TEXAS A&M
The Canadian Football League officially cut ties with former Heisman-winning Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel on Wednesday.
First, the Montreal Alouettes released their starting quarterback, then the CFL prohibited any of the league’s other teams from signing him.
While the reason for such a strong punishment remains unknown at this time, Manziel took to Twitter to thank the CFL for the opportunity to get back on the gridiron:
I want to thank Coach Sherman, my teammates, and the CFL fans. My time there reestablished my love for the game of football and the work that goes into it. I look forward to exploring new options within the United States.
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) February 27, 2019
Depending on what caused the CFL to suspend him, it would seem that the new Alliance of American Football league could be a good fit for Johnny Football.
We’ll see what happens next for Manziel, but this seems to be another setback in his attempt to return to the NFL.
Although it has a bad look, I wouldn’t jump to any conclusions. San Antonio is a great place to live and back close to his roots.
Fool me once, shame on you. How many times does he have fool you before you “jump”. The CFL allowed him in on the condition of sobriety. He is now barred him from the CFL. BIG LEAP.
Todd Marinovich, Ryan Leaf, Josh Hamilton … wonder if any of these guys have ever reached out to Manziel?
Kid won the DNA lottery. Born into a wealthy Texas family with God given athletic ability, HT winner at aTm. Became an instant multi-millionaire after college. But he threw it all away on the trappings of fame & fortune.
A modern day Shakespearean Tragedy.