The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have traded quarterback Johnny Manziel to the Montreal Alouettes in a move that will reunite Manziel with the former Texas A&M coach who recruited him to the school, Mike Sherman.
In the deal, Manziel, offensive tackle Tony Washington and offensive lineman Landon Rice were sent to Montreal in exchange for defensive end Jamaal Westerman, wide receiver Chris Williams and first-round picks in 2020 and 2022.
“We have acquired an exceptional quarterback with undeniable talent,” Alouettes general manager Kavis Reed said in a official statement. “With his great mobility, his athletic abilities and his instinct we believe that he will have a positive impact on our offence.”
“This is a move both Kavis Reed and I felt we needed to make at this time,” Sherman said.
“Neither one of us believes in the status quo and felt we needed to shake things up. Johnny is someone we believe can elevate one of the most important positions on our team.
“I look forward to reuniting with Johnny again and working with him.”
Manziel signed a two-year contract with the Tiger-Cats in May and now heads to Montreal who saw starting quarterback Drew Willy leave Saturday’s 25-8 loss to the Calgary Stampeders with a hand injury.
Montreal is also without Jeff Mathews for four to six weeks because of a foot injury.