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Browns QB Manziel hopes to earn back respect after rehab (Yahoo Sports)

Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has apologized to the team and its fans and asked for privacy during his recovery from an undisclosed substance problem. Manziel released a statement through the Browns on Friday. Manziel was discharged last week following a 2 1/2-month stay. Manziel says he takes ”full responsibility for my actions” and he intends to ”work very hard to regain everyone’s trust and respect.” Manziel, who earned his ”Johnny

Winston's lawyer calls sex assault suit against QB a 'stunt' (Yahoo Sports)

The attorney for NFL prospect Jameis Winston said the lawsuit filed against the former Florida State University quarterback by a woman who says he raped her is ”false” and a ”stunt.” David Cornwell said in written a statement Friday the lawsuit by former Florida State student Erica Kinsman was expected. He said her accusations have been rejected by police and Florida State. The lawsuit was filed Thursday, two weeks before

NFL reinstates Adrian Peterson from suspension (Yahoo Sports)

Adrian Peterson has been cleared to return to the NFL. Commissioner Roger Goodell sent the Minnesota Vikings star a letter on Thursday advising him of his reinstatement. Peterson missed most of last season while facing child abuse charges in Texas. Goodell wrote that Peterson will have to fulfill all the obligations of his plea deal that reduced a felony charge to a misdemeanor.