A Florida judge has dismissed a lawsuit against former NFL kicker Brandon McManus and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The lawsuit, filed by two women under the pseudonyms "Jane Doe I" and "Jane Doe II," accused McManus of sexually assaulting them on the team's overseas flight to London in 2023. Circuit court judge Michael S. Sharrit granted a motion to dismiss, stating that the case did not meet the "exceptional" criteria required for the women to remain anonymous.

Sharrit argued that fairness requires the plaintiffs to publicly stand behind their accusations, just as McManus must openly refute them. The women's attorney, Tony Buzbee, confirmed that they would comply with the court's order and file an amended complaint using their legal names within the 10-day timeframe.

Buzbee expressed confidence that the women would not back down from their claims, stating that they have no intention of hiding and will continue to pursue the case. Meanwhile, McManus' attorney, Michael Gallaway, expressed hope that his client would soon return to playing in the NFL.

The lawsuit alleges that McManus and other players disregarded the flight attendants' personal space, air travel safety, and federal law during the flight. The women claim that McManus attempted to kiss one of them and inappropriately touched both of them while they were working. They are seeking in excess of $1 million in damages.

The Washington Commanders released McManus shortly after the lawsuit was filed in May. The Jaguars have not yet commented on the dismissal of the lawsuit.