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Texas police investigate incident involving Johnny Manziel

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. An advisor for Manziel said in a statement released by the team Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, that Manziel has decided to enter treatment for an unspecified condition. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. An advisor for Manziel said in a statement released by the team Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, that Manziel has decided to enter treatment for an unspecified condition. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Jan 31, 2016

Once again, the legal spotlight is on Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel.

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Police were called to investigate an incident involving the NFL star in Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday.

Authorities said in a statement that officers were called to an apartment building early that morning about a possible assault. Officers spoke with a 23-year-old woman who said she had been involved in an incident with her ex-boyfriend in Dallas hours prior. That ex-boyfriend was later identified as Manziel.
A preliminary investigation determined that a possible assault had occurred, but the woman, who wasn't the person that had made the 911 call, refused to cooperate with officers, and there was no evidence of a crime scene.

However, the woman told officers she was concerned about Manziel's welfare. Fort Worth police said they are working with Dallas police to determine if any criminal offenses occurred.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told ESPN the league was aware of the incident and "looking into it.''

In January 2015, Manziel voluntarily entered a rehabilitation facility for undisclosed reasons. Nine months later, he was pulled over by police, and his then-girlfriend said the 23-year-old had pushed her head into a window. He was not charged or disciplined by the league. In November, footage surfaced of Manziel partying with an alcoholic beverage, which resulted in his demotion to third-string. Soon after, he suffered a concussion and did not attend the team's season final game. 

According to ESPN, sources have discussed the potential for new Browns coach Hue Jackson to consider parting ways with Manziel if he becomes head coach.

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