The CFL provided a statement to TSN's Dave Naylor, explaining the 10-day window for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to offer a contract to, trade, or release Johnny Manziel has been extended to evaluate the former NFL QB.

Here is the CFL statement on why Ticats were given extension on 10-day window to decide what they will do with @JManziel2: (1/2) — David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) September 15, 2017

"The window was extended to facilitate a process of evaluation for the player. We'll have no further comment until and unless that process has been completed,” the CFL said in their statement.

Manziel is subject to a domestic violence assessment and interview with commissioner Randy Ambrosie before being eligible to play in the league. Manziel faced a domestic violence charge after he was accused of hitting and threatening his former girlfriend in 2016 that was later dismissed upon conditions.

"The window was extended to facilitate a process of evaluation for the player. We'll have no further comment until ,,, (2/3) #CFL #Ticats — David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) September 15, 2017

,,, and unless that process has been completed.” (3/3) So Ticats need to know Manziel's status with CFL before they can decide what to do. — David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) September 15, 2017

The Ticats need to know Manziel's status with the league before deciding what to do with the former NFL quarterback and college football star.