The Washington Commanders announced the release of Brandon McManus on Sunday as the kicker faces a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault.

McManus, 32, had signed a one-year $3.6 million deal with Commanders in the offseason, but the organization released him after becoming aware of the allegations, according to a report citing a Commanders spokesperson.

“We take allegations of this nature very seriously,” a statement from the Commanders said.

The lawsuit accusing McManus of sexual assault was filed in Florida last month, and it alleged that the then-Jacksonville Jaguars kicker became inappropriate with two United Airlines flight attendants on a September flight to London, the report noted.

Identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II, the flight attendants alleged that McManus rubbed himself against them while the Jaguars failed to supervise him, according to the report.

They are seeking roughly $1 million in damages and calling for a jury trial.

Brett Gallaway, an attorney for McManus, released a statement from McManus thanking the Commanders organization but denying the allegations.

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“However, we reiterate that the allegations against Brandon are and remain absolutely false and importantly, are contradicted by indisputable evidence and the accusers’ own prior inconsistent statements and omissions,” the statement said. “While we are disappointed with the team’s decision to release Brandon before he had the opportunity to defend against these fabricated claims, we will aggressively defend and clear Brandon’s name and reputation through the legal process.”

“We intend to defeat these claims, fully exonerate him and look forward to seeing him back on the field where he belongs,” it added.