Johnson played for just a few minutes on the preseason game, dropping the only pass thrown his way Friday night’s opener.

Drafted in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft, Johnson played his first 10 NFL seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he caught 751 passes for 10,783 yards and 66 touchdowns.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins are tuning the final details before entering the 2012-13 Season. After a highly disappointing game vs. the Buccaneers on Friday night, Miami is preparing to visit the Houston Texans on September 9th for the first game of the regular season. Currently, Miami is listed at +7 to for the season opener vs. the Houston Texans, and at +5000 to win Super Bowl XLVII.

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