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USA Today
3 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Johnny Manziel: Shedeur Sanders is 'prepared for the moment' in NFL
Shedeur Sanders got his first taste of NFL action in the Cleveland Browns' preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns in the Browns' 30-10 win. He's the latest high-profile quarterback Cleveland's selected in the draft. The Browns took him in the fifth round, No. 144 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, though many expected him to go much earlier. The early signs in the preseason are good so far. Former Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel isn't surprised at his success early on. "Knowing his family, knowing his dad for a long time, [he's] well prepared for the moment," Manziel told USA TODAY Sports. "Well prepared for everything that comes with being in the NFL and playing the quarterback position." Manziel, who won the Heisman Trophy during his Texas A&M career, understands the pressure of being in the spotlight as a college quarterback transitioning to the NFL. Sanders has discussed staying focused during training camp, going so far as to say his Hall of Fame father Deion shouldn't attend Browns practices during training camp. "I think he is unique," Manziel said. "He beats to his own drum. He is going to be different than a lot of guys that you're going to see around the league. I think he's done the right thing every step of the way. At the same time, you want to continue to be yourself. You don't want to change what's made you great and something that's ingrained in your DNA." Manziel spent two seasons with the Browns, posting a 2-6 record as a starter. Amid multiple off-field incidents, the Browns released him at the start of the 2016 league year. Sanders has plenty of attention, but the Browns list him as the No. 4 quarterback on the depth chart. Veteran Joe Flacco is the clear frontrunner in training camp but the 40-year-old veteran isn't the franchise's plan for the future. Manziel thinks Sanders will get his chance sooner rather than later. "Looking at it from an outside perspective, somebody that obviously has ties to Cleveland, just keep going, keep balling, keep trying to get better," Manziel said. "Eventually his day's going to come to where he is the starter there and hopefully he can make the most of it and he's got people excited." Browns QB depth chart Flacco sits atop the depth chart in a crowded quarterback room. Minor injuries to Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel saw the team add another quarterback, Tyler Huntley, to the roster during training camp. Here's how things look ahead of the Browns' preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles:
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Johnny Manziel joins Special Forces reality show after $7.7 million NFL career
Johnny Manziel joins Special Forces reality show after $7.7 million NFL career (Image via Getty) Johnny Manziel, 32, is swapping the football field for something completely different. The former Cleveland Browns quarterback will join the Fox reality show Special Forces: World's Toughest Test. This season was filmed in Morocco, where famous athletes and stars go through very hard tasks that test both the body and the mind. Manziel, once a first-round NFL pick worth $7.7 million, will now face military-style training on TV. Johnny Manziel joins Randall Cobb Eric Decker and other stars on Special Forces Manziel will be part of a star-filled cast. Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb, ex-New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker, Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson, former USWNT captain Christie Pearce, and former NBA player Nick Young will also take part. The show, which first started in 2022, is known for pushing people to their limits with challenges like swimming in icy water, climbing from high places, and surviving rough weather. Filming in Morocco means hot days, cold nights, and tough desert conditions. Contestants must work together but also prove their own strength to stay in the game. According to Fox, the tests are based on real U.S. Special Forces training. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Johnny Manziel journey from NFL first round pick to Special Forces contestant Manziel was once one of football's brightest stars. He won the Heisman Trophy in 2012 while playing for Texas A&M and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2014. But his NFL career ended quickly. He played just two seasons before being released in 2016. Also Read: Dallas Cowboys rookie Jaydon Blue carted off after injury at training camp After the NFL, he joined the Canadian Football League, playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Montreal Alouettes. In 2019, he signed with the Memphis Express in the Alliance of American Football, but the league closed the same year. He later played for the FCF Zappers before retiring in 2022. Now, instead of throwing passes, Johnny Manziel will be facing one of the hardest reality shows on television and this time, the goal is survival. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
New York Post
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Johnny Manziel joins stacked ‘Special Forces: World's Toughest Test' lineup after NFL flameout
Johnny Manziel is headed to the small screen. The former Browns quarterback, 32, is rounding out the star-studded cast of the upcoming fourth season of Fox's 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test,' in which athletes and reality stars will face harrowing challenges that will push them both physically and emotionally. Manziel, who famously flamed out of the NFL after two turbulent seasons with Cleveland, is just one of the many athletes part of this season's cast, joining retired wideout Randall Cobb, ex-Jets receiver Eric Decker and his wife, country singer Jessie James Decker, and former long snapper Andrew East and his wife, famed Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson. Advertisement 5 Johnny Manziel will appear in season four of 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.' Getty Images for Fanatics 5 He spent two turbulent seasons with the Browns. Getty Images Christie Pearce Rampone, a World Cup and Olympic soccer champ, and Nick Young, an NBA guard, will also star. Advertisement The show, which first premiered in January 2023, will see the recruits venture to Morocco, where they'll be tasked to endure 'training challenges across the country's expansive desert terrain, including a supply search in an abandoned village where they must race to extraction, a treacherous rat-run through dark and narrow tunnels, a plane shell dunk drill where pairs of recruits will be submerged underwater' and more, according to Deadline. Bravo's Teresa Giudice and her daughter, Gia Giudice, also make up the cast, as well as 'The Valley's' Brittany Cartwright, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum Eva Marcille, model Chanel Iman, 'Sister Wives' star Kody Brown, actors Ravi V. Patel and Jussie Smollett, and social media personalities Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia and Mark Estes. 5 Former NFL receiver Randall Cobb is also part of the cast. Bill Kostroun for New York Post 5 Former wideout Eric Decker will also appear on the program with his wife, Jessie James Decker. Getty Images for Spotify Advertisement A former first-round pick with the Browns in 2014, Manziel dazzled in the college ranks at Texas A&M — where he won the Heisman Trophy as a freshman in 2012 — but failed to bring the moxie to the pro level as he combatted substance abuse issues and off-field controversies. In the years following his 2016 release from the Browns, Manziel opened up about his widely chronicled spiral, sharing in the 2023 Netflix documentary 'Untold: Johnny Football' that he contemplated taking his own life. 5 Johnny Manziel later joined the Alliance of American Football league. AP The quarterback went on to have stints in the CFL and the since-defunct Alliance of American Football. Advertisement Manziel recently shared on Logan Paul's 'Impaulsive' podcast that he pondered what an NFL comeback would look like last year. '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.'' In 14 appearances for the Browns, Manziel threw for 1,675 yards, seven touchdowns and seven interceptions. Manziel has since shifted focus to the 'World's Toughest Test,' which premieres Sept. 25.
