Heisman Trophy winner’s $5M ‘bender’ led to suicide attempt after NFL team cut.
A Former Football Star’s Darkest Moments: Johnny Manziel’s Untold Story
In a gripping episode of Netflix’s “Untold” set to release on Tuesday, former college football phenomenon Johnny Manziel opens up about his tumultuous journey and the struggles that led him to attempt suicide in 2016. After being released from the Cleveland Browns, Manziel’s life took a dark turn, and he reveals his battle with bipolar disorder, which was diagnosed the same year.
Describing the aftermath of his unsuccessful stint with the Browns, Manziel says, “The ride was over. I couldn’t fix what I had done with the NFL, with [Texas] A&M, everything.” The weight of his failures and the stigma associated with his mental health condition pushed him to the brink.
Former Football star Johnny Manziel opens up about planning to commit suicide after finding out he’s bipolar.
“I got diagnosed as bipolar and I felt like it was the same as being called an alcoholic or a drug addict,”
“Spend as much money as I possibly could and then my plan… pic.twitter.com/XRzzVU8FzK
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 4, 2023
Fortunately, Manziel’s suicide attempt was unsuccessful when the handgun he used failed to fire. Reflecting on his actions, he admits that his spending spree leading up to the attempt was a way to justify his decision to himself. The experience made him realize that it was merely an excuse and an escape.
During his post-release bender, Manziel’s weight dropped significantly, going from 215 to 175 pounds. He turned to drugs like cocaine and Oxycontin to cope with his emotional turmoil.
The failed suicide attempt became a turning point for Manziel, prompting him to leave his Los Angeles residence and return to Texas to live with his family. Despite the setbacks, his remarkable college career, which earned him the Heisman Trophy, had sparked interest in his NFL potential. However, concerns about his character caused him to slip in the 2014 NFL Draft.
In a promotional video for “Untold,” released in July, “Johnny Football” hints at his wild partying lifestyle, setting the stage for the untold story that will be revealed in the upcoming episode.
Jake Paul. Johnny Football. Hall of Shame. Swamp Kings.
You think you know these stories, but you don’t. Netflix Sports Series UNTOLD Volume 3 returns August 1 pic.twitter.com/IR1RzJF3NO
— Netflix (@netflix) July 18, 2023
Despite his troubled past, Manziel is now looking to the future. He plans to open “Johnny Manziel’s Money Bar” in College Station, Texas, as he pivots beyond football. However, he hasn’t completely left the game behind. Manziel is set to compete with the Zappers of the Fan Controlled Football League in their 2024 season.
Johnny Manziel’s journey serves as a reminder that even in the face of darkness, there is hope for redemption and a chance to rewrite one’s story.
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Source: The Western Journal
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