NFL kicker Brandon McManus avoids league disciplinary action after sexual assault allegations: reports

Veteran kicker Brandon McManus will not be disciplined by the NFL after the league’s investigation into a sexual assault allegation found “insufficient evidence” of a conduct policy violation, according to NFL Network.

McManus, who has been a free agent since the lawsuit, was accused by two women of sexual assault during a charter flight to London while he was playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.

McManus had signed with the Washington Commanders but was released in June as the league’s investigation concluded.

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Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars takes on the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

But due to the league’s decision not to pursue discipline, McManus is unlikely to remain as a free agent as teams are expected to call him to find a new home in the league.

Earlier this month, Judge Michael S. Sharrit ruled that under Florida law, the two women’s use of “Jane Doe I” and “Jane Doe II” did not meet the criteria for “exceptional circumstances” designed to ensure party anonymity are required.

JUDGE DISCLAIMS SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE AGAINST FREE AGENT NFL KICKER

“Fairness requires that plaintiffs be willing to publicly stand behind their allegations, just as defendant McManus must openly refute them,” Judge Sharrit added.

The case was ultimately dismissed, although Tony Buzbee, the two women’s attorney who also represented many of the women implicated in Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s paid massage scandal, released a statement saying, this is the “expected” decision.

Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

“Most defendants in sexual assault cases file such motions with the assumption that victims will not proceed if they are required to publicly reveal their names,” Buzbee said in a statement to ESPN. “We expected this verdict. To be clear, these women have no intention of running and hiding and will comply with the court’s order in a timely manner. We look forward to pursuing this important case.”

The two women, who were flight attendants on the charter flight to London, claim that McManus, 33, rubbed and rubbed against them. They said the flight “quickly turned into a party” for the Jaguars and McManus allegedly began throwing $100 bills at flight attendants in exchange for inappropriate dancing for him.

Doe I claims that one of McManus’ teammates looked mortified when he saw what the veteran kicker was doing while he allegedly “grinned and walked away” from Doe II after she confronted him.

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

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McManus played his first nine seasons with the Denver Broncos before moving to Jacksonville last season, where he went 30 of 37 on his field goal attempts.

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