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Manziel dropped by agent after latest incidents

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel's recent off-field behavior has proven too much for even his agent to handle. Erik Burkhardt announced in a statement on Friday morning that he is terminating his professional relationship with Manziel.

Here's the statement, via ESPN's Adam Schefter:

Johnny Manziel's agent has parted ways with him, as seen in this statement: pic.twitter.com/JKVEHOAeHm

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 5, 2016

That's some pretty small print, so we've reproduced the statement below:

"It is with deep regret that, after several emotional and very personal discussions with his family, his doctors, and my client himself, I have made the decision to terminate my professional relationship with Johnny Manziel.