Johnny Manziel Discusses 2016 Struggles, Reports of Charging for Pictures

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel took to Twitter on Thursday to address his struggles in 2016 and try to make amends: 

The 24-year-old also indicated things were looking up:

Ed Werder of ESPN.com reported Friday that Manziel said he has "achieved sobriety without professional assistance, needs to maintain and wants to play" in the NFL.

"A preseason game, anything—I don't care what it is," he said. "Only need one team to believe in me, and I'll do anything to make that a possibility."

Manziel also addressed a report that said he'd be charging for pictures in the lead-up to Super Bowl LI in Houston on Feb. 5. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, fans could get an autograph or a professional photo with Manziel for $99 or a selfie for $50.

"Just had this brought to to my attention. I'm not charging a penny for a damn 'selfie' at the Super Bowl," he tweeted. "Dumbest thing I've ever heard. I'm doing this signing for the people (especially Texans) who have stuck with me through all the mistakes I've made these past years."

Last March, the Browns waived Manziel after off-field issues and on-field struggles plagued his tenure in Cleveland. In 14 games over two seasons, he recorded 1,675 passing yards with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions.

2016 began on a sour note when he skipped the Browns' final game of the season and was seen in Las Vegas wearing a wig and a fake mustache, according to ESPN Las Vegas.

Then, later that January, he was accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Colleen Crowley, which he was indicted for in April.

In November, Dallas prosecutors agreed to dismiss the charges if Manziel could "complete drug and alcohol rehab, attend an anger management class and show up at a domestic violence impact panel," as well as stay away from Crowley, per Stephen Young of the Dallas Observer.

On Jan. 2, TMZ Sports reported Manziel possibly violated those orders on New Year's Eve as he partied in the same nightclub as Crowley.

The Texas native and former Texas A&M standout has experienced a swift fall from grace over the past few years, which has made NFL success seem unlikely. But if he can show teams he's trustworthy, he may get another shot at professional football.       

"Have to LIVE these words, not just TWEET them," he wrote.