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Canada News.Net
3 days ago
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
Johnny Manziel believes NFL would have been 'pay cut' if NIL available
(Photo credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images) Johnny Manziel believes he would have put the NFL off longer if Name, Image, and Likeness had been available during his career at Texas A&M. Manziel declared for the 2014 NFL Draft after his redshirt sophomore season with the Aggies. He went on to sign a four-year, $8.2 million rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns, who selected the polarizing quarterback with the 22nd overall pick. Dubbed 'Johnny Football,' Manziel believes he would have stood to earn considerably more in NIL over his final two years of eligibility than going to the NFL. After becoming the first-ever freshman to win the Heisman Trophy, the Manning Award and the Davey O'Brien Award while throwing for 3,706 yards and 26 touchdowns as a freshman, Manziel threw for 4,114 yards and 37 touchdowns the next season. 'I tell people this all the time, and they asked me this, I really feel like I would have taken a pay cut had I gone to the NFL,' Manziel said on Always College Football, per 'I mean, that's really what it would have been. I mean, it is crazy times that we're living, and I think, you know, in a lot of areas, still figuring out exactly how to make it work the right way, where it's not just the biggest boosters and the richest schools. If you look at A&M, you know, I feel like we've put a ton of money in it to our NIL, and it hasn't necessarily translated onto the field. 'So, you know, I feel guys who are playing at a high level, who are really noticeable and really marketable, are making a great amount of money off the field, to the point where guys have the opportunity to stay in school rather than having to go to the NFL early.' Following two controversy-laden seasons, Manziel was released by the Browns and did not throw another pass in the NFL. After being out of football for two years, he played for Hamilton and Montreal in the Canadian Football League in 2018 and spent time with the AAF's Memphis express in 2019. Manziel later played two seasons in the Fan Controlled Football League from 2021-22.
Fox News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Johnny Manziel admits he thought about NFL comeback attempt
Johnny Manziel may go down as one of the biggest "what-ifs" in NFL history as the electric Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback flamed out in the pros after the Cleveland Browns selected him in the first round in 2014. Overall, Manziel played two seasons in the NFL before trying his hand at the Canadian Football League and the Alliance of American Football. He appeared on Logan Paul's "IMPAULSIVE" podcast and revealed he almost attempted an NFL return. Paul asked him if it was too late for him to be a quarterback now. "I asked myself this question last year at some point in him," Manziel said. "Got myself into a mindset of like, 'OK, I'm going to go start working out again, throwing the football around, see if I can still get myself in shape.' "I remember calling my agent, being like, 'OK, I think I'm gonna try and make a comeback.' He's like, 'OK, we'll start talking with some guys, UFL, XFL.' And I'm just sitting there thinking like, 'There's no way I'm going back to f---ing play in one of these early leagues – UFL, XFL, anything like that and go do that whole thing again." Manziel suggested the idea of going into the smaller leagues to try to have a "three or four game stretch" in order to maybe get a training camp invite wasn't appealing to him. "As much as I would like to think that's something I could do, I think at 32 my chances are pretty chopped," he said. Manziel played in 14 games for the Browns from 2014 to 2015. He had seven touchdown passes and 1,675 passing yards. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Johnny Manziel considered an NFL comeback attempt almost a decade after his Browns flameout
