CAPTION: Quarterback Johnny Manziel went through his first practice as an Alouette on Monday, after being traded to Montreal from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Manziel says the change has been a “whirlwind.” (July 23, 2018) SOUNDBITE: Johnny Manziel, Alouettes quarterback PLACELINE: Montreal CREDIT: The Canadian Press STORYLINE: Johnny Manziel is eager to get into a CFL game, but he will let coach Mike Sherman decide when he will make his first start for the Montreal Alouettes.

The 25-year-old quarterback, who is trying to resurrect a promising career, went through his first practice as an Alouette on Monday, a day after the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner was traded to Montreal in a five-player deal from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.