Johnny Manziel was released from a treatment center Saturday, according to a report.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports (via SportsCenter) that Manziel, who entered treatment on Jan. 28, has been released from rehab.
"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," Manziel's advisor Brad Beckworth said in early February. "On behalf of Johnny and his family, we're asking for privacy until he rejoins the team in Cleveland."
Late January through mid April is a heck of a long run in treatment. But that's a good thing.
This wasn't something to rush for Manziel, who by all accounts wasn't nearly mature enough for the NFL during his first year.
The Browns haven't said one way or another whether they remain committed to Manziel for the long haul and reports emerged over the past week that Cleveland is "90 percent" done with Manziel.
The timing of his emergence from treatment is key as it relates to the NFL Draft, though. The Browns have frequently been tied to Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota. Manziel has a few weeks (just under three, to be exact) to convince Cleveland he has earnestly changed his life and is prepared to lead the team moving forward.
If he can do that, he'll need to overcome the competition of Josh McCown, Connor Shaw and a potentially not-yet-drafted quarterback to win the starting job in Cleveland.
