Denials were flying fast and furious after Thursday’s online report that the Saskatchewan Roughriders had worked out quarterback Johnny Manziel. Dunk reported that the Riders didn’t have permission from the Tiger-Cats to conduct a workout — one the Roughriders deny holding. Related“The Saskatchewan Roughriders have not held or attended a workout involving Johnny Manziel,” Chris Jones, the Riders’ vice-president of football operations, head coach and general manager, said in a media release. Manziel, who was selected 22nd overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL draft, has dealt with off-field controversy during his professional career. In November, Manziel reached a deal with prosecutors on a conditional dismissal of a misdemeanour domestic assault charge involving his former girlfriend.

Source: National Post February 10, 2017 12:56 UTC