When Johnny Manziel was asked in June to characterize his football career, he admitted he thought it was “in the past.” He also added, “probably.”
The former Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NFL draft pick isn’t done yet. He’s agreed to suit up in a startup league, “Fan Controlled Football,” that is scheduled to kick off in February, per ESPN.
Manziel returns for fan-run football league
The league is a 7-on-7 playing format that’s run by fans. They helped design the rules, set the rosters and call the plays. It’s a mix of a traditional football league and esports.