Quarterback Johnny Manziel has signed a player agreement with the Alliance of American Football, the league confirmed on Saturday night.
Manziel went through the league's waiver system and was claimed by the Memphis Express. The former NFL quarterback would have been sent to the San Antonio Commanders since he played at Texas A&M, but the team released his rights. The Express have a 1–5 record and are still struggling to find a starting quarterback after benching Christian Hackenberg for Zach Mettenberger, who left during Saturday's game against the Salt Lake Stallions. Brandon Silvers filled in for Mettenberger after he exited with an ankle injury in the 22–9 loss to the Stallions.