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Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Chiefs have tendered exclusive rights free agent P Matt Araiza. The move will cost the Chiefs $960,000 for the 2025 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 23, 2024

Insider believes there's 'a real possibility' Steelers land All-Pro special teamer

Special teams are often overlooked in today's NFL, but it was one of the Steelers' biggest weaknesses in 2023.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / February 23, 2024

Matt Araiza Contract Details With Chiefs Revealed

The Kansas City Chiefs recently added to their special teams room by signing former free agent punter Matt Araiza to a contract. A report on Friday morning adds some context to the offseason pickup.

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

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The 'Most touchdown passes in an NFL season' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / February 23, 2024

Chiefs' new punter could push team's top safety out of emergency role

Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid better watch out, because an unexpected player may be coming for one of Reid's other jobs. The Chiefs signed free agent punter Matt Araiza on Thursday, with many speculating that he'll be the replacement for Tommy Townsend, who is set to enter free agency in March.

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Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / February 22, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs Set To Lose Key All-Pro After Signing A Rival’s Former Starter

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to lose one of their key All-Pro contributors from their back-to-back Super Bowl titles in this year’s free agency. The Chiefs chose to go in another direction at punter for the 2024 season.

NFL Draft News

Insider reveals Broncos' RB target in first round of NFL Draft

Shilo Sanders fired dad Deion as his agent after going undrafted

Report details why Saints 'embraced' Shough before, during draft

Report details why Saints 'embraced' QB Tyler Shough before, during NFL Draft

NFL team executive expands on what Sanders did wrong before draft

NFL team executive expands on what Browns' Shedeur Sanders did wrong before draft

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 22, 2024

Chiefs replace former All-Pro, give ex-Bills punter second chance

The Kansas City Chiefs took a big step in preparing to say goodbye to their former All-Pro.

Skip Bayless condones AFC HC's strategy for slowing Patrick Mahomes

Latest NFL mock draft has Chiefs addressing only real weakness

One trade, cut and signing the Kansas City Chiefs should make

The best and worst uniform looks for every NFL team

The 'First-round running backs' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / December 12, 2023

Civil suit against ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza dropped

Given everything that’s happened over the last year and a half, Tuesday was a moment of vindication for ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza.

San Diego State Aztecs News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2022

SDSU coach, AD walk out of press conference following questions about sexual assault

San Diego State University football coach Brian Hoke and athletic director JD Wicker abruptly walked out of their press conference on Monday after being asked questions about a gang-rape lawsuit involving three players.

Bills release P Matt Araiza amid allegations of sexual assualt

Bills GM Brandon Beane on cutting Araiza: 'Our culture here is more important than winning football games'

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / August 27, 2022

Bills release P Matt Araiza amid allegations of sexual assualt

Earlier this week, a lawsuit emerged accusing Buffalo Bills rookie punter Matt Araiza and others of gang-raping a 17-year-old girl at an off-campus party.

Araiza, two college players face allegations of gang raping a 17-year-old

Araiza will face no discipline from NFL

Attorney of accuser: Bills didn't contact me during 'thorough examination'

Bills reportedly have known about Araiza allegations for 'weeks'

Bills GM Brandon Beane: 'Our culture is more important than winning games'