Failed Ex-Browns QB Ripped After Latest Statement

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is facing backlash after making disparaging remarks about his former team and city.

Manziel, the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, was selected by the Browns with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. His tenure in Cleveland was short-lived and tumultuous. He appeared in 14 games over two seasons, finishing with a 2-6 record as a starter. Manziel passed for 1,675 yards, seven touchdowns, and seven interceptions during his time with the Browns.

After washing out of the NFL, Manziel struggled to find stability elsewhere. He had brief stints in the Canadian Football League and the now-defunct Alliance of American Football. His CFL career ended after seven games with the Montreal Alouettes, who released him amid league-imposed restrictions. Manziel has failed to revive a professional career that once held so much promise.

While appearing on the IMPAULSIVE podcast, Manziel shared his disdain for Cleveland while reflecting on his career and off-field struggles.

“I hated Cleveland so much, and I know that’s going to be tough to hear,” Manziel said. “That place definitely aided to my depression for sure.”