According to ESPN, the former Cleveland Browns quarterback is returning for a second season to the professional league known as Fan Controlled Football.

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According to ESPN, Johnny Manziel‘s “formal football career is done in my eyes.” The FCF, on the other hand, is something “I wanted to do for enjoyment.”

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According to the FCF’s official website, the league raised $40 million, resulting in an eight-team expansion.

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