Chad Ochocinco Traded to the New England Patriots

The New England Patriots aren’t being bashful. Earlier today, the Patriots traded for Albert Haynesworth. Now, in breaking news, the Patriots have acquired Chad Ochocinco in a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals. The trade became official after Chad Ochocinco agreed to rework his contract number.

According to reports, the Bengals will receive a pair of draft picks in return for their most most talked about player. The exact rounds of the draft picks aren’t known as of yet.

The Patriots needed a Randy Moss replacement to take pressure off of Tom Brady and Wes Welker. Chad Ochocinco should fit the bill. The 33-year-old struggled last season (831 receiving yards and four touchdowns) but he has a long history of production. In his ten seasons in the NFL, Chad Ochocinco has at least 1,000 yards in seven seasons and at least seven touchdowns in six seasons.

For fantasy football purposes, Chad Ochocinco’s stock just went through the roof. Playing with Tom Brady greatly improves his fantasy football outlook.

Chad Ochocinco - New England Patriots (Image: TSN.ca)