Manziel expected to make CFL debut Friday

Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach June Jones said Monday he expects Johnny Manziel to make his CFL debut Friday in the preseason game against the Toronto Argonauts, according to TSN.

June praised Manziel for being mentally "plugged in" since his arrival north of the border, but said he won't force the former NFL first-round pick into action if he doesn't feel the passer is fully prepared.

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Jeremiah Masoli sits atop the Tiger-Cats' quarterback depth chart after starting 12 games in 2017. Manziel, meanwhile, is set to battle for his place in a quarterback room that also contains Vernon Adams Jr., Bryant Moniz, and Dane Evans.

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