A few hours after Browns coach Mike Pettine told reporters that Johnny Manziel’s meeting with the NFL was “imminent,” Manziel is meeting with NFL investigators.
Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported Wednesday evening that NFL officials are in Cleveland to discuss with Manziel the October 12 incident with his girlfriend that included a visit from a suburban police department. No charges were filed, but both Manziel and Collen Crowley admitted to drinking and Crowley said in the original police report that Manziel had pushed her head against a window.
The NFL is investigating whether Manziel violated the league’s personal conduct policy. Manziel spent almost three months last winter in a rehab facility for an undisclosed issue. It’s not known if he’s in the league’s substance abuse program.
The league can discipline players even if criminal charges are not brought.
Manziel got the No. 1 reps in the Browns’ practice Wednesday because Josh McCown is dealing with a sore shoulder. No announcement on a starter for Sunday’s game is expected until later in the week. Before filling in for McCown in the fourth quarter last week, Manziel had not played since Week 2.
It’s uncertain when the NFL will announce any findings from its investigation.