Browns QB Johnny Manziel entered rehab facility last week
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Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has been in rehab since last Wednesday, FOX Sports 1 NFL insider Mike Garafolo has confirmed.
Manziel, whose penchant for partying has been well-documented, apparently felt like the offseason was the right time to seek help.
Brad Beckworth, a friend and advisor to Manziel and his family, confirmed that the 2014 first-round pick entered treatment, saying: "Johnny knows there are areas in which he needs to improve in order to be a better family member, friend and teammate, and he thought the offseason was the right time to take this step. On behalf of Johnny and his family, we're asking for privacy until he rejoins the team in Cleveland."
Manziel played in five games as a rookie, starting two, and completed 18 of 35 passes for 175 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. He suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in the second of those starts, a Week 16 loss to the Panthers.
Browns general manager Ray Farmer also issued a statement Monday:
"We respect Johnny's initiative in this decision and will fully support him throughout this process. Our players' health and well-being will always be of the utmost importance to the Cleveland Browns. We continually strive to create a supportive environment and provide the appropriate resources, with our foremost focus being on the individual and not just the football player. Johnny's privacy will be respected by us during this very important period and we hope that others will do the same."
