Johnny Manziel's camp has been in contact with Alliance of American Football officials about the possibility of joining the league, AAF chairman Tom Dundon told USA TODAY Sports on Thursday.

Dundon said the league and Manziel's camp have been in touch in the 24 hours after the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner was barred from the Canadian Football League, and the AAF has offered him the opportunity to work out for its teams.

Dundon, who became the AAF's chairman earlier this month after making a nine-figure investment in the league, said it was not immediately clear whether Manziel would accept the workout offer. The San Antonio Commanders own Manziel's rights under the league's college allocation system, but personnel from all eight AAF teams would be invited to the potential workout, Dundon said.

"Right now, it’s a decision of the GMs, and they can decide what they want to do," Dundon told USA TODAY Sports.

"If talent-wise this is close, the negative of him is that there is drama with him and you are trying to win games and build a team. The positive is that he brings in fans and attention."

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The Action Network first reported the contact between Manziel and the AAF.

Manziel's agent, Erik Burkhardt, did not reply to multiple requests for comment from USA TODAY Sports on Thursday.

Manziel, 26, was released by the Montreal Alouettes on Wednesday and barred from signing with any other CFL team after violating an agreement with the league. The CFL has revealed neither the specific stipulations within that agreement nor which of them Manziel violated.

Shortly after the news broke, Manziel wrote on Twitter that he was "(looking) forward to exploring new options within the United States." The AAF is midway through its inaugural season, and another spring league, the XFL, will kick off in 2020.

An XFL spokesperson told USA TODAY Sports the league has not had any contact with Manziel or his representatives.

Should Manziel opt for the AAF, Dundon said the former first-round NFL draft pick would be evaluated "like any other player," and he would not be offered a special contract because of his marquee name. Every player in the AAF receives a three-year deal worth $250,000.

"Everybody gets the same," Dundon said. "That will never change."

Under the league's allocation process, the Commanders would have the first chance to sign Manziel because he played college football at Texas A&M. Other teams would then be able to sign him if San Antonio declined.

Cody Bays, a spokesperson for the Commanders, told USA TODAY Sports in an email that the team had not had direct contact with Manziel or his representatives as of early Thursday afternoon. He noted that Manziel's camp has been in touch with the league, however.

Why Manziel was barred from the CFL remains a mystery, and the details could play a role in where he lands next. He was released by the Browns in 2016 because of a series of off-the-field incidents, as well as a lack of production, and he was charged with assault for allegedly striking his ex-girlfriend in 2016. The charge was dismissed after Manziel completed a conditional dismissal agreement.

AAF spokespeople did not reply to an email seeking information about the league's personal conduct policy, among other questions related to Manziel.

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