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Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson has earned nearly $50 million in his NFL career.<\/p>\n

The former Cincinnati Bengal regularly bought fake jewelry and skipped commercials to save money while in the NFL.<\/p>\n

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Chad Ochocinco of the Cincinnati Bengals sits on the bench during a game against the New York Jets at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, November 25, 2010.
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“Flying private? I’m not flying private,” he said on Shannon Sharp’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast. Enough, as long as you go from point A to point B. You don’t need private.”<\/p>\n

Ochocinco was widely regarded as one of the best receivers in the game when he was playing. His masterful play combined with his antics made him a household name.<\/p>\n

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So he didn’t get hung up on over-buying.<\/p>\n

“If you can get to a point in your career where your name is bigger than anything you can buy, then you’re worth it,” Johnson said.<\/p>\n

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Chad Ochocinco of the Cincinnati Bengals during a game against the Carolina Panthers on September 26, 2010 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina
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“When I was playing, I never bought the real thing. Never. What was the point? I went to Claire’s house. For what? I What are you doing it for? Other women who really do their homework googled how much you already earn. are you going to buy a watch?<\/p>\n

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“Everybody gets stuck in an image and has a certain way of looking at it and getting rich. That’s me. It’s pointless,” he added. Do you know how difficult it is?”<\/p>\n

Overall, he estimates he saved 83% of his income through frugal spending.<\/p>\n

Johnson is well known for giving four-figure tips for quick meals at drive-in food joints.<\/p>\n

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Chad Johnson discusses Warriors of Liberty City with Build Series at Build Studios in New York City on September 4, 2018.
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Johnson caught 766 passes for 11,059 yards and scored 67 touchdowns during his career with Cynthie and the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n

He made six Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams (both First Teams).<\/p>\n

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