Johnny Manziel is returning for the second season of a professional league known as Fan Controlled Football, he told ESPN.
The league, which plays a 7-on-7 format in an Atlanta indoor facility, is scheduled to resume games April 16. It incorporates fan engagement in a blend of traditional and esports environments and is broadcast primarily on Twitch.
Manziel told ESPN that his formal football career “in my eyes is over” but that the FCF is something “I wanted to do for fun.” He has friendships with a number of the league’s celebrity owners, including comedian/podcaster Bob Menery and rapper Quavo.
“This is a way to go out and compete and have fun on a way smaller scale,” Manziel said. “I don’t have the drive to play football at a high level anymore. I don’t have a drive to be the best football player anymore that I used to have in my life, and I’m OK with that. I’ve come to terms with…
