Former Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel Cleared to Play in CFL in 2018

Johnny Manziel may play football again, but not in NFL.

Texas A&M Aggies show their support of Johnny Manziel. Photo by John Glaser/CSM/REX/Shutterstock (9122640cv)

The Canadian Football League has announced on Tuesday that former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is eligible for a 2018 contract. Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CLF currently hold the draft rights to Manziel and are required to offer him a contract or trade his rights until January 7th, 201. In case that doesn’t happen, Manziel will become a free agent. The league’s decision was confirmed by Tiger-Cats, although the team didn’t specify whether they’ll sign the former NFL first-round pick.

We appreciate the CFL office and Commissioner Randy Ambrosie’s due diligence in this matter.” – said the Tiger-Cats in an official statement. “We also recognize Johnny Manziel for thus far demonstrating the attributes necessary to continue his career in our great league. We will have no further comment at this time.

Johnny Manziel has been previously working out with Tiger-Cats. Although Manziel becoming a part of the team isn’t definitive, the Tiger-Cats head coach June Jones hopes that will be the case.

I think he’d be the best player to ever play up here,” – said Jones while speaking to the league’s official podcast. “He can throw it and he can run it like nobody ever has been able to do.

Manziel spent his college football career with the Texas A&M Aggies, becoming the first freshman to win Heisman Trophy, Manning Award, and the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award in 2012. After another strong season in 2013, when he managed 4,114 yards and 37 touchdowns, he declared for 2014 NFL Draft. Although there were polarizing opinions about his capability to compete in NFL, the Cleveland Browns traded up and took him with the 22nd overall pick. He played 5 games in 2014, completing just 18 of his passes and having one rushing touchdown. In his second season, he managed 1,500 yards and seven touchdowns in 10 games played, but the Browns released him in March 2016.

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