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Chad Johnson - aka Ochocinco - says he's trying out to be XFL kicker

Former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson - aka Ochocinco - tweeted Tuesday that he'll try out next Monday in Houston to be a kicker in the XFL.

The opportunity to kick in the XFL has presented itself, i must tryout Monday in Houston, I’m excited as hell & I’m sure all will go well ud83dude4fud83cudfff

— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 14, 2020

Johnson, who turned 42 last week, converted an extra point and kicked off for the Bengals during the 2009 NFL preseason. He tweeted that he hopes XFL success might lead to a spot on an NFL roster.