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Now that the Kansas City Chiefs are heading into their second week of training camp, they get to see what the players are feeling, and now they are getting a better feeling of what to expect from the coaches.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / July 24

Chiefs punter battle won’t grab headlines but it could decide a roster spot

The Kansas City Chiefs take their special teams roles extremely seriously. Quite frankly, most NFL teams likely do. But when it comes to earning the starting special teams roles in Kansas City, there is a real honor in receiving one of those spots.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Pride / March 7

Chiefs make contract tenders to 2 exclusive rights free agents

Punter Matt Araiza and offensive lineman Mike Caliendo will both be back with Kansas City in 2025. On Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs made contract tenders to two of their exclusive rights free agents (ERFAs): punter Matt Araiza and offensive lineman Mike Caliendo.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / March 7

Chiefs choose to bring back punter Matt Araiza for second season

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially tendered an offer to punter Matt Araiza for the 2025 season, per NFL reporter Tom Pelissero. Last season was a one-year tryout of sorts for Matt Araiza after facing competition from Ryan Rehkow during the offseason.

NFL News / SuperWest Sports / February 11

Top NFL Super Bowl Performances by Players from West: Standout Alumni Veterans and Rookies

Fourteen alums of SuperWest programs were active for the Super Bowl on Sunday. In a decidedly one-sided victory for the Eagles, we had a lot more players on the losing side than that of the victors.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Chiefs Wire / February 8

Will Matt Araiza play in Super Bowl LIX? Injury updates for Chiefs punter

On Thursday, fans in Western Missouri received the concerning news that punter Matt Araiza had been added to the Kansas City Chiefs’ injury report. The Chiefs can’t afford to be without any special teams members for the Super Bowl.

NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / February 8

Kansas City Chiefs have illness spread right before Super Bowl LIX

Illness spreading around New Orleans has been a key storyline this week before the matchup on Sunday between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Chiefs Wire / February 7

Matt Araiza injury update: Latest news on Chiefs punter

All eyes are on the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of their championship rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX this Sunday. Chiefs punter Matt Araiza was added to the Chiefs’ injury report on Thursday ahead of the Big Game.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Pro Football Talk / February 6

Matt Araiza added to Chiefs injury report, but practices in full

The Chiefs added punter Matt Araiza to their injury report on Thursday. Araiza also handles the holding duties for kicker Harrison Butker, so his absence would affect them in multiple areas, but it doesn't look like they'll need to scramble for someone to fill his role.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Chiefs Wire / December 6

Chiefs Dave Toub discusses Matt Araiza's physicality: 'He doesn't have to make a tackle'

The Kansas City Chiefs have had plenty of unsung heroes this season, including standouts on special teams. Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke to the media on Thursday about the physical tackles from his punter Matt Araiza during last Friday’s game.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 5

Dave Toub admits he doesn't want to take away something that makes Chiefs P Matt Araiza unique

The Kansas City Chiefs got more than they bargained for when they signed punter Matt Araiza. And it's in the best possible way. He has proved that he can do a lot more than just punt the ball.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Pride / October 5

Dave Toub is happy with punter Matt Araiza’s progress this season

Kansas City’s punter didn’t start his season very well — but his boss thinks he put in a “great game” on Sunday. When the Kansas City Chiefs host the New Orleans Saints in the Week 5 edition of “Monday Night Football,” we could see strong competition between the special teams units.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 21

Dave Toub Gives Early-Season Progress Report on Matt Araiza's Performance

One of the downsides of winning championships is seeing key role players sometimes price themselves out of a team's range on the open market. That's exactly what happened when the Kansas City Chiefs let punter Tommy Townsend walk in March, as he netted a solid deal with the Houston Texans.