Chris Gonos had some harsh words for Johnny Manziel a few weeks ago, but now the Cleveland Browns fan is singing a different tune.
Gonos accused Manziel of assaulting him and his brother near an elevator in a high-end apartment complex in late November. Manziel’s agent, Erik Burkhardt, came to his client’s defense, claiming it was Gonos who attacked the Browns quarterback.
On Saturday, Gonos posted on his Facebook page an apology to Manziel that he also sent to the Northeast Ohio Media Group.
“I would like to apologize for approaching you the way I did,” Gonos wrote, via Cleveland.com. “All I ever wanted was to show love and give respect. What occurred that night was a huge misunderstanding. Never did I intend to escalate an altercation.
“I was simply overwhelmed by seeing the man, which I believe is the quarterback of the future of Cleveland. I apologize for the incident and bringing a negative light to your name and reputation.”
Manziel wasn’t listed as a suspect and no arrests were made, but Browns general manager Ray Farmer remarked that the time of the incident was “concerning” to the team.
It appears the event is water under the bridge now, as Manziel prepares to make his first career NFL start when the Browns take on the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday.
“As a true Clevelander I wish you the best and I’m ready for you to ‘wreck this league,'” Gonos added.
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