In an interview aired on NFL Network, analyst Mike Silver reports that the Cleveland Browns lied about quarterback Johnny Manziel being in concussion protocol after the former A&M quarterback "showed up drunk at practice" toward the end of the season.
"I just want to put this in perspective," said Silver in a video posted to NFL.com. "I was with a Browns player yesterday. Johnny Manziel going into what would be a start late in the season showed up drunk at practice on a Wednesday. The Browns lied and said he was in the concussion protocol. Let me repeat that, the Browns lied, to try to protect, and I would argue enable, this irresponsible and very troubled young man.