Browns plan to move on from Manziel next month

[RammerJammer]

Johnny Manziel's time with the Cleveland Browns will come to an end in March, according to a league source.

The Browns released a statement from new director of football operations Sashi Brown on Tuesday that expressed disappointment in Manziel but stopped short of saying the quarterback's run in Cleveland is over.

"We've been clear about expectations for our players on and off the field. Johnny's continual involvement in incidents that run counter to those expectations undermines the hard work of his teammates and the reputation of our organization," Brown said. "His status with our team will be addressed when permitted by league rules. We will have no further comment at this time."

The reference to league rules points to the fact that the Browns do not have the salary cap space to release Manziel on Feb. 8, the day after the Super Bowl and the first day they can do so. The move will take place when the new NFL year starts March 9, according to the source. Releasing Manziel in February would count $4.6 million against the cap, and due to the cap's machinations, the Browns do not have that space -- and will not have it in February. The cap will increase in March, which will allow them to release Manziel then.

The Browns can also try to trade him when the league year begins, but likely will encounter difficulty doing so because of his off-field issues.

Manziel's two seasons in Cleveland were turbulent, as off-field issues overshadowed his on-field performances.

Manziel famously promised that he and the Browns would "wreck this league" on draft night in 2014, but Manziel never came close to realizing the promise he showed in college.

The Heisman Trophy winner started eight games for the Browns, and he appeared in 15. He completed 57 percent of his passes, threw 7 touchdowns, 7 interceptions and had a 74.4 rating with a 2-6 record as a starter.

 

[Rigby.]

RIP the collegiate GOAT not named Cam :floydm:

 

[ThaBronxBully]

Ryan Leaf Ass Muhfukka

 

[MikelArteta]

Dude is done in the NFL

 

[DonKnock]

Will Johnny Fuccery find a new home?


Will he continue his life of lawlessness and shenanigans?


Find out next time on NFL Z

 

[Rigby.]

Will Johnny Fuccery find a new home?


Will he continue his life of lawlessness and shenanigans?


Find out next time on NFL Z

We need to see this man in Dallas or Philly.

 

[Justise M]

 

[RammerJammer]

Dude is done in the NFL

Pretty much, can't see anyone else picking him up

 

[CurrencyChase]

Good move. Dude will never get right..

 

[SoulController]

his one chance was Jerry, he might have killed that with this latest incident

Texans likely will draft someone, i really dont know who gives him a chance

 

[CaughtInTWebb]

Please Dallas.....stay far away from this dude.

 

[Made Myself A Boss]

Afflueza seems to be running quite rampant in Texas

 

[Brozay]

hes finished

 

[MikelArteta]

Thing is hes not even talented he's undersized with a average arm . I'd understand if your like a 4,000 yard passer 35 td type guy and your cut or something but he's a scrub

I'd rather sign rg3, kellen Moore.

Dude is such a distraction when he's not even good.

Maybe the arena league or some cfl team will give him a shot

Pretty much, can't see anyone else picking him up

 

[RammerJammer]

Thing is hes not even talented he's undersized with a average arm . I'd understand if your like a 4,000 yard passer 35 td type guy and your cut or something but he's a scrub

I'd rather sign rg3, kellen Moore.

Dude is such a distraction when he's not even good.

Maybe the arena league or some cfl team will give him a shot

At this point he should just go back and be a QB coach or assistant at A&M