Johnny Manziel insists he's keeping low profile, focused on health

Embattled quarterback Johnny Manziel has been relatively quiet since making a vow to go completely sober starting July 1.

The Washington Post wrote an in-depth feature on Manziel but he did not respond to text messages requesting an interview for the story.

Manziel's spokeswoman, Denise Michaels, told the Post that the former Cleveland Browns quarterback is "content and settled" after she saw him recently.

Michaels emailed a statement to the newspaper from Manziel.

"I'm actually doing well," Manziel said in the statement. "I have good friends around me supporting what I do and I try to support them in what they want to do. I'm not saying I'm never drinking again, but for now just mostly being healthy. I've got a killer gym in my house and I can spend time working out. I'm interested in doing a lot of different things in my life -- including football -- but, right now, I'm just exploring options and waiting to see what the future holds."

Manziel has only given interviews to TMZ since March when he was released by the Browns. On Saturday, Manziel posted Instagram videos from Hawaii.

On June 30, the NFL suspended Manziel four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The suspension would begin once the free agent signs with a team. Manziel has remained unsigned after some offseason issues which include being charged with assaulting his now-former girlfriend.

Manziel could face further discipline under the NFL's personal conduct policy over the alleged assault.

Manziel's father, Paul, told ESPN last month that his son was a "druggie," and that jail "would be the best place for him."

Manziel, a former Heisman Trophy winner at Texas A&M, was a first-round pick by Cleveland in 2014.

In two seasons with the Browns, Manziel appeared in 15 games and posted a 2-6 record as a starter. He completed 57 percent of his passes for 1,675 yards and seven touchdowns while throwing seven interceptions.