Johnny Manziel expresses lasting disdain for Cleveland Browns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Johnny Manziel stated in a recent podcast that he holds intense bitterness toward the Cleveland Browns, saying he will forever hate the team. Reflecting on his time with the Browns, Manziel criticized the organization for the way his career unfolded and expressed a desire for the team to fail. He was drafted by Cleveland in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft but was released after two years, having struggled with both on-field performance and off-field issues. During his brief time with the franchise, he started eight games and posted 1,600 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Manziel’s continued animosity highlights his unresolved feelings about his NFL career.
- •Manziel revealed his contempt for the Browns on a podcast.
- •He was drafted 22nd overall by Cleveland in 2014.
- •Manziel started eight games for the Browns, throwing for 1,600 yards.
- •He criticized the organization for his career struggles.
- •Manziel expressed a desire for the Browns to experience failure.
- 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Johnny Manziel says he will forever hate Cleveland
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