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Browns release Johnny Manziel

By Matt Verderame

Dec 27, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Cleveland Browns have released Johnny Manziel.

Cleveland has seen enough of the Johnny Manziel Show, releasing the troubled quarterback after just two seasons with the team. Manziel was the 23rd-overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft and many hoped that the Heisman Trophy winner out of Texas A&M University would be able to rein himself in and become a pro.

Instead, Manziel was anything but. Most of his first season was plagued by teammates coming out and stating that he was not focused or working hard enough. As a result, Manziel only started two games that rookie campaign, sitting behind Brian Hoyer until Week 15.

Manziel’s first game came against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he was shutout. The following week, Manziel was injured against the Carolina Panthers and missed the remainder of the season.

Last year, Manziel went into rehab during the offseason and came into the regular season as the backup once more, sitting behind veteran Josh McCown. Manziel ended up playing in nine games, completing 57.8 percent of his throws with seven touchdowns and five interceptions with six fumbles.

Manziel has been more trouble than he’s worth. After having multiple run-ins off the field in 2014 with Vegas and the like, Manziel’s behavior became increasingly horrifying this year. In January, there was alleged domestic abuse with Manziel and his then-girlfriend, which got the cops involved.

This led to his father saying that Manziel would not live to see his next birthday without help, and his agent quitting with a sad letter. Manziel stayed on the roster until Friday, but Cleveland made it known at that point it would be the end of the line for the youngster.

For the Browns, they will face $4.3 million in dead money against their cap this season while acknowledging they made another shockingly bad pick in the first round. Under new general manager Sashi Brown, the team has been terrible in free agency thus far, losing almost all of their quality players including Mitchell Schwartz, Alex Mack and Travis Benjamin.

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