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Johnny Manziel, stuck on the bench, has new CFL home after trade

Johnny Manziel's football career resurrection hasn't gone as planned so far.

But the latest step -- a trade from the Canadian Football League's Hamilton Tiger-Cats to the Montreal Alouettes -- might be the spark the former Heisman Trophy winner needs.

For starters, it gives him a chance to be one.

Manziel was stuck behind former Oregon QB Jeremiah Masoli on the depth chart with the Tiger-Cats, through no fault of Manziel. At one point, Masoli had nine consecutive 300-yard passing games, tying a CFL record.

Also, the trade to Montreal reunites Manziel with Mike Sherman.