Commanders release former Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus amid allegations

Amid sexual assault allegations stemming from an alleged incident last year while he was a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, kicker Brandon McManus has been released by Washington Commanders.

McManus was accused of sexual assault by two women last week, according to an ESPN report.

According to ESPN, both women claim the alleged assault took place on the Jaguars' flight to London last season.

“The two women – identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II in the lawsuit filed Friday evening in Duval County Circuit Civil Court – accuse McManus of rubbing up against them and rubbing up against them. They also accuse the Jaguars of failing to supervise McManus and failing to create a safe environment for team personnel,” wrote ESPN’s Michael DiRocco.

According to DiRocco, the alleged victims are “seeking over $1 million and demanding a jury trial.”

McManus finished the 2023 season on an inconsistent note, making 30 of 37 field goals (81.1%) but 5 of 10 from 50 yards or more. Five of McManus' seven missed field goals came in the final seven games of the season, including a potential game-winning field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football in Week 13 and two missed field goals against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football in Week 15.

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said last Tuesday that the ESPN article was the first he had heard of the alleged incident.

“Yes, I saw the article that was published. Obviously it's disappointing to hear the news that happened. Other than that, honestly, given that it's a legal matter “Right now I can't really comment until more information is gathered,” Pederson said.

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