Reigning Tremendous Bowl champions the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs are signing punter Matt Araiza, in response to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The information comes months after a girl dismissed a civil go well with in December. The go well with accused Araiza of sexual assault and gang rape at a celebration. Authorities had declined to pursue legal fees towards Araiza had decided he was not on the occasion when the gang rape occurred. Araiza admitted to having consensual intercourse with the woman, 17 on the time, however didn’t know she was underage and vehemently denied another contact.
“We’re proud to announce that our consumer [Matt Ariza] has signed with the #Chiefs,” JL Sports activities Company, who represents Araiza wrote in a submit to X. “We’re grateful to Brett Veach, coach Reid and the Chiefs group for giving Matt this chance. Matt has been to hell and again within the final 18 months. He has dealt with himself with grace and humility that’s actually inspiring.
“Matt can now transfer ahead realizing that this ordeal is behind him,” the submit continued. “He’s thrilled to maneuver ahead as part of the #ChiefsKingdom.”
Araiza was drafted by the Buffalo Payments within the sixth spherical of the 2022 NFL draft. Coming off a historic school marketing campaign at San Diego State, the rookie punter was minimize by the Payments earlier than having the ability to make his skilled debut. Within the time since his launch, Araiza labored out for the Jets however didn’t signal him. One report from columnist Dan Wetzel advised “quite a few” NFL groups have been hesitant to signal him with a civil go well with nonetheless pending.
The Chiefs at present roster Tommy Townsend, who completed the 2023 season with 20 punts contained in the 20 and a Fifteenth-ranked internet yard per punt of 41.9. Townsend’s leg was a serious asset for Kansas Metropolis throughout Tremendous Bowl LVIII, with two of his 5 punts pinning San Francisco contained in the 20.