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Quarterback Johnny Manziel is benched by Cleveland Browns for his off-field behavior during bye week

Johnny Manziel partied his way out of the lineup during Cleveland’s bye week. Browns coach Mike Pettine benched the polarizing quarterback on Tuesday for his off-field behavior.

BEREA, Ohio – Dropped from starter to third-stringer — without playing a game.

Johnny Manziel partied his way out of the lineup during Cleveland’s bye week.

Browns coach Mike Pettine benched the polarizing quarterback on Tuesday for his off-field behavior, a move that could signal Manziel’s days with the team are numbered.

Pettine said Josh McCown will start Monday night’s game against Baltimore in place of the 22-year-old Manziel, who was recently handed the starting job but couldn’t keep it while the team had a week off.