Hue Jackson wants Browns to move on from Johnny Manziel

— -- The hiring of Hue Jackson as coach of the Cleveland Browns means the end of Johnny Manziel in Cleveland.

According to a source close to the situation, the topic of Manziel was discussed at length in meetings between Jackson and Browns ownership. In those discussions, Jackson indicated that he would prefer the organization move on from Manziel if he were to become coach, and he was told that would not be a problem.

The Browns agreed to hire Jackson as their new coach on Wednesday.

The Browns have not been happy with Manziel since he missed the season finale -- and a scheduled assessment of his season-ending concussion.

The team believes Manziel was in Las Vegas that weekend, as USA Today reported, and though owner Jimmy Haslam would not commit firmly, the team did not concern themselves with their quarterback once the season ended.

That was a sure sign they intended to move on.

The decision remaining is whether to try to trade Manziel, or to simply cut him when the waiver period begins after the Super Bowl.