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Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years

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Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson told Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay show that he lived at the Bengals’ stadium when he first entered the league to save money.

After signing his first contract as a rookie for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001, you might have forgiven Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson for thinking he'd made it.

But while other NFL newcomers splashed out on big houses and fast cars, the wide receiver was more focused on living frugally and developing his game.