The Browns denied a report from NFL Network claiming they lied about Johnny Manziel suffering a concussion late last season to cover up the troubled quarterback allegedly showing up to a practice drunk.
The team’s stance is as follows:
Manziel suffered a concussion Dec. 27 in a 17-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs but wasn’t diagnosed with the injury until Dec. 30 after arriving at Browns headquarters that morning and complaining of symptoms. Instead of practicing that day, he was sent to the doctor. On Dec. 31, former Browns coach Mike Pettine ruled out Manziel for the Jan.