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After being chosen by the Browns in the 2014 draft, Manziel's NFL career lasted only two seasons. He told ESPN in 2022 that he has "come to terms" with his turbulent NFL career.
Manziel said: "I no longer have the motivation to play football at a high level. I'm fine with the fact that I no longer have the same passion for football as I once did.
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I'm trying to find out how to continue to be involved in the game, but from a different position."
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Manziel talked about his battles with substance addiction, depression, & bipolar disorder. He played in the CFL with Hamilton Tiger-Cats & Montreal Alouettes before joining the AAF's Memphis Express in 2019.
Source: nytimes.com
Selected by the Browns, Manziel was once told he would be "bigger than James" in Cleveland. After redshirting in 2011 for Texas A&M, he rose to fame as "Johnny Football", especially after an great 43-TD season in 2012.
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Manziel, hailed as a highly enjoyable college player with NFL dominance potential. But, his career was derailed by several off-field issues. His performance amounted to a mere 1,675 yards passing, 7 TDs, & 7 INTs.
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