Johnny Manziel would be welcome in the Canadian Football League, according to commissioner Jeffrey Orridge.

However, Manziel would have to assure the league that he would be an appropriate fit for its culture.

"We try not to speculate on situations like that," Orridge said, "and I really can't speculate too much on hypotheticals. But I can tell you that what's paramount to us is ensuring the success of an athlete, while at the same time preserving and promoting the integrity of the league and the game."