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Retired NFL wide receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson is grieving the loss of his former Cincinnati Bengals teammate, Rudi Johnson.

Johnson died Tuesday in South Florida at age 45.

During a recent episode of "Nightcap," a podcast co-hosted by Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, Johnson reflected on the "great memories" he shared with the late running back.

"I just lost my dawg yesterday, Rudi Johnson," the former Bengals star revealed. "Obviously, the great memories we had playing in Cincinnati and all that good stuff."

Ochocinco and Johnson were both members of the 2001 NFL Draft class. Ochocinco was selected in the second round, while Johnson landed in the fourth round after earning Southeastern Conference Offens

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