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Chad Johnson reaches out to Miami Dolphins after latest receiver opt-outs

DAVIE, FL - AUGUST 1: Wide receiver Chad Johnson #85 of the Miami Dolphins practices during training camp at the Miami Dolphins training facility on August 1, 2012 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Ron Elkman/Sports Imagery/Getty Images)

With the Miami Dolphins losing two key wide receivers this week due to opt-out decisions, one former veteran has reached out to offer them a lifeline.

Miami Dolphins fans will remember the 2012 pre-season extremely well, thanks in large part to the team being the focus of HBO’s Hard Knocks series.

That summer saw the emergence of Ryan Tannehill as the Dolphins’ quarterback of the future, the fairly surprising trade of Vontae Davis to the Indianapolis Colts, and the efforts of Chad Johnson (previously Ochocinco) to remain in the NFL with the team.