Contrite Chad Johnson released from Fla. jail
A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week, and his immediate release from jail was ordered.
Broward County Circuit Judge Kathleen McHugh accepted Johnson’s apology and cut his 30-day jail term for a probation violation to the seven days he has already served since the rear-swatting incident. Johnson, a flamboyant wide receiver formerly known as Chad Ochocinco, said in court that he’d had time to think about why his flippant attitude was wrong especially in a domestic violence case.
“I just wanted to apologize for disrespecting the court last time,” said Johnson, wearing a tan jail jumpsuit with his hands shackled at the waist. “I apologize. I did have time to reflect on the mistakes I made in this courtroom.”
The Cincinnati Bengals will star in the training camp documentary show “Hard Knocks” for the second time in five NFL seasons.
HBO announced Monday that the Bengals would be featured in the popular series, which premieres Aug. 6. Cincinnati last appeared on it in 2009. The Miami Dolphins were last season’s team.
The Bengals no longer have receiver Chad Johnson then Ochocinco as a TV attraction. Cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was recently charged with assault, the latest in his string of legal troubles.
Chuck Pagano spent most of last season finding new ways to coach football.
During his ordeal of chemotherapy treatments for leukemia, he watched games from his bed with his wife, communicated with players and assistants by phone and text messages and scoured game film on his home computer. The Colts responded with one of the greatest turnarounds in league history and an improbable run to the playoffs.
Monday, the Professional Football Writers Association selected Indianapolis’ inspirational coach as its George Halas Award winner for overcoming adversity.
Former Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli is joining NBC’s Sunday night studio show. The network said Monday Pioli will appear on “Football Night in America,” along with “Pro Football Talk” on NBC Sports Network.
Pioli left the Chiefs in January after four mostly unsuccessful seasons. He previously led the New England Patriots’ player personnel department, helping the team win three Super Bowls.