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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 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' 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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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

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

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 14, 2024

Should Steelers sign Matt Araiza after latest release?

The Steelers made a few cuts on Monday, one of which included punter Pressley Harvin III. That's why former All-Pro punter Pat McAfee believes Pittsburgh should consider signing Matt Araiza this offseason.

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / December 13, 2023

Agent of ex-Bills punter addresses client's second chance at NFL career

The agent of former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza released a statement Wednesday, addressing his client's possible second chance at playing in the NFL.

Civil suit against ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza dropped

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 30, 2023

The Eagles should consider bringing in the 'Punt God'

After two unspectacular seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles have released punter Arryn Siposs. No one thought he’d be back, but now fans are discussing something once considered unthinkable: bringing in the "Punt God."

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / June 21, 2023

Ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza plans to sue rape victim's lawyer

In a recent interview with Andrea Kremer for HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,” Araiza maintains that he will not settle the pending civil lawsuit filed by the victim.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 24, 2023

Jets working out recently cleared former Bills punter

The New York Jets are working out former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza on Wednesday.

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / May 11, 2023

Ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza attempting NFL comeback

Ex-Bills punter Matt Araiza reaches out to teams in hopes of NFL comeback

Former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza is hopeful he can revive his NFL career.

Araiza thanks prosecutors for his exoneration

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'