Manziel returns to Zappers for FCF season 2.0

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The league, which plays a 7-on-7 format in an Atlanta indoor facility, is scheduled to resume games April 16. It incorporates fan engagement in a blend of traditional and esports environments and is broadcast primarily on Twitch.

Manziel told ESPN that his formal football career "in my eyes is over," but that the FCF is something "I wanted to do for fun." He has friendships with a number of the league's celebrity owners, including comedian/podcaster Bob Menery and rapper Quavo.

"This is a way to go out and compete and have fun on a way smaller scale," Manziel said. "I don't have the drive to play football at a high level anymore. I don't have a drive to be the best football player anymore that I used to have in my life, and I'm OK with that. I've come to terms with what my football career was, and what it is, and now I'm trying to figure out how I can stay entangled in the game, but from a different position.

"[FCF] is not trying to build this on my back and make me be the main focus point. I feel like I'm simply there to help bring a little bit of magic and a little bit of entertainment, but on a way different scale than the past."

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In January, the FCF said it secured a $40 million Series A raise to play for the next two seasons. The league has expanded from four to eight teams for 2022. Its co-founder is entrepreneur Sohrob Farudi, and other celebrity owners include NFL players Dalvin Cook, Austin Ekeler, Richard Sherman and the retired Marshawn Lynch.

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