Internet reacts to Johnny Manziel signing with the Hamilton Ti-Cats

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Johnny Football is coming to Canada.

According to his personal Twitter account, the 25-year-old quarterback announced he's taking his talents north to play in the Canadian Football League, where he's reportedly signed a deal with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Made the decision today to sign my contract with the CFL and further my football career after a long break. Very grateful for everyone that’s been supporting me along the way. I believe this is the best opportunity for me moving forward and I’m eager for what the future holds.
— Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) May 19, 2018

BREAKING: Johnny Manziel to join the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. Subscribe and listen to the full episode @comebacksznshow https://t.co/O3J4YiWgNK pic.twitter.com/lG8Pf2q2R3
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 19, 2018

The former Heisman Trophy winner has been rumored to be signing with the club since March of 2017 when the Ti-Cats first got ahold of his negotiation rights.

According to sources, Manziel is in Hamilton where he’ll be undergoing a physical exam, and then will officially sign with Hamilton once the results of the physical are in. The deal is expected to be for two-years. On top of signing with the football club, Manziel has also inked a deal to join Barstool Sports where he'll be a contributing voice on a podcast.

BREAKING: #JohnnyManziel has signed with the @hamiltontigercats of the @cfl.

A post shared by TSN (@tsn_official) on May 19, 2018 at 8:01am PDT

Here's some of the best reaction from around the internet.

Our ‘Johnny in the Hammer' reality show pitch is closer to getting the green light on CTV, as Johnny Manziel announces he will sign with the @Ticats. #JayAndDan pic.twitter.com/8VUtdAMEaG
— #JayAndDan (@JayAndDan) May 19, 2018

The real kicker for Johnny Manziel is that CFL rules require a two-year contract, so Hamilton actually has his rights not just this season, but the season after as well.

Translation: Johnny Football CANNOT sign w/an NFL team until late in the 2019 NFL season.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) May 19, 2018

I'll just say this: for almost every American-trained QB ever, the CFL has required a learning curve, because it's quite a bit harder than it looks https://t.co/LYylUn1Vv1
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) May 19, 2018

Manziel is joining the CFL. This is a great day for Canada, and therefore the entire world.....budday pic.twitter.com/ZmKGzi6U2r
— ⚡️90s Charger Fan⚡️ (@Boltnkay) May 19, 2018

Manziel to @barstoolsports on CFL: "I think it'll be fun. It's definitely not the NFL, but there have been guys who've gone up there and have come back.” https://t.co/0d5p6bycfi
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) May 19, 2018

Hi @Ticats: I am ready to spend $200 on a replica @JManziel2 jersey please invoice me
— Brandon Wainerdi (@ActuallyBrandon) May 19, 2018

Google trends today: 1) Royal Wedding, 2) Johnny Manziel, 3) Where is Hamilton? #CFL pic.twitter.com/NV4HhmswAy
— Laura Stewart (@lstewy) May 19, 2018

If Johnny Manziel is in shape, He's going to do very very well in the CFL. Bigger field, will be able to scramble and create even more splash plays. He'll shine for sure. Especially with June Jones.
— The Bishop (@JoshHarris25) May 19, 2018

The addition of Johnny Manziel will not make Hamilton an immediate contender. Toronto and Ottawa have much better all around teams and there will be a learning curve.
— David Dermer (@The_Only_Derm) May 19, 2018

A guy who has gone through a lot. Let the 2nd chance begin. I don’t have any affiliation to the Man or the team @Ticats , but certainly hope it goes well for both. https://t.co/Y4SySYm5XK
— Gino Reda (@GinoRedaTSN) May 19, 2018

There is no doubting Johnny’s arm talent. If he stays clean in Canada and makes plays, there are NFL coaches who’d take a chance on him in 2019 https://t.co/zNuXuVbV2w
— Kevin Jones (@Mr_KevinJones) May 19, 2018

IT'S TIME @JManziel2 pic.twitter.com/sD0PtIK27i
— Bottlegate (@Bottlegate) May 19, 2018

Johnny Manziel decides to sign to a Buffalo suburb, Hamilton, ON.. How the mighty have fallen.
— Rogue John Dewey (@JohnDewey) May 19, 2018

Wonder if he likes Chucks? https://t.co/eW6YuBOMZX
— Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) May 19, 2018

Let the games begin #CFL https://t.co/BmVqF4SRZq
— SanchezDavis2 (@DavisSanchez) May 19, 2018

Give Johnny Manziel credit. There have been a lot of other QBs that have said how much they want to play, then refused to take this step. Good for him.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) May 19, 2018

Johnny Manziel has signed a contract to play in the Canadian Football League for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, becoming the latest notable NFL player to jump to the CFL. pic.twitter.com/LZsFc7qMV5
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 19, 2018

Johnny Manziel has signed with the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This should be fun to watch. CFL rules favor his game
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) May 19, 2018

Manziel joins an exclusive list of former NFLers that have tried their hand up in Canada: Trent Richardson, Vince Young, Michael Sam, Chad Johnson, Ricky Williams, Andre Rison, Lawrence Phillips, Doug Flutie, Dexter Manley and Rocket Ismail.

Here's the latest intel from TSN's Matthew Scianitti.

Stay tuned for more details.

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