Manziel has been released by the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League, and the CFL has informed all of its clubs that it will not register a contract for the quarterback 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."

EDGE Analysis

Manziel allegedly "had contravened the agreement which made him eligible to play in the league." While the exact infraction the quarterback is reportedly responsible for remains behind closed doors, this development likely made Manziel's chance at making it in the NFL even more of a longshot.