Commanders release Brandon McManus amid sexual assault allegations during time with Jaguars last season

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The Washington Commanders announced they have released veteran kicker Brandon McManus amid sexual assault allegations from two women during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.

McManus was expected to be the Commanders’ starting kicker this season, but they will continue their voluntary practice sessions Monday without one on their roster. 

Last month, a lawsuit was filed by two flight attendants who allege McManus sexually assaulted them on a flight to London when he was with the Jaguars. 

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Brandon McManus of the Jacksonville Jaguars is shown during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 17, 2023. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

The women, who were not named, said McManus rubbed and grinded against them during the flight. The women are also suing the Jaguars because they said the team did not supervise McManus or create a safe environment for them. 

The lawsuit alleges McManus threw $100 bills at the women in exchange for them to dance inappropriately as the flight "quickly turned into a party."

One of the women said McManus "smirked and walked away" after she confronted him, while the other woman said one of the Jaguars teammates looked ashamed of McManus’ behavior when she made eye contact with him during his first alleged assault.

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The lawsuit says McManus tried to kiss one of the women.

Both women said they suffered severe mental anguish, anxiety, psychological and emotional distress, embarrassment and humiliation,