Johnny Manziel wanted to return to the NFL — nearly a decade after his last game in the league. The 32-year-old former quarterback revealed on Logan Paul's 'Impaulsive' podcast that he worked out a bit last year in hopes of getting another chance after getting asked if it was too late to get another crack in the league. 'I asked myself this question last year,' Manziel said. 'Got myself into a mindset of like, 'OK, I'm going to go start working out again, throwing the football around, see if I can still get myself in shape.'' Advertisement 4 Johnny Manziel appears on Logan Paul's podcast. Impaulsive/YouTube 4 Johnny Manziel of the Cleveland Browns runs for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium on November 30, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York. Getty Images Manziel, who was drafted No. 22 overall by the Browns in 2014, added that he did not want to just play pro football but that he would only return to the game if he got an opportunity to play in the NFL. 'I remember calling my agent, being like, 'I think I'm gonna try and make a comeback.' He's like, 'OK, we'll start talking with some guys, UFL, XFL,'' Manziel said. 'And I'm just sitting there thinking like, 'There's no way I'm going back to f–king play in one of these early leagues… UFL… XFL… Anything like that.'' Advertisement The Texas A&M legend was one of the best quarterbacks in college football in 2013 and 2014, winning the Heisman Trophy as a freshman. His well-known partying lifestyle, off-field scandals and watching 'zero' game film did not help his career, which he talked about in a 2023 Netflix documentary. Manziel was seen as a possibility as a top-five talent in the 2014 NFL Draft but slipped to Cleveland late in the first round. Advertisement He later admitted he attempted suicide after being release by Cleveland. 'I think I was just running from problems,' Manziel said in 'Untold: Johnny Football.' 'Direct self-sabotage, trying to burn this thing down. I had planned to do everything that I wanted to do at that point in my life. Spend as much money as I possibly could, and then my plan was to take my life. 'Months prior, went and bought a gun that I knew I was gonna use. I wanted it to get as bad as humanly possible to where it made sense, and it made it seem like an excuse and an out for me.' He lasted just two years with the Browns with a 74.4 quarterback rating before his NFL career was over. Advertisement 4 Manziel at a press conference after a 2016 Browns loss to the Seahawks AP 4 Manziel playing in the CFL for the Montreal Alouettes AP After his short NFL tenure, he bounced around the CFL, Alliance of American Football and the Fan Controlled Football league. Even though Manziel would like to return to the game's top league, he admitted to Paul that his chances of making it are slim. 'As much as I would like to think that that's something I can do, I think at 32, my chances are probably pretty chopped,' Manziel said.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fanatics Sportsbook Partnering With Former NFL Player Johnny Manziel For Season 2 Of 'Glory Daze' Podcast
Fanatics Sportsbook has an exciting new partnership with Almost Friday Media, the company behind former NFL player Johnny Manziel's weekly podcast, "Glory Daze." Fanatics Sportsbook Is Teaming Up With Johnny Manziel And Almost Friday Media For A Unique Listening Experience In a press release sent to The Blast, Fanatics Sportsbook announced an exciting new partnership with former Cleveland Browns player Johnny Manziel for his hit weekly podcast, "Glory Daze." Advertisement "Glory Daze" with Johnny Manziel is an "interview series from Almost Friday Media that celebrates and explores the most nostalgic eras in sports," the release stated. "On 'Glory Daze,' Manziel, a former first-round pick, sits down to have authentic conversations with some of the most iconic and legendary names in sports as they share never-before-heard stories, discuss their career-defining moments, and much more," it continued. Manziel Will Transform Into 'Johnny FanCash' As Part Of New Fanatics Partnership MEGA The first episode of season 2 of Manziel's "Glory Daze" premiered on podcast platforms on June 12, 2025, and featured Las Vegas Raiders player Maxx Crosby. In the hour-long episode, available to stream above, the two athletes discuss a range of topics, from relationships to sobriety to Crosby's relationship with 2025 draftee Shedeur Sanders. Advertisement The episode also featured Manziel's official transformation into 'Johnny FanCash,' the football player's alter ego dedicated to highlighting Fanatics' global merchandise store and sportsbook. According to the press release, Manziel will also collaborate with the sports merchandise giant each week to make picks on the app and promote "one-of-a-kind giveaways." "In addition, Manziel will record an episode of Glory Daze in front of a live audience at Fanatics Fest NYC, an immersive sports festival where sports, culture, and collecting collide. Fanatics Fest NYC will take place at the Javits Center in New York City from June 20-22," the release stated. Manziel Is Excited About Season 2 Of His Podcast MEGA New episodes of Manziel's "Glory Daze" podcast will be released every Thursday at 12 PM EST, across all podcast platforms and Manziel's YouTube Channel. Advertisement "This season we talk to athletes still in the glory daze, former athletes, and even notable fans,' said Manziel. 