Johnny Manziel unleashes profanity at Tony Rizzo on social media
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Johnny Manziel responded with harsh language to Cleveland radio host Tony Rizzo on July 1, 2026. This reaction stemmed from a recent viral clip of Rizzo questioning Manziel's ongoing disdain for the Cleveland Browns, who drafted him in 2014. Despite a tumultuous career that included eight games with the team, Manziel expressed a desire for the franchise to suffer. Rizzo highlighted the support fans showed him while he played, prompting Manziel's outburst, which included offensive remarks aimed at Rizzo. This exchange reignites past tensions that linger between Manziel and the Cleveland media, even over a decade after his departure from the NFL.
- •Manziel criticized Rizzo's questions about his hatred for the Browns.
- •Rizzo questioned why Manziel holds resentment for the team that drafted him.
- •Manziel's original comments about hoping the Browns go winless come from an interview last September.
- •The exchange showcases the strained relationship between Manziel and Cleveland media.
- •Manziel last played in the NFL over a decade ago and has since had a rocky career.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Johnny Manziel goes on profane social media rant at Tony Rizzo
"It’s been over a decade since Johnny Manziel played football for the Cleveland Browns. But there is still no love lost between Manziel and folks in Cleveland, like radio host Tony Rizzo. Manziel was famously drafted in the first round by the Browns as their next hopeful franchise savior after winning the Heisman Trophy at…
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