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— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) May 19, 2018
Made the decision today to sign my contract with the CFL and further my football career after a long break. Very grateful for everyone that’s been supporting me along the way. I believe this is the best opportunity for me moving forward and I’m eager for what the future holds.
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) May 19, 2018
HAMILTON - Johnny Manziel is headed to the Hammer.
The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback announced on Twitter early Saturday that he signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Manziel's decision to join the CFL brings to an end months of speculation as he tried to find a way back into professional football.
``Made the decision today to sign my contract with the CFL and further my football career after a long break,'' said Manziel in the tweet. ``Very grateful for everyone that's been supporting me along the way. I believe this is the best opportunity for me moving forward and I'm eager for what the future holds.''
Selected out of Texas A&M by the NFL's Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft - No. 22 overall - Manziel threw as many interceptions (seven) as touchdown passes with the Browns during two seasons.
In 2016, a domestic assault charge against Manziel in Dallas was dismissed after Manziel took an anger management course and participated in the NFL's substance-abuse program.
In a recent interview, Manziel said he's been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has stopped drinking alcohol.