Johnny Manziel is a free agent and a comeback seems like a tall order for the former Heisman Trophy winner, and it got a little more difficult on Thursday with news that he is facing a four-game suspension if he ever comes back.
Johnny Manziel suspended 4 games for substance abuse
Manziel isn’t on a team, but would miss the beginning of the 2016 season even if he is signed.
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According to TMZ, the four-game suspension for Manziel is for the 2016 season and would not carry over to 2017 if he sits out the year, which seems like a likely scenario, regardless of if Manziel wants to play or not.
The 2014 first-round pick was released by the Cleveland Browns in March and the new suspension could mean the remaining guaranteed money on his contract with the team is voided.
Manziel is currently on trial for a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from a domestic violence incident in January.
The quarterback spent the beginning of last year in rehab, but has spiraled since the end of the 2015 season. NFL vice president of operations Troy Vincent said earlier in the week that Manziel has “gotten out of control” and the league is doing its best to reach out and help, but he hasn’t been returning phone calls.
On Wednesday, Manziel told TMZ that he intends to sober up and make lifestyle changes beginning on July 1 when he gets back from a vacation in Mexico. He also intends to train “like crazy” to get ready for an NFL comeback.
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