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After riding the bench for most of the season, Cleveland Browns first-round pick Johnny Manziel will get his first start of the season at quarterback when the Browns take on the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday, according to multiple news outlets.
Breaking: Johnny Manziel and Brian Hoyer have been informed that Manziel will in fact be the starter this week. #Scoopage
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) December 9, 2014
Manziel, the 22nd overall pick of the 2014 NFL draft out of Texas A&M, replaces Brian Hoyer, who has struggled in recent weeks. Two weeks ago, Manziel relieved Hoyer and scored his first NFL touchdown on a scramble on his first drive of the game.
Related: Manziel scores first NFL touchdown
The Browns are 7-6 and currently in last place in the AFC North, but are just a 1.5 games behind the 8-4-1 Bengals for first place. Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis addressed the matchup with Manziel and the Browns on Monday, referring to the 6-foot quarterback as a “midget.” Lewis later apologized for his remarks.
In three appearances this year, Manziel has completed 5-of-9 passes for 63 yards and rushed for 13 yards and a touchdown.
A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football.