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Going to slap..." Johnny Manziel's scorching comment defending Cam Newton adds fuel to fiery Jalen Hurts media controversy
Johnny Manziel sides with Cam Newton (Imagn Images) Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel has once again taken to social media to defend a fellow football icon—and this time, his fiery words were aimed at Philadelphia Eagles superfan King Gillie. The controversy erupted after a viral video showed Gillie taunting Cam Newton for never winning a Super Bowl, a jab that didn't sit well with Manziel, who wasted no time clapping back. Johnny Manziel defends Cam Newton with savage clapback amid Jalen Hurts media drama targeting Eagles superfan During his birthday celebration, King Gillie—known for his passionate Eagles support—was seen holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy and mocking Newton's NFL résumé. 'Cam ain't never had one of these, and I ain't going back and forth with you,' he said into the mic. 'Thank you Jalen. Appreciate you Jalen. Love you Nick. Appreciate you Jalen. Cam Newton never had one of these.' The clip, shared by the parody 'Shannon Sharpes Burner' account on X, quickly made the rounds, drawing attention not only for the statement but for its timing. Less than 24 hours later, Johnny Manziel unleashed a scathing response on the platform. 'Yo King Gillie you may be the biggest f-cking loser on the planet. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Talking like you've f-cking done anything on a football field. If I see you just know I'm going to slap the f-ck out of you, trust,' Manziel posted. Manziel's outrage wasn't just about football accolades—it was personal. Newton had appeared just the day before on Manziel's new podcast Glory Daze, where both men reflected on their shared past as underdog icons in college football. Newton and Manziel: Heads of the underdog empire In the podcast episode, Newton delved into what made their college football journeys so powerful and similar. 'When you think about Texas A&M and you think about Texas, who's the superior team? Texas. Right? When you think about Auburn and you think about Alabama, who's the superior team? Alabama. We were the heads of the underdogs.' Both Newton and Manziel etched their names into college football history—Newton in 2010 with Auburn and Manziel in 2012 with Texas A&M. Though Newton's NFL career included a league MVP award and a Super Bowl appearance, the mutual respect between the two remains rooted in their college dominance, not just professional achievements. Manziel's defense of Newton wasn't just about a friend—it was about legacy, respect, and reminding fans that greatness isn't always measured by trophies. Also Read: Jayden Daniels does not care much what people say, he is still a 'Momma's boy': 'She's a mom first" For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Browns QB Johnny Manziel drops NSFW admission on hatred for Cleveland
The post Former Browns QB Johnny Manziel drops NSFW admission on hatred for Cleveland appeared first on ClutchPoints. Johnny Manziel is one of the greatest college football quarterbacks of all time. His NFL career did not pan out, and his time in Cleveland was spent living under the expectations. The former college star quarterback appeared on the Impaulsive Podcast with Logan Paul and discussed his hatred for Cleveland. Funny enough, Paul is from Cleveland. 'I just didn't work on it the way that I needed to, to really take it to that next level. And to be honest, you know … f—k man, I hated Cleveland so much. And I know that's going to be tough to hear.' Paul and his cohosts were stunned by the take in a humorous way, and as they were all laughing, Manziel added, 'That place definitely added to my f—-ing depression along the way for sure.' Manziel only played two seasons for the Browns. He finished with 1,675 passing yards and seven touchdown passes. He also threw seven interceptions and had a total QB rating of just 74.4. His career could have been completely different if drafted elsewhere. Manziel added, 'Anywhere but Cleveland, I guess,' when asked if he could have chosen any other team and city. 'I think originally I was like 'this is an amazing opportunity.' Obviously, I got drafted in the first round, f—ing amazing. It took me a while to kinda be there. Even in the beginning, I went to downtown Cleveland. I'm like, 'Okay, we could work with this here a little.' There was a casino right down the street. I'm like, 'this is doable.' LeBron is coming back, we got the Cavs bumping. And then that like first like real, coming from Texas, then that first like real November f—-ing like brutal f—ing winter was like, 'Oh man what the f—k.'' Manziel last played in 2015, and the Cleveland Browns are still trying to figure out their quarterback situation. Related: Cleveland Browns' player under most pressure entering 2025 NFL season Related: Browns' Quinshon Judkins arrest report shows disturbing allegations
