CFL directs Alouettes to terminate Johnny Manziel's contract
11:39am PST - February 27th, 2019 johnny manziel - CBC NewsThe Montreal Alouettes have released quarterback Johnny Manziel. The team said in a news release it was told by the CFL to terminate Manziel's contract "after it was found that he had contravened the agreement which made him eligible to play in the league."