The path back to the NFL was in front of Johnny Manziel, even if it was a long shot. He had thrown at a couple of Pro Days in 2018, then signed a two-year contract to play in the CFL. It wouldn’t have been the first time a CFL player made the move to the NFL if Johnny made the successful transition. First, he had to prove he could play in that league.
Unfortunately for Johnny, he did not live up to former CFL star Warren Moon’s career. Moon would eventually move to the NFL but not before he won three Grey Cups in five seasons with Edmonton.