Report: Johnny Manziel unlikely to face discipline from NFL
By Thomas Moore
Oct 4, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) looks on before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel will reportedly not face any discipline from the NFL for the Oct. 12 domestic incident between him and his girlfriend, according to NFL.com.
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport first reported on Thursday that Manziel is not expected to be disciplined for being stopped by police in Avon, a suburb on Cleveland’s west side, after police said a domestic argument got out of hand between Manziel and his girlfriend, Colleen Elizabeth Crowley, a student at Texas Christian University. The police report said both Manziel and Crowley were drinking, but neither were charged.
#Browns QB Johnny Manziel is not expected to be disciplined for his role in a roadside incident last week, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 29, 2015
However, despite the league’s on website saying that Manziel won’t be disciplined, a league spokesman said the NFl has not yet made a decision, according to Nate Ulrich at ohio.com.
“No decision has been made yet,” the spokesman said in the story. “It remains under review.”
Browns head coach Mike Pettine had no update on the situation when he met with the media today.
“We have not (heard from the NFL),” Pettine said. “(We) expect it soon, but I know that like I said, they have their time table. I know there are reports out there, but we, especially from a coaching standpoint, are bunkered in, preparing for the game. When we get word, we get the word.”
Pettine also said that he has not heard how quickly the NFL will make a decision.
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Manziel practiced with the starting offense on Wednesday as Josh McCown continues to recover from shoulder and rib injuries suffered during the game against the St. Louis Rams. Pettine said McCown would be limited in practice on Thursday but would make some throws.
Manziel met with NFL senior advisor Lisa Friel on Wednesday at team headquarters in Berea, according to cleveland.com, during which he was represented by NFLPA attorney Heather McPhee.
Friel is one of four women appointed by NFL Commisioner Roger Goodell last year to help shape the league’s policies on domestic violence and sexual assault.
According to Northeast Ohio Media Group, NFL investigators talked with members of the Avon Police Department last week to gain further insight into what transpired that day.