Former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson - aka Ochocinco - explained to CBS Sports' Chris Hassel that he supports current WR Tee Higgins' decision to change his jersey number after the 2022 season to No. 5 from No. 85, which Johnson wore throughout his 11-season NFL career.
"I mean, it's cool. I like it," Johnson said. "I like it. Obviously, wanting to have his own identity and create his own identity with the Bengals is a good thing. It's a good thing. Obviously, wearing the (No.) 85 - some of the stuff I've done throughout the years - you will always be compared to or associated with, you know, with myself.