Johnny Manziel would be welcomed with open arms to the Canadian Football League, according to league commissioner Jeffrey Orridge.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have the negotiation rights to the former Heisman winner, which means that if he heads north of the border that’s where he’s likely headed, according to ESPN. (RELATED: Meet The Playboy Model Johnny Manzi
Orridge is very open to the idea of Manziel tearing up the CFL as long as they feel he meshes well with the culture. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Johnny Manziel Gets Tattoo Of AR-15 [PHOTOS])
“We try not to speculate on situations like that, and I really can’t speculate too much on hypotheticals. But I can tell you that what’s paramount to us is ensuring the success of an athlete, while at the same time preserving and promoting the integrity of the league and the game,” Orridge told ESPN. (SLIDESHOW: Derek Jet
CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
He also added, “I rely primarily on the assessment of the team. It is their charge to evaluate the talent and to bring that talent forward. To be candid, if there is a situation that we believe warrants additional input, we certainly want to provide that to the team. We’re obviously charged with making sure that the integrity of the league and the integrity of our brand is perpetuated.”
Manziel currently remains a free agent in the NFL, and has not signed with another team after being cut by the Cleveland Browns.