The NFL’s investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to support a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy.
The inquiry included interviews with 30 individuals and was wrapped up last Friday, with league spokesperson Brian McCarthy stating that the NFL considers the case closed unless new evidence emerges. This finding means that McManus will not face any disciplinary action from the league in connection with these allegations.
The allegations stemmed from an incident that occurred during the Jaguars’ chartered flight to London in 2023, where McManus was accused by flight attendants Daisy Torres and Nicole Anderson of sexually assaulting them.
Following the incident, the two women filed a lawsuit against McManus on May 28, 2024, initially using pseudonyms. However, after their case was dismissed by a Florida court due to the improper use of anonymity, they refiled their lawsuit on September 6 with their real names, outlining the details of the alleged misconduct.
In their lawsuit, Torres and Anderson accused McManus of being excessively intoxicated and engaging in inappropriate behavior, such as grinding against them and attempting to kiss one of them.
The suit also alleges that the Jaguars failed in their duty to supervise McManus and create a safe environment for staff, as well as breaching NFL regulations regarding alcohol and drugs on team flights. The plaintiffs are seeking over $1 million in damages and are demanding a jury trial to address their claims against McManus and the Jaguars.
Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing the two women, expressed confusion regarding the NFL’s conclusion, as he stated that they had not yet met with NFL investigators. Buzbee is seeking clarity on how the NFL could reach a decision without directly consulting the women involved in the allegations. Meanwhile, McManus’s attorney, Brett Gallaway, has not provided any statements in response to the ongoing situation.
McManus, who initially signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Jaguars in May 2023, did not receive a contract extension following the allegations. After the lawsuit was filed, he signed a new one-year deal worth $6 million with the Washington Commanders, but the team released him just five days later.
Despite the controversy surrounding him, a league source noted that multiple teams are keeping an eye on McManus’s situation, indicating that he could potentially find a new team soon. The Jaguars, for their part, have chosen not to comment on the NFL’s findings.
