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Johnny Manziel may not be done with pro football after all — he’s in “serious talks” to join a new league, TMZ Sports has learned.
We’re told the 28-year-old is close to inking a deal with the new “Fan Controlled Football” league, which is set to debut in Feb. 2021.
FYI, the FCF is an arena football-style league consisting of 4 teams where almost everything — including the play calls — is picked by the fans.
So far, HUGE names like Quavo, Mike Tyson and Marshawn Lynch have all signed on to be team owners and the league has a deal for the games to stream live on Twitch.
A league spokesperson tells us Manziel is currently in talks with comedian Bob Menery — who co-owns the Zappers team with Mets pitcher Trevor May.
Obviously, it’d be a huge get for the league … Manziel was one of the most electric college football players EVER — and was a former Browns first-round pick in 2014. He also brought viewers to the TV in record numbers during his stint in the Canadian Football League.
But, Manziel hasn’t played ball since 2019 — and just a few months ago, he told TMZ Sports he was officially retired from football and moving on with his life.
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Manziel apparently had a change of heart — hey, he’s allowed — and this week, even posted about the opportunity on social media.
“Currently the starting QB of [Bob Menery’s Zappers]. Time to tear old town down in my owners honor.”
Getcha popcorn ready!
