Johnny Manziel misses second straight Alouettes practice due to the flu

Johnny Manziel is not in attendance for the second consecutive day at Alouettes practice.

#AlsMtl Manziel is absent from practice for a second straight day due to a stomach flu. He is seeing a doctor today. #CFL #TSN

— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNWpg) September 11, 2018

Manziel was at practice on Sunday, the first one after the team’s bye week, taking second-team reps behind starter Antonio Pipkin. Then he missed Monday’s work out because of the flu.

#AlsMtl Sherman said the team is awaiting a diagnosis today of exactly what is afflicting Manziel (if something other than the “stomach flu” he was described as suffering from). Sherman said another player had the flu this week, so something might be making the rounds. #CFL #TSN

— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNWpg) September 11, 2018

Pipkin has gone 2-1 as Montreal’s starter in the Als last three games throwing for 762 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions adding 127 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 17 carries. The 23-year-old’s ability to lead Montreal to consecutive victories has given the team reason to keep him as the starting quarterback.

Manziel has started two games for Montreal – both losses. Manziel went through concussion protocol after his last start in Ottawa on Aug. 24 but served as Pipkin’s back up for the team’s win over Ottawa on Aug. 31.

The Alouettes host the Lions on Friday night.