NFL Trade Rumors 2016: Cleveland Browns to Deal Johnny Manziel to Dallas Cowboys?
The Cleveland Browns made bold moves after their season ended on Sunday. General manager Ray Farmer and coach Mike Pettine are both gone, and sophomore quarterback Johnny Manziel could be out as well soon.
Multiple reports confirmed that the Browns will likely part ways with Manziel after being involved in another controversy before their regular-season finale on Sunday.
The former Texas A&M standout was not scheduled to play for the Browns on Sunday due to concussion, but he was reportedly spotted in Las Vegas despite being under concussion protocol.
Earlier this year, Manziel was also involved in a roadside incident with his girlfriend Colleen Crowley. The 23-year-old quarterback was also seen in a video partying during a bye week, which forced the coaching staff to demote him to third-string quarterback.
According to Peter King of Sports Illustrated, the Browns "are done" with Manziel and he will be surprised if the troubled quarterback will play in Cleveland again. King added that Manziel, the 22nd overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, wants to move to the Dallas Cowboys.
ESPN analyst John Clayton also had the same take on SportsCenter last week. He said that Manziel's time in Cleveland is over and he will likely be traded to the Cowboys for draft pick. He added that the Browns will likely select a quarterback with their first-round pick.
"If they do take a quarterback, you know that they're not going to stay with Johnny Manziel," Clayton said. "They will try to flip him for a low draft choice - fifth-round, sixth-round pick - Dallas would be a likely destination, but I think you can understand that there's disappointment with the way this all worked out."
Bud Shaw of Cleveland.com also insisted that firing Pettine and Farmer is not enough to turn things around next season after the team ended with a 3-13 record this. Shaw said that team owner Jimmy Haslam should also get rid of Manziel, suggesting a draft-day trade to the Cowboys.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is still interested in Manziel. Jones previously admitted that he was close to drafting Manziel in 2014, but they eventually picked Zach Martin because they are still pinning their hopes on veteran quarterback Tony Romo.
It remains to be seen what the Cowboys are willing to give up to acquire Manziel in the offseason. Manziel completed 57.8 percent of his passes for 1,500 yards with seven touchdowns and five interceptions for the Browns this season.
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