Johnny Manziel takes responsibility for his failures with the Browns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Johnny Manziel publicly acknowledged his role in the failures of his NFL career during a recent discussion with Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase. Reflecting on his time with the Cleveland Browns, Manziel admitted, "I don’t have anybody else to blame but myself for how my NFL career went." This marks a significant shift for the former quarterback, who had previously attributed his struggles to organizational issues. Manziel's comments come nearly 11 years after he was drafted by the Browns and nearly eight years after his career ended in 2015. The conversation taking place on September 17, 2026, sheds light on Manziel's long-awaited acceptance of personal accountability.
- •Manziel admits to personal responsibility for his NFL career failures.
- •He had previously blamed the Browns for his struggles.
- •The remarks were made in a discussion with Ja'Marr Chase.
- •Manziel was drafted by the Browns in 2014 and left the NFL in 2015.
- •The discussion occurred on September 17, 2026.
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Johnny Manziel finally takes accountability, responsibility for Browns failures
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