This is just another instance where the NFL is over stepping its boundaries and is simply trying to be "Massa" and control its players. People can have their opinions on whether they agree or disagree with Ocho Cinco's name change, but the fact of the matter is that he has legally changed his name and his new last name is "OCHO CINCO", like it or not.

The fact that the NFL is not recognizing a legal name change just lets you know that they are all about control.

If a player changes his name for religious or other reasons, the league would have no problem and they are now being hypocrites.

Back in 2006, then Eagles cornerback William Peterson changed his name to William James, and there was no issue. The No Fun League needs recognize the law before they have a lawsuit on their hands based on precedence.

What if people didn't recognize Cassius Clay's name change? What about Lou Alcinder? Or Chris Jackson (Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf )? The reason for the name change is none of the league's business!!!