“Going to slap…” Johnny Manziel’s scorching comment defending Cam Newton adds fuel to fiery Jalen Hurts media controversy | NFL News
Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel has once again taken to social media to defend a fellow football icon—and this time, his fiery words were aimed at Philadelphia Eagles superfan King Gillie. The controversy erupted after a viral video showed Gillie taunting Cam Newton for never winning a Super Bowl, a jab that didn’t sit well with Manziel, who wasted no time clapping back.
Johnny Manziel defends Cam Newton with savage clapback amid Jalen Hurts media drama targeting Eagles superfan
During his birthday celebration, King Gillie—known for his passionate Eagles support—was seen holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy and mocking Newton’s NFL résumé. “Cam ain’t never had one of these, and I ain’t going back and forth with you,” he said into the mic. “Thank you Jalen. Appreciate you Jalen. Love you Nick. Appreciate you Jalen. Cam Newton never had one of these.”The clip, shared by the parody “Shannon Sharpes Burner” account on X, quickly made the rounds, drawing attention not only for the statement but for its timing. Less than 24 hours later, Johnny Manziel unleashed a scathing response on the platform.“Yo King Gillie you may be the biggest f-cking loser on the planet. Talking like you’ve f-cking done anything on a football field. If I see you just know I’m going to slap the f-ck out of you, trust,” Manziel posted.Manziel’s outrage wasn’t just about football accolades—it was personal. Newton had appeared just the day before on Manziel’s new podcast Glory Daze, where both men reflected on their shared past as underdog icons in college football.
Newton and Manziel: Heads of the underdog empire
In the podcast episode, Newton delved into what made their college football journeys so powerful and similar. “When you think about Texas A&M and you think about Texas, who’s the superior team? Texas. Right? When you think about Auburn and you think about Alabama, who’s the superior team? Alabama. We were the heads of the underdogs.”Both Newton and Manziel etched their names into college football history—Newton in 2010 with Auburn and Manziel in 2012 with Texas A&M. Though Newton’s NFL career included a league MVP award and a Super Bowl appearance, the mutual respect between the two remains rooted in their college dominance, not just professional achievements.Manziel’s defense of Newton wasn’t just about a friend—it was about legacy, respect, and reminding fans that greatness isn’t always measured by trophies.Also Read: Jayden Daniels does not care much what people say, he is still a ‘Momma’s boy’: “She’s a mom first”
