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Steelers 2024 Opponent Washington Commanders Release K Brandon McManus Following Lawsuit

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 10 opponent is looking for a new kicker after the Washington Commanders announced the release of Brandon McManus. The veteran kicker is facing a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault during the team’s trip to London in 2023.

We have released K Brandon McManus

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) June 2, 2024

Two flight attendants filed the lawsuit against McManus, filed just last week. McManus has denied all wrongdoing. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk notes that new Commanders owner Josh Harris co-founded the parent company that owns the airline that transported the team a year ago.