NFL Kicker Brandon McManus Released Following Sexual Assault Allegations

The Washington Commanders released kicker Brandon McManus, nearly a week after allegations of sexual assault emerged against the longtime player.

The Commanders' social media account confirmed the news Sunday.

Washington signed Brandon McManus in March to a one-year deal. The 10-year veteran played for the Jacksonville Jaguars last year, going 30-for-37 (81.1%) on field goal attempts. McManus boasts a career 81.4 FG percentage.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 17: Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at EverBank Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

The women accused McManus of physically rubbing up against them during the team's trips to London. They are also suing the Jaguars for failing to create a ‘safe environment' for the flight staff, according to court documents obtained by ESPN.

As reported on OutKick, McManus "faces a civil lawsuit from two women who say the placekicker assaulted them during the team's flight to London last season. 

"The Jaguars played two games in London last season, flying in prior to their Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons and then remaining in Europe for the Week 5 victory over the Buffalo Bills."

Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Brandon McManus (10) is seen during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Saturday, August 19, 2023. (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

After McManus, the Commanders have no kickers listed on their current depth chart.

McManus responded to the allegations this week, calling the accounts of the two women an "extortion attempt."

Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the two women (who previously led cases against Deshaun Watson), shared that his client tried to reach a settlement with the player but was unsuccessful.

"We filed the case on Friday, but before that filing we attempted, without success, to resolve this matter without the need for litigation," Buzbee shared on his social media. 

"Our efforts at resolution were met with arrogance, ignorance and stupidity, strikingly similar to how Deshaun Watson’s team responded when we tried to resolve those cases pre-filing. 

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