DONE DEAL-kansas chiefs sign new player in punter’s return to the league

DONE DEAL-kansas chiefs sign new player in punter’s return to the league

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCT

– A punter released by the Buffalo Bills will make his first appearance on the field in Kansas City in more than a year as he prepares to suit up in a Chiefs jersey next season. JL Sports, agents for current and former NFL players, announced on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 22, that the Kansas City Chiefs have picked up former Bills punter Matt Araiza in the team’s first off-season move following a Super Bowl 58 victory.

Matt has been to hell and back in the last 18 months,” his managers said. “He has handled himself with grace.” Araiza did not play this past season as he faced a rape lawsuit which was dropped in December. The suit claimed he had sex with the then 17-year-old woman at an off-campus party in San Diego in 2021. The suit then alleged he brought her up to a room where a group of men took turns raping her. According to the AP, witness statements indicated that Araiza had not even been at the party when the incident was alleged to have occurred. While the claims against Araiza have been dropped, the suit against the other players continues.

 

Many have speculated that the move also indicates the end of Tommy Townsend’s time with the Chiefs. Townsend is a free agent who signed in the summer of 2023. “I am proud and honored to sign a contract with the Chiefs. I am thrilled to be able to continue my NFL career,” Araiza said in a statement. “I want to thank my family, who have been my rock and my many friends who have been unwavering in their support.” Araiza concluded that he is excited to begin the next leg of his career with the Super Bowl Champions. Tommy Townsend, who has been the Chiefs’ punter the last four seasons, will likely be an unrestricted free agent after the Chiefs announced Araiza’s signing.

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