Johnny Manziel – who prefers to go by John Manziel these days – is out of work following the collapse of the AAF. Still, the former Browns quarterback says he is focused on making his way back to the NFL. 
“For everyone asking me what the next move is and all the crazy assumptions out there, I’ll be the one to set it straight,” Manziel wrote on Instagram. “I have one single goal right now and that is to get back to the NFL. Until that call comes or the opportunity presents itself I will be working every single day to be prepared. I plan on spending time with my family in Texas and getting back around the University I love with all of my heart. Thank you for all the support over the years it truly means the world.”
Manziel has been out of the NFL for three years now, but he has been connected to the Saints and a few other clubs in recent years. Right now, it seems like Manziel will still have to prove himself elsewhere – both on the field and off – before getting another NFL opportunity.
The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and 2014 first-round pick struggled during his two years with the Browns. The Texas A&M product ultimately appeared in 14 games (eight starts) for Cleveland, completing 57% of his passes for 1,675 yards, seven touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He also added another 259 rushing yards on 46 attempts. Manziel has faced a long list of controversies over the years, including a 2012 arrest while he was in college and a 2016 investigation into domestic violence allegations. He was later suspended for four games during the 2016 season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
He goes by John now. He’s a big boy and all grown up.
Maybe he’s a big boy, but…
In case PFR is interested, I am also still focused on my NFL return. What? It’s as much a real story as this one!
no it’s not
He should just wait for the XFL he’s not going to get any NFL offers if he isn’t playing anywhere
I think I’d rather read about Colin Kaepernick
And my grandma wants to fly jets
Can I be her copilot?
That sounds like a sweet movie with Betty White and Adam Sandler.
Top Bun?
The guy whatever he goes by was a spoiled BRAT that pissed away his opportunity that most in the world will never have a chance of. Now he wants to come back. Couldn’t make it in the CFL now he wants the NFL. Dude had your shot move on.
This just in. John Menziel will be playing for the bad news bears. If that doesn’t workout his path to the nfl is backup qb for a high school team
Where’s the camp invite, Johnny?