Johnny Manziel is eager to play in the Canadian Football League and is continuing to discuss a potential contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
"This is something he very much wants," said the source, who added a deal could take some time.
The Tiger-Cats, who own Manziel's CFL rights, put the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner through a series of workouts over two days in Buffalo but opted against signing him, ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported Wednesday. Vice president of football operations Kent Austin said he'll consider Manziel as an option for the future but "that's not imminent.