Reigning Tremendous Bowl champions the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs are signing punter Matt Araiza, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The information comes months after a lady dismissed a civil suit in December. The swimsuit accused Araiza of sexual assault and gang rape at a celebration. Authorities had declined to pursue felony costs towards Araiza had decided he was not on the social gathering 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 every other contact.
“We are proud to announce that our client [Matt Ariza] has signed with the #Chiefs,” JL Sports activities Company, who represents Araiza wrote in a post to X. “We are grateful to Brett Veach, coach Reid and the Chiefs organization for giving Matt this opportunity. Matt has been to hell and back in the last 18 months. He has handled himself with grace and humility that is truly inspiring.
“Matt can now move forward knowing that this ordeal is behind him,” the put up continued. “He is thrilled to move forward as a part of the #ChiefsKingdom.”
Araiza was drafted by the Buffalo Payments within the sixth spherical of the 2022 NFL draft. Coming off a historic college campaign at San Diego State, the rookie punter was lower 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 “numerous” NFL groups have been hesitant to signal him with a civil swimsuit nonetheless pending.
The Chiefs at the moment 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 significant asset for Kansas Metropolis throughout Tremendous Bowl LVIII, with two of his 5 punts pinning San Francisco contained in the 20.
