CFL directs Alouettes to terminate Johnny Manziel's contract

The Montreal Alouettes have released quarterback Johnny Manziel. The team said in a news release it was told by the CFL to terminate Manziel's contract "after it was found that he had contravened the agreement which made him eligible to play in the league."

from CBC | CFL News https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/cfl-directs-alouettes-to-terminate-johnny-manziel-s-contract-1.5035959?cmp=rss
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