John Clayton of ESPN has confirmed a 12 CBS Cincinnati report that Chad Ochocinco has been traded to the New England Patriots.
Cincinnati will receive two late round draft picks, one in 2012 and one in 2013 for the services of the 33-year old receiver. As part of the deal, Chad Ochocinco accepted a restructured 3-year contract. New England has been thought to be the leaders for Ocho and now he will be paired with Wes Welker in Foxborough.
Ochocinco has lost a step and there’s no questioning that but he is still solid enough to put up solid numbers in the New England offense and with Tom Brady throwing passes. He finished 2010 with 67 catches for 831 yards and 4 TD’s over the course of 14 games.
New England and Bill Belichick are hoping to catch the last of the lightning in the bottle with today’s acquisitions of Albert Haynesworth and Chad Ochocinco.