Johnny Manziel rose to fame while playing football, but his issues off the field led to him leaving the sport and taking a break from the public eye.

Manziel got his start playing college football for the Texas A&M Aggies — going on to become the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL draft but his personal issues — including drug use — led to him being released one year later.

The athlete subsequently didn’t get signed by another team amid issues such as substance abuse, mental health issues and being accused of domestic violence following an incident with his ex Colleen Crowley. Manziel spent two years away from football before he returned in 2018 to play with the Tiger-Cats of the CFL. He was traded to the Alouettes and then w

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