Steelers Opponent Released After Sexual Assault Lawsuit

The Pittsburgh Steelers got some big news regarding their 2024 opponents.

Dec 31, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke (9) holds the ball andnkicker Brandon McManus (10) make the field goal against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports / Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 10 opponents are making a change to their roster following accusations against one of their former players. The Washington Commanders announced they have released kicker Brandon McManus following a lawsuit where two women have accused him of sexual assault.

Two flight attendants have filed a lawsuit against McManus and the Jacksonville Jaguars, alleging that the assaults took place during the team's trip to London last season. McManus was signed by the Commanders this spring and has now been released.

McManus's attorney released a statement following his release, thanking the Washington orginization while also claiming his innocence from the accusations.

Statement from Brandon McManus's attorney, Brett Gallaway: pic.twitter.com/sYwfDFGD6w

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) June 3, 2024

The Commanders will host the Steelers following Pittsburgh's Week 9 bye week. McManus, 32, has played 10 NFL seasons, hitting 81.4% of his field goal attempts. Last season, hit hit 30 of his 37 field goal attempts for 81.1 field goal percentage, ranking 26th in the NFL.

He spent nine years with the Denver Broncos before spending last season with the Jaguars.

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