While Chad Johnson legally changed his name proving he is unequivocally a sanctimonious douchebag, his gameday jersey has not.

Although the NFL recognized the name change, the release says “certain issues remain [with the NFL] to be resolved before Ocho Cinco will be permitted to wear his new surname on his jersey.’”

“He will wear the name Johnson on his jersey today and will be referred to as Chad Johnson on the official play-by-play sheet,” the statement said. “Further questions should be directed to the league office.”

Apparently Ocho Cinco’s financial obligations to Reebok that will keep the Ocho Cinco jersey unavailable for some time. Translation: “Reebok needs to first sell all their jerseys in stock before making one for the dork whose legal last name doesn’t even spell out eighty-five”.

Considering he already voiced his support of Barack Obama, maybe the Ocho Cinco name is another way for Chad to support his candidate given that whole teaching of mandatory Spanish to the kids thing.

Chad recorded one catch in Sunday’s loss to the Ravens, by the way. More like UNO. YEA.

[Deadspin]