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Johnny Manziel says he attempted suicide after Browns release

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In a new documentary, Johnny Manziel says he attempted suicide after the Cleveland Browns cut him in 2016.

In Netflix's "Untold: Johnny Football," the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner said following the 2015 season, he began using OxyContin and cocaine daily, according to multiple reports. Manziel also admitted he dropped from 215 pounds in January to 175 in September.

Manziel faced a misdemeanor assault charge after being accused of hitting and threatening his then-girlfriend in January 2016. His lawyers reached an agreement with officials to dismiss the charge upon set conditions.

The Browns cut Manziel in March 2016.