Montreal Alouettes Release Johnny Manziel

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HOUSTON (SPORTSRADIO 610) - The Canadian Football League has essentially banned Johnny Manziel for good. 

The Montreal Alouettes announced that the organization was directed by the CFL to release quarterback Johnny Manziel.

The Montreal Alouettes announced on Wednesday that the organization has been directed by the @CFL to terminate the player contract of international quarterback Johnny Manziel. More info : https://t.co/jKFbOrgsxA

— Alouettes de Montréal (@MTLAlouettes) February 27, 2019

The CFL also informed all of its clubs that it will not register a contract for Manziel should any club attempt to sign him.

“We are disappointed by this turn of events. Johnny was provided a great deal of support by our organization, in collaboration with the CFL, but he has been unable to abide by the terms of his agreement,” said General Manager Kavis Reed in a statement. “We worked with the league and presented alternatives to Johnny, who was unwilling to proceed.”
A parody Twitter account said that Johnny Manziel was in talks with the AAF, but Manziel tweeted that was false. 

False https://t.co/ZuhywA7SWY

— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) February 27, 2019