Johnny Manziel Is Taking The Next Step For Possible Comeback After Reportedly Working Out With CFL Team

Johnny Manziel is reportedly taking the next steps for an NFL comeback by proving himself in a smaller league.

According to The Hamilton Spectator, Johnny Football worked out for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.

Via The Hamilton Spectator

Johnny Manziel has worked out for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Sources say Manziel was put through the paces by the Riders in Florida in advance of last month’s Senior Bowl.

Unfortunately the reported workout may have violated CFL rules.

Manziel resides on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ negotiation list, having been added on Sept. 9, 2012, and Saskatchewan did not have permission to conduct the workout. That’s a violation of CFL bylaws, according to the league.

“The rules regarding the neglist are outlined in our by-laws. A team has exclusive rights to a player on their neglist,” according to a league official. “Therefore that player could not be contacted by, worked out by, or negotiate with another club unless consent is given.”

If this report is true it’s good to see Manziel taking the next steps to actually trying to make something of himself instead of partying his life away.

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Brobible sports editor. Jorge is a Miami native and lifelong Heat fan. He has been covering the NBA, MLB and NFL professionally for almost 10 years, specializing in digital media.