Johnny Manziel Signs With Memphis Express of AAF
Adam Schefter of ESPN has reported that Johnny Manziel will play in the inaugural Alliance of American Football. Currently, the league is in week 6 of the 10 week league.
Due to a mechanism within the league’s rules, Manziel headed straight to the waiver wire after he announced his intentions of playing in the league.
Source: Johnny Manziel has signed the Alliance of American Football Standard Player Agreement.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2019
Johnny Manziel now will go through the AAF waiver system since the San Antonio Commanders released his college allocation rights. Lowest win-loss percentage up first for Johnny Football.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2019
Welcome to the 901 @JManziel2
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— Memphis Express (@aafexpress) March 17, 2019
This comes in wake of his release from the CFL in February. Memphis is currently 1-5 on the season, and Mike Singletary is the head coach.