Washington Commanders release Brandon McManus following sexual assault accusations

The Washington Commanders let go of kicker Brandon McManus after a lawsuit accused him of sexual assault. The lawsuit claims that McManus behaved inappropriately towards two women during a flight in 2023. The Commanders did not give a reason for releasing McManus. The team is investigating the allegations. The lawsuit seeks over $1 million in damages from McManus and the Jacksonville Jaguars. McManus denies the allegations and calls them false. The Jaguars are also looking into the claims. McManus played for the Denver Broncos before joining the Jaguars. He signed a one-year contract with the Commanders in March. The Commanders do not have a kicker on their team after releasing McManus. Brandon McManus, a former Temple University kicker, was released by the Washington Commanders following sexual assault allegations. Two women filed a lawsuit against McManus, claiming he assaulted them during a flight while he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The lawsuit alleges that McManus behaved inappropriately towards the women during the flight. The women are seeking damages of at least $1 million. McManus denies the allegations and plans to defend himself. He signed with the Commanders earlier this year after playing for the Jaguars. The Washington Commanders released kicker Brandon McManus due to sexual assault allegations made by two women. The women claim McManus assaulted them during a flight while he was with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The lawsuit seeks damages and accuses the Jaguars of not supervising McManus. McManus denies the allegations and plans to clear his name. The Commanders and the Jaguars are investigating the claims. McManus previously played for the Denver Broncos and won a Super Bowl with them.