Johnny Manziel Granted Restraining Order Against Woman

Former NFL quarterback files lawsuit alleging harassment and false claims of relationship

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel was granted a temporary restraining order against a woman named MaKenzie Carter, also known as MaKenzie Calame, after he filed a lawsuit accusing her of spreading false claims of a personal relationship between the two and engaging in 'obsessive, erratic and harassing' behavior across multiple social media platforms. Manziel is seeking monetary damages, attorney's fees, a permanent injunction, and other non-monetary relief.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges public figures can face when dealing with individuals making false claims and engaging in harassing behavior, which can cause significant reputational and financial harm. It also raises questions about the legal remedies available to protect against such conduct.

The details

According to the lawsuit filed by Manziel on February 27 in Brazos County, Texas, the woman has 'engaged in obsessive, erratic and harassing hallucinations and conspiracies directed at and/or relating to Manziel across multiple social media platforms.' The lawsuit states that immediately prior to the filing, the woman was 'directly emailing dozens of friends, family members, businesses and individuals with whom Manziel works or is in the process of establishing a formal business relationship with and threatening them with legal action if they 'continued' to interfere with her fictitious relationship with Manziel.'

  • Manziel filed the lawsuit on February 27, 2026.
  • A hearing has been set for Friday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Johnny Manziel

A former NFL quarterback who had a rapid rise to stardom during a historic season at Texas A&M in 2012, when he became the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy. His two-season NFL career with the Browns tanked due in part to scandals and hard-partying habits.

MaKenzie Carter

Also known as MaKenzie Calame, the woman who Manziel has accused of spreading false claims of a personal relationship between the two and engaging in 'obsessive, erratic and harassing' behavior.

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What they’re saying

“I will tell you that we were saddened to even go down this route of filing a lawsuit, but it was unavoidable and necessary to protect the interest of Manziel, as well as his friends, family, business associates, and others from the Defendant's conduct.”

— Aron D. Hutchins, Manziel's attorney (The Post)

What’s next

A hearing has been set for Friday, March 7, 2026 to determine whether the temporary restraining order will be made permanent.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges public figures can face when dealing with individuals making false claims and engaging in harassing behavior, which can cause significant reputational and financial harm. It also raises questions about the legal remedies available to protect against such conduct.