Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel entered treatment on Wednesday.
Manziel's publicist Denise Michaels released a statement to explain Manziel's decision.
"Brad Beckworth, a friend and advisor to Manziel and his family, has confirmed that Johnny entered treatment on Wednesday,'' according to the statement. "Johnny knows there are areas in which he needs to improve in order to be a better family member, friend and teammate and he thought the off-season was the right time to take this step.'