Manziel most recently played football in 2019 with Memphis Express of the now-defunct Alliance of American Football. Since then, the 27-year-old QB spent his time away from the game, and it appears it will stay that way.

“In the past, probably, is the way I’d characterize it,” said Manziel when asked about his football career. “I’ve finally got to a point where I’m trying to achieve happiness in life, not happiness on the football field.”

Manziel added that “a lot of people probably want me to come back and play and give it another chance,” but he isn’t sure if that will happen.

Johnny Manziel was considered to be one of the best college players of his generation. He produced spectacular two seasons with Texas A&M in 2012 and 2013, during which he won all the major college football awards including a Heisman Trophy. Manziel entered the league in 2014 as Cleveland Browns’ 22nd overall pick.

Manziel, unfortunately, couldn’t replicate his college success in the pros, struggling with inconsistency and injuries. Things were even worse off-the-field due to his poor work ethic and troubles with the law. This all caused the Browns to release him after just two seasons.

After his failure with the Browns, Manziel failed to attract any significant interest from other NFL teams. In 2017, he went to Canadian Football League, where he played with Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes but didn’t have any major success there as well.

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Former Cleveland Browns’ quarterback Johnny Manziel has ended his Canadian Football League stint. Montreal Alouettes decided to release Manziel on Wednesday, saying that he “contravened the agreement which made him eligible to play.” Since Alouettes hold the rights on the 26-year-old for two more seasons, he will also be unable to sign for another CFL team.

“We are disappointed by this turn of events. Johnny was provided a great deal of support by our organization, in collaboration with the CFL, but he has been unable to abide by the terms of his agreement,” – said Alouettes general manager Kavis Reed in a statement. “We worked with the league and presented alternatives to Johnny, who was unwilling to proceed.”

Following the release, Johnny Manziel issued a statement on Twitter in which he thanked the team and the fans, while adding that he looks forward to “exploring new options within the United States.”

Manziel, who was selected 22^nd overall in 2014 NFL Draft by the Browns, came to CFL in 2018 and signed with Hamilton Tiger-Cats in an attempt to resurrect his career. After being a backup for the first six weeks, he was traded to Alouettes and named a starter.

Manziel ended up playing eight games with the team, completing 106 passes out of 165 attempted and throwing for 1,290 yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions.

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“We have acquired an exceptional quarterback with undeniable talent,” – said Alouettes general manager Kavis Reed in a statement. “With his great mobility, his athletic abilities and his instinct we believe that he will have a positive impact on our offense.”

At Montreal, Johnny Manziel will join coach Mike Sherman, who recruited him to Texas A&M back in 2011. Manziel redshirted that year, and before 2012 season started, Sherman was out as the coach of Aggies.

“This is a move both Kavis Reed and I felt we needed to make at this time,” – Sherman told the Montreal Gazette. “Neither one of us believes in the status quo and felt we needed to shake things up. Johnny is someone we believe can elevate one of the most important positions on our team. I look forward to reuniting with Johnny again and working with him.”

After winning the Heisman Trophy in 2012, Johnny Manziel played one more year of football at Texas A&M before declaring for NFL Draft. The Cleveland Browns took him as the 22nd overall pick, but never managed to make an impact in the league. He struggled with inconsistency, which combined with his problematic off-field behavior made Brown release him on March 11, 2016.

Manziel didn’t play football professionally since then and is now trying to resurrect his career. After failing to find a job in NFL, he decided to try his luck in the Canadian Football League.

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Manziel most recently played football in 2019 with Memphis Express of the now-defunct Alliance of American Football. Since then, the 27-year-old QB spent his time away from the game, and it appears it will stay that way.

“In the past, probably, is the way I’d characterize it,” said Manziel when asked about his football career. “I’ve finally got to a point where I’m trying to achieve happiness in life, not happiness on the football field.”

Manziel added that “a lot of people probably want me to come back and play and give it another chance,” but he isn’t sure if that will happen.

Johnny Manziel was considered to be one of the best college players of his generation. He produced spectacular two seasons with Texas A&M in 2012 and 2013, during which he won all the major college football awards including a Heisman Trophy. Manziel entered the league in 2014 as Cleveland Browns’ 22nd overall pick.

Manziel, unfortunately, couldn’t replicate his college success in the pros, struggling with inconsistency and injuries. Things were even worse off-the-field due to his poor work ethic and troubles with the law. This all caused the Browns to release him after just two seasons.

After his failure with the Browns, Manziel failed to attract any significant interest from other NFL teams. In 2017, he went to Canadian Football League, where he played with Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Montreal Alouettes but didn’t have any major success there as well.

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Former Cleveland Browns’ quarterback Johnny Manziel has ended his Canadian Football League stint. Montreal Alouettes decided to release Manziel on Wednesday, saying that he “contravened the agreement which made him eligible to play.” Since Alouettes hold the rights on the 26-year-old for two more seasons, he will also be unable to sign for another CFL team.

“We are disappointed by this turn of events. Johnny was provided a great deal of support by our organization, in collaboration with the CFL, but he has been unable to abide by the terms of his agreement,” – said Alouettes general manager Kavis Reed in a statement. “We worked with the league and presented alternatives to Johnny, who was unwilling to proceed.”

Following the release, Johnny Manziel issued a statement on Twitter in which he thanked the team and the fans, while adding that he looks forward to “exploring new options within the United States.”

Manziel, who was selected 22^nd overall in 2014 NFL Draft by the Browns, came to CFL in 2018 and signed with Hamilton Tiger-Cats in an attempt to resurrect his career. After being a backup for the first six weeks, he was traded to Alouettes and named a starter.

Manziel ended up playing eight games with the team, completing 106 passes out of 165 attempted and throwing for 1,290 yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions.

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“We have acquired an exceptional quarterback with undeniable talent,” – said Alouettes general manager Kavis Reed in a statement. “With his great mobility, his athletic abilities and his instinct we believe that he will have a positive impact on our offense.”

At Montreal, Johnny Manziel will join coach Mike Sherman, who recruited him to Texas A&M back in 2011. Manziel redshirted that year, and before 2012 season started, Sherman was out as the coach of Aggies.

“This is a move both Kavis Reed and I felt we needed to make at this time,” – Sherman told the Montreal Gazette. “Neither one of us believes in the status quo and felt we needed to shake things up. Johnny is someone we believe can elevate one of the most important positions on our team. I look forward to reuniting with Johnny again and working with him.”

After winning the Heisman Trophy in 2012, Johnny Manziel played one more year of football at Texas A&M before declaring for NFL Draft. The Cleveland Browns took him as the 22nd overall pick, but never managed to make an impact in the league. He struggled with inconsistency, which combined with his problematic off-field behavior made Brown release him on March 11, 2016.

Manziel didn’t play football professionally since then and is now trying to resurrect his career. After failing to find a job in NFL, he decided to try his luck in the Canadian Football League.

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