The troubled free agent quarterback, who was suspended Thursday for four games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, is reportedly drawing interest from the Arena Football League.
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According to TMZ Sports, AFL commissioner Scott Butera is open to giving Manziel a chance if the former Browns signal caller is willing to recommit to football.
“We could provide a strong platform for him to demonstrate that he is back,” Butera said. “We would also work with him and provide him whatever help he needed to live a healthy life.”
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Butera would be taking a risk on Manziel, who is viewed as “radioactive” by NFL teams. Not only does he have the suspension hanging over him, but he’s also in the middle of a legal battle in which he’s accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Manziel recently vowed to stay completely sober beginning July 1 so he can start training for an NFL comeback.
