{"id":14036,"date":"2024-02-23T02:38:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T02:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/matt-araiza-super-bowl-winners-kansas-city-chiefs-sign-punter-after-he-is-dropped-from-civil-case\/"},"modified":"2024-02-23T02:38:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T02:38:32","slug":"matt-araiza-super-bowl-winners-kansas-city-chiefs-sign-punter-after-he-is-dropped-from-civil-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/matt-araiza-super-bowl-winners-kansas-city-chiefs-sign-punter-after-he-is-dropped-from-civil-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Araiza: Super Bowl winners Kansas City Chiefs sign punter after he is dropped from civil case"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Super Bowl winners Kansas City Chiefs have signed punter Matt Araiza who was removed in December from a civil case that had alleged his involvement in the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl.<\/b><\/p>\n

Araiza, 23, was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in April 2022 but has never played in an NFL game.<\/p>\n

The Bills released Araiza in the summer of 2022, shortly after he was named in the alleged rape case.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors said they would not press criminal charges<\/a> in December 2022.<\/p>\n

“I am thrilled to be able to continue my NFL career,” Araiza said in a statement.<\/p>\n

“I want to thank my family, who have been my rock and my many friends who have been unwavering in their support. I am proud and honoured to sign a contract with the Chiefs.<\/p>\n

“I am excited to begin the next phase of my career with the Super Bowl champions.”<\/p>\n

Araiza has always denied the allegations and released a statement when the original civil case was filed saying he would “look forward to quickly setting the record straight”.<\/p>\n

Legal representatives of the alleged victim, identified in the civil case as Jane Doe, dropped Araiza from the suit that was filed in August 2022, and Araiza agreed to dismiss a defamation suit against Doe filed in July 2023.<\/p>\n

Araiza earned the nickname ‘Punt God’ for his high, lengthy kicks at San Diego State University and set an NCAA record with a 51.19-yard punting average.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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