Former Broncos kicker Brandon McManus is sued in civil court for alleged sexual assault

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus stands on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Nov. 26, 2023, in Houston. The Washington Commanders say they were notified Monday, May 27, 2024, of a lawsuit filed last week in civil court against McManus. A spokesperson says the team is reviewing the matter and has spoken with McManus’ agent and the NFL office. ESPN reported two women are suing McManus, alleging he sexually harassed them during a charter flight to London last year while he was playing for the Jaguars. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker, File)

The Washington Commanders said Monday they were notified of a lawsuit filed last week in civil court against kicker Brandon McManus.

A spokesman said the team is reviewing the matter and has spoken with McManus’ agent and the NFL office. ESPN reported two women have sued McManus for sexually harassing them during a charter flight to London last year while playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

“We take allegations of this nature very seriously,” the spokesman said in a message to the Associated Press.

Citing court documents not yet released to Duval County’s public database, ESPN reports that the women, identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II, accused McManus of rubbing and grinding against them during the flight and that the Jaguars failed to supervise him and provide a safe environment for personnel who service the team. They are seeking more than $1 million and are demanding a jury trial, according to ESPN.