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No Dead End for Browns' Manziel, Just a 'Hurdle'

(Reuters) - Johnny Manziel's short-lived reign as starting quarterback for the Browns does not signal the end of his career in Cleveland but rather an obstacle for him to overcome, coach Mike Pettine said on Wednesday.

Manziel, known by the moniker "Johnny Football" from his standout collegiate years at Texas A&M, was demoted by the National Football League club on Tuesday, one day after a partying video of him hit social media sites.

The 22-year-old had been named the Browns' starter for the rest of the season after throwing for 372 yards in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov.