{"id":2184439,"date":"2024-02-22T20:54:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T01:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/punt-god-matt-araiza-signed-by-chiefs-after-being-dropped-from-lawsuit-and-not-charged-in-rape-case\/"},"modified":"2024-02-22T20:56:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T01:56:28","slug":"punt-god-matt-araiza-signed-by-chiefs-after-being-dropped-from-lawsuit-and-not-charged-in-rape-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/punt-god-matt-araiza-signed-by-chiefs-after-being-dropped-from-lawsuit-and-not-charged-in-rape-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Araiza, known as the &#8216;Punt God,&#8217; joins Chiefs after being cleared in rape case"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpunt-god-matt-araiza-signed-by-chiefs-after-being-dropped-from-lawsuit-and-not-charged-in-rape-case%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2184439&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Matt Araiza, the &#8220;Punt God,&#8221; Signs with Kansas \u2062City Chiefs<\/h2>\n<p>Matt\u2064 Araiza, also\u2063 known\u2064 as the &#8220;Punt God,&#8221; has officially\u2064 signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. This comes after Araiza was dropped from a lawsuit and not charged in a rape case that had derailed his NFL career.<\/p>\n<p>Araiza&#8217;s agents at \u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JLSports3\/status\/1760757715284951390?s=20\">JL Sports<\/a> expressed\u200b their \u200dclient&#8217;s gratitude, stating\u200c that\u2063 he had gone through a tumultuous journey in the past 18 months and is thrilled to have this\u200c opportunity \u200dwith the Chiefs organization, \u200cas reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/nfl\/profootballtalk\/rumor-mill\/news\/chiefs-sign-matt-araiza?fbclid=IwAR3r7vfWBagmjrJ-4cB8oOLQeI9cY-_omzqUiv3_y13xRzUTjg1RKEVcA-8\">NBC Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am proud and honored <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JLSports3\/status\/1760758978298991075\">to sign a contract<\/a> with the Chiefs,&#8221; Araiza said in\u200d a statement through\u2064 his agents. \u200b&#8221;I am thrilled to be able to continue my NFL career.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He further\u200b expressed his gratitude to his family and friends for their unwavering support, adding, &#8220;I am excited to begin the next phase of my\u200b career with the Super Bowl Champs!&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We have signed the following Free Agents:<\/p>\n<p>P Matt Araiza<br \/> S Tyree Gillespie <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4SRFkszOHx\">pic.twitter.com\/4SRFkszOHx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kansas\u2064 City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Chiefs\/status\/1760771971040588178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Araiza was initially drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2022. However, his career \u200btook a \u200dturn when a woman filed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fani-willis-fired-employee-who-raised-misuse-of-funds-concerns-report\/\" title=\"Fani Willis sacked whistleblower over fund misuse concerns: Report\">civil lawsuit accusing<\/a> him and two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buffalo-bills-punter-cut-from-team-after-being-accused-of-sexual-assault-was-somewhere-else-during-alleged-incident-investigators-say\/\" title=\"Bills punter cleared of sexual assault accusation.\">college football teammates<\/a> of gang-raping her when \u200cshe was 17, as previously <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/buffalo-bills-punter-cut-from-team-after-being-accused-of-sexual-assault-was-somewhere-else-during-alleged-incident-investigators-say\">reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After a thorough investigation, the San Diego police sent the case to the district \u200battorney without a recommendation\u2064 for prosecution, as reported \u200bby Yahoo Sports. Despite the allegations, \u2063the Bills\u2063 decided to employ Araiza. Eventually, prosecutors\u200c announced that no charges would be filed for the alleged gang-rape, following a 124-day investigation.<\/p>\n<p>San Diego&#8217;s district attorney, Summer \u200bStephan, stated that &#8220;ultimately, \u2062prosecutors determined it is \u2064clear the evidence does not support the filing of criminal charges and\u2063 there\u200c is no path to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-bills-punter-matt-araiza-free-of-criminal-charges-regarding-gang-rape-accusation\/\" title=\"Former Bills Punter Matt Araiza Free of Criminal Charges Regarding Gang Rape Accusation\">potential criminal conviction<\/a>,&#8221; as noted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/02\/22\/sports\/chiefs-sign-matt-araiza-after-he-was-not-charged-in-rape-case\/?utm_source=twitter&#038;utm_campaign=nypost&#038;utm_medium=social\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Later, it was revealed that Araiza \u200cwas not present at the \u2064time of the alleged incident, as prosecutors confirmed. Investigators also found video evidence that cast doubt on the claim that the encounter was non-consensual.<\/p>\n<p>With Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend becoming an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/knicks-nerlens-noel-sues-agent-rich-paul-claims-he-cost-him-58-million\/\" title=\"Knicks\u2019 Nerlens Noel Sues Agent Rich Paul, Claims He Cost Him  Million\">unrestricted free agent<\/a> next month, Araiza&#8217;s signing brings a new\u200c dynamic to the team, as highlighted by \u2062NBC.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ashe Schow contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has Matt Araiza&#8217;s past experiences impacted his NFL \u2063career leading up\u200d to his signing \u200dwith the Kansas City Chiefs?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Matt\u200d Araiza, also known as the &#8220;Punt God,&#8221; has officially signed with\u200d the Kansas\u2064 City Chiefs. This comes as a significant moