CLEVELAND (AP) – Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has entered treatment for unspecified reasons, telling his team he needs to improve himself before rejoining.
Manziel entered treatment last Wednesday, an advisor for Manziel said in a statement released by the team on Monday.
“Johnny knows there are areas he needs to improve on to help him be a better family member, friend and teammate, so he decided to take this step in his life during the offseason,” Manziel advisor Brad Beckworth said. Beckworth says the former Heisman Trophy winner and his family are asking for privacy until he rejoins the team in Cleveland.
Beckworth’s statement did not indicate reasons for Manziel needing treatment. The location of the facility where Manziel is staying was not immediately known.
Browns general manager Ray Farmer said in a statement that the team fully supports Manziel and respects his initiative in entering treatment. He says the team will respect Manziel’s privacy during treatment.