Caleb Harris
Brandon McManus was released by the Washington Commanders, less than a week after he and the Jacksonville Jaguars (his former team) were sued by two women who allege McManus sexually assaulted them during the Jaguars’ international flight to London last year.
The two women, identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II, filed the lawsuit in Duval County (Florida) Circuit Civil Court last Friday. McManus, 32, is accused of rubbing and rubbing against them. The suit also alleges that the Jaguars failed to supervise McManus and create a safe environment for team personnel. They are seeking more than $1 million and are demanding a jury trial.
According to the lawsuit, the women served as flight attendants on the September 28, 2023, flight to London. The Jaguars were in London for two weeks playing back-to-back games for NFL international slate. The first game took place on Sunday, October 1st against the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium.
The flight, a charter flight from Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, reportedly “quickly turned into a party.” McManus and other players disregarded the flight attendants’ personal space and the veteran kicker allegedly tried to recruit three other flight attendants to the party, handing out $100 bills so they could drink and dance inappropriately.
Jane Doe I claims that McManus tried to kiss her when she was seated due to turbulence and bumped into her twice when she was serving the flight’s meals. Meanwhile, Jane Doe II claims that McManus assaulted her as she served the flight’s second meal.
McManus’ attorney, attorney Brett R. Gallaway, denies the allegations.
“To be clear,” Gallaway said (via Washington Post), “these are absolutely fictitious and demonstrably false allegations made as part of a campaign to defame and disparage a talented and respected NFL player. We intend to aggressively defend Brandon’s rights and integrity and clear his name by showing what these allegations really are are – an extortion attempt.”
McManus entered the NFL in 2013 as an undrafted free agent out of Temple. He played nine seasons with the Denver Broncos before joining the Jaguars for the 2023 campaign. Jacksonville did not re-sign the veteran kicker, who signed a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders on March 14. following statement last Monday:
“Earlier today, we were made aware of the civil lawsuit filed on May 24th against Brandon McManus. We take allegations of this nature very seriously and are investigating the matter. We have been in communication with the League Office and Brandon’s representation, and will book further comments at this time.”
The NFL released a statement on the matter, saying“We are aware of the matter but will decline comment.”
Now, less than a week later, the Commanders have decided to part ways with McManus just before the team’s third week of OTAs. McManus was the only kicker on the team’s roster, so rest assured Washington will test multiple kickers next week.
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