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NFL can’t make Johnny Manziel seek help but is ready to support him

Only Johnny Manziel can change Johnny Manziel.

The NFL and its players are ready to step in to help the troubled Browns quarterback, but the league can’t make him seek treatment.

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"We wish to give Johnny as much support as he is willing to receive. We can't make anyone do anything," NFL executive VP of football operations Troy Vincent told The Associated Press on Saturday.

"I've seen his father make a statement, reach out to the family to make sure the family knows the National Football League, the Cleveland Browns, the players association — everyone's here to support you, but you have to embrace it.