Ex-Texas governor weighs in

The Browns released Johnny Manziel last month, less than two years after they selected him in the first round of the draft. Now, days removed from a grand jury indictment in the domestic assault case involving his former girlfriend, it’s unclear if Manziel will ever play in the NFL again.

And while players wash out of the league every year, Manziel’s issues are solely of the off-field variety. He seemed to be on the right path after spending 10 weeks in a treatment facility last offseason, but things went south in the months that followed. Two weeks ago, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, fired him after Manziel refused to get help. And Manziel’s father said earlier this year that Manziel won’t see his next birthday if he doesn’t change.

Meanwhile, the list of those looking to get Manziel back on track continues to grow. Professional wrestler Jake “The Snake” Roberts, who has battled substance abuse and addition, said last week that he’s reached out to Manziel “many times” and will continue …

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