'Having been through some unforgettable moments myself, I know how important it is to share the real stories behind what fans saw on the field." He continued, "We've lined up some amazing guests who have those same experiences - career-defining moments that fans still talk about today. This season is all about going deeper into those stories and connecting with the fans who remember these glory days just as vividly as we do. It's about celebrating the moments that shaped the sports we love." Season 1 guests included stars such as Michael Vick, De'Von Achane, and Vince Young. The Manziel Partnership Aligns With Fanatics' Customer-First Approach MEGA The Fanatics Sportsbook partnership with Manziel to promote grand giveaways is another example of the company's commitment to providing users with an unbeatable experience. Advertisement In May 2025, the company made headlines with its "Fair Play Policy" during the NBA playoffs, which protected bettors' sports picks if a player was injured during the first half of a contest. "If a player unexpectedly exits a game early, Fanatics Sportsbook pays out the Under as a winner and refunds any Over single player prop bets," Fanatics said. "If the player is part of a customer's parlay, Fanatics Sportsbook will click the Under as a winner and void the parlay leg for any Overs and keep the parlay active with recalculated odds." Bettors Cashed Out BIG! Fanatics When the Golden State Warriors' star player, Stephen Curry, was removed from a game due to a left hamstring strain, the company returned over $500,000 in wagers and even made some bettors' dreams come true. Advertisement For example, in a previous report from The Blast, a sports bettor had placed a $5,000 wager on a four-leg parlay featuring specific props, including a soccer match between Milan and Barcelona, Curry props, and the Golden State Warriors' money line. However, after Curry's injury sparked the company's "Fair Play Policy," the bet's revised odds became +9240, turning the customer's wager into a $200,000 win—the largest ever saved by the company's innovative rule. Fanatics' policy also voided Kristaps Porzingis' props during a Boston Celtics playoff game, allowing another bettor to win a five-leg parlay with +2375 odds, turning a $1,000 wager into more than $24,000 in winnings.
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Johnny Manziel believes NFL would have been ‘pay cut' if NIL available
Johnny Manziel believes he would have put the NFL off longer if Name, Image, and Likeness had been available during his career at Texas A&M. Manziel declared for the 2014 NFL Draft after his redshirt sophomore season with the Aggies. He went on to sign a four-year, $8.2 million rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns, who selected the polarizing quarterback with the 22nd overall pick. Dubbed "Johnny Football," Manziel believes he would have stood to earn considerably more in NIL over his final two years of eligibility than going to the NFL. After becoming the first-ever freshman to win the Heisman Trophy, the Manning Award and the Davey O'Brien Award while throwing for 3,706 yards and 26 touchdowns as a freshman, Manziel threw for 4,114 yards and 37 touchdowns the next season. "I tell people this all the time, and they asked me this, I really feel like I would have taken a pay cut had I gone to the NFL," Manziel said on Always College Football, per "I mean, that's really what it would have been. I mean, it is crazy times that we're living, and I think, you know, in a lot of areas, still figuring out exactly how to make it work the right way, where it's not just the biggest boosters and the richest schools. If you look at A&M, you know, I feel like we've put a ton of money in it to our NIL, and it hasn't necessarily translated onto the field. "So, you know, I feel guys who are playing at a high level, who are really noticeable and really marketable, are making a great amount of money off the field, to the point where guys have the opportunity to stay in school rather than having to go to the NFL early." Following two controversy-laden seasons, Manziel was released by the Browns and did not throw another pass in the NFL. After being out of football for two years, he played for Hamilton and Montreal in the Canadian Football League in 2018 and spent time with the AAF's Memphis express in 2019. Manziel later played two seasons in the Fan Controlled Football League from 2021-22. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
