News

Johnny Manziel Scores 2 Running TDs In Final Spring League Game, QB Now Considering CFL Offer [VIDEO]

Johnny Manziel put on quite an impressive performance in the final game of the Spring League in Austin, Texas on Thursday night.

Johnny Manziel Running Touchdowns in Spring League Finale

The problem-riddled former Cleveland Browns quarterback ran for two touchdowns and completed 10 of 16 passes for 188 yards — including a 50-yard toss — and an interception.

SLIDESHOW: 30 Best Sports Instagrams!

Manziel — a 25-year-old former first-round pick and Heisman Trophy winner — is now weighing an offer to play with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Should he choose to sign with the team, he would be playing with them for two years, per several reports. Rookie training camps in the CFL start May 16, so Manziel has until shortly before then to decide whether to join the Tiger-Cats, according to ESPN.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.

SLIDESHOW: 10 Highest-Paid Athletes

“I’m straight back to working out and doing what I did when I came here,” Manziel told ESPN of his future after the Spring League. “Everything else will sort itself out. I’m trying to do what I can do to come back to playing football whatever capacity that is.

“We know when deadlines are. We have another month or so to work out and not worry about anything.”

The Spring League is a developmental league that began in 2017. A sort of professional football scouting event, it serves to give rising stars a chance to demonstrate their playing abilities.

Manziel last played in an NFL game on Dec. 27, 2015 with the Browns. The QB — a former Texas A&M standout who became known as “Johnny Football” and was drafted in 2014 — was cut shortly afterwards, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has since counted a long list of issues off the field.

Among the scandals Manziel has been involved with were an incident in 2012 when he was charged with disorderly conduct and an alleged domestic violence incident with his former girlfriend in late 2015.

Manziel — who eventually garnered a reputation as a party animal — was also suspended four games in 2016 for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. In December 2016, the QB took a plea deal that involved him agreeing to receive counseling and have his behavior supervised by prosecutors for up to one year.

Manziel has been training with several coaches since then in the hopes of being given another opportunity of returning to the NFL.

Check out some of Manziel’s highlights here:

 

Pablo Mena

Writer and assistant editor for usports.org. NY Giants and Rangers fan. Film and TV enthusiast (especially Harry Potter and The Office) and lover of foreign languages and cultures.

Recent Posts

Puka Nacua Heads To IR, Two Other Ram Offensive Lineman Injured In Loss At Detroit

To add insult to injury, Sean McVay announced on Monday that the Los Angeles Rams…

8 hours ago

Panthers Stand By Bryce Young After Benching Him For Andy Dalton

The Panthers named Andy Dalton as their new starting quarterback earlier this week, relieving 2023…

8 hours ago

Kirk Cousins Leads Second Half Atlanta Falcons Comeback Victory Against Philadelphia Eagles

Once known as the worst clutch quarterback in the NFL, Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins…

8 hours ago

Miami Dolphins Place Tua Tagovailoa On Injured Reserve After Concussion

On Tuesday, the Miami Dolphins placed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve with a concussion.…

1 day ago

Bears’ QB Caleb Williams Looks To Put Rough Start Behind Him

The Chicago Bears learned the hard way last week that not all wins are pretty.…

1 day ago

Daniel Jones Facing Immense Pressure From Giants Fanbase After Vikings Loss

Quarterback Daniel Jones has had to field multiple questions about negative Giants fans last week.…

1 day ago