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Chad Johnson wants his money back after NFL relaxes rule on custom cleats

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CINCINNATI -- With the NFL preparing to relax its stance on custom cleats, former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson has a request.

Can he get his money back?

"Now they can wear customized cleats, can I get my fine money back from 2001-2012," Johnson tweeted on Tuesday.

Now they can wear customized cleats, can I get my fine money back from 2001-2012 pic.twitter.com/9fqkr28d9l

According to a league memo obtained by ESPN, the league is preparing to allow greater flexibility for cleats warn during the game.