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Associated Press

The Cleveland Browns have released troublesome quarterback Johnny Manziel, ending his drama-filled stay with the team.
The team finally cut ties on Friday with the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner after two disappointing seasons.
Manziel faces an uncertain future in the NFL and potential criminal charges in Texas following a domestic violence incident.
READ MORE: Johnny Manziel’s ex-girlfriend says she lost hearing in his attack on her
The rising star’s end had been expected for weeks, and the Browns announced his departure with eight words: “The Cleveland Browns have waived QB Johnny Manziel.” The team included a few stats but no other comment.

It’s over.
Cleveland used a first-round pick in the 2014 draft to select Manziel, an electrifying star at Texas A&M who earned his “Johnny Football” nickname in college with side-armed throws and scrambles for touchdowns.

But Manziel’s pro career has not gone well as he has become better known more for his excessive social life than anything else.
Manziel started just eight games for the Browns, who supported him through a lengthy stay in rehab last year, but finally grew tired of his antics and are moving on.
He passed for 1,675 yards with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions.


Johnny Be Gone: Browns release quarterback Manziel after two seasons

Fans hold a large cutout of Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel during an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 14, 2014. The troublesome quarterback has had just eight games with the Browns. Photo: AP

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2014, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel celebrates after a 7-yard touchdown run against the St. Louis Rams in the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns have released troublesome quarterback Johnny Manziel. The team cut ties on Friday, March 11, 2016, with the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner after two disappointing, drama-filled seasons. Manziel faces an uncertain future in the NFL and potential criminal charges in Texas following a domestic violence incident. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel speaks with media members following the team's 30-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, in Seattle. Cleveland did not release Manziel on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, when the NFL began its new calendar year, a move that has been expected for weeks. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)

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The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, whose future is uncertain due to possible crimnial charges in Texas, has finally been cut loose as Cleveland team management have had enough of his off-field antics
