Speaking on Monday at the Cleveland Auto Show, Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine revealed that Johnny Manziel remains in a treatment facility to deal with his personal issues and that it's too early to say when he will be released or ready for offseason workouts.
"We're giving him his privacy and let him do what he has to do," said Pettine, per ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler. "It was something he was very resolute needed to get done."
Pettine added that he's been in contact with Manziel, per Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland:
According to Fowler, "the Browns are encouraged by Manziel's offseason" and believe the 22-year-old will benefit from working with the coaching staff when he's cleared to return.
Manziel entered a rehabilitation program at the beginning of February, per Mary Kay Cabot of the Northeast Ohio Media Group. His publicist released a statement that read in part: "Johnny knows there are areas in which he needs to improve in order to be a better family member, friend and teammate, and he thought the offseason was the right time to take this step."
Whether or not Manziel is ready in time for training camp, the Browns will have at least two quarterbacks on the roster with Josh McCown, whom Cleveland signed this month, and Connor Shaw under contract.
If push comes to shove, the Browns can start McCown once the regular season begins and give Manziel the time he needs fully acclimate with the team.
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