NFL Rumors: Cowboys, Eagles, Rams and 49ers linked to Johnny Manziel

by Scott Sargent

As the days of Johnny Manziel in Cleveland appear to be drawing closer to an end, many fans and reporters are speculating as to where the second-year quarterback could see the next chapter of his career unfold. In an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” Thursday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter listed the St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers and (of course) the Dallas Cowboys as the most likely destinations for Manziel if he were to leave Cleveland. When Patrick inquired about the Philadelphia Eagles, Schefter said he believes that they too would be a possibility.

Transcribed by Larry Brown Sports:

“I think he’d be in the conversation. Kelly has to find somebody to run that offense,” Schefter said. “Sam Bradford’s contract is up. Mark Sanchez has not proven that he can be a reliable week in and week out starter. I think the Eagles will look over all those options.”

The Eagles are an outright mess, but it’s tough to envision a quarterback like Manzlel fitting in to Kelly’s offense. And as fun as having Manziel linked to Kelly, the media storm in Dallas would be off the charts.

“Somebody will roll the dice and you know that Jerry Jones loves to make a splash, particularly when the cost is low like it will be with Johnny Manziel.”

The Niners are in a state of flux after this year’s falling out with quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The Rams reportedly considered Manziel before using their first-round pick on Aaron Donald, who made the Pro Bowl in 2014. And it appears that Jones’ Cowboys will be linked to Manziel as long as he is in the league. A day earlier, Schefter discussed Manziel heading to the Cowboys, especially in the wake of Tony Romo’s second injury this season. Though I guess this is understandable when stories about physical restraint on Draft Day leak out after a player lands on another team.

Originally published at www.waitingfornextyear.com on December 3, 2015.