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Back in the day, May was just May, and June was just June. Nowadays, May is still just May, but June is also pride month.

As such, people, governments, organizations, franchises, and other entities recognize it as that. Pride month has also significantly impacted the sporting world, with all of the major American leagues including it in their signage around this time of year.

The NFL is no different. Multiple NFL teams have shown their support for the LGBTQ community on social media in their own way. The Washington Commanders said pride month was all about love, while other teams such as the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles have filled out their logos with pride colors.

A report from OutKick has pointed out that 11 teams ignored pride month over the weekend.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons have all avoided making any changes or sending any messages via social media acknowledging the movement.

They also noted that all AFC East and NFC West teams have shown support for pride month in some way.

 

Why The Chiefs Stand Out Among The NFL Teams To Ignore Pride Month

The Chiefs stand out in the list of teams who have so far refused to acknowledge said community this month, given that they employ kicker Harrison Butker.

Butker went viral last month after lashing out at the LBGTQ community and pride month, branding the latter a sin.

Following all of the backlash he’s received, seeing his team change their logo to match pride month or tweet out support for something he is so very much against would have probably stung.

REPORT: Witnesses Expose Jacksonville Jaguars For Having Alcohol On Flight That Led To Sexual Abuse Allegations, Team Now At Risk Of Serious Discipline From NFL

Plane flies in the sky. Former Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus is facing a lawsuit for his actions during a team flight.Plane in the sky. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
According to ESPN, two ladies have filed a lawsuit against former kicker Brandon McManus and the Jacksonville Jaguars for an alleged incident that allegedly happened on a team aircraft to London in September 2023. The two women have accused former Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus of sexual abuse.

The two ladies, known in the case as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II, filed the claim on May 24 in Duval County Circuit Civil Court, according to court documents obtained by the outlet. They accused McManus of “rubbing himself against” and “grinding against” the women during the trip.

Incorporated into the claims of sexual misconduct involving a pair of flight attendants is an additional potentially significant concern for the company. The Jaguars might face severe repercussions from the NFL if alcohol was offered or consumed during the flight.

Alcohol was “definitely” involved, according to witnesses on the plane where Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus is accused of sexually assaulting two women. This information was obtained by Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports, which obtained the court documents containing the witness testimonies.

This is a huge problem.

On a journey to London last year, witnesses reportedly saw McManus handing out $100 and urging flight attendants to “drink and dance for him appropriately.” Additionally, it states that three flight attendants who were employed by Altas Air World Holdings are no longer with the business.

In addition to the already troubling circumstances, Brandon McManus might be punished further because the NFL forbids alcohol consumption on airplanes.

Pro Football Talk pointed to a leaked memo where the league threatened “significant discipline” to anybody following a pair alcohol related-incidents on team flights in 2022.

Doug Pederson Said It Was ‘Obviously Disappointing’ To Hear of Brandon McManus Lawsuit

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson spoke out on the lawsuit filed against kicker Brandon McManus and the team.

“I saw the article that came out. Obviously disappointing to hear the news that took place,” Pederson said. “Other than that, honestly, being that it’s a legal matter at this time, I can’t really comment until more information is gathered.”

The Jaguars also released a statement on Monday night. “We’re aware of the complaint, and we acknowledge the significance of the claims,” the team said. “As we continue to look into the matter, it bears emphasizing that we insist on an organization built by people who represent our community and game with the highest character and class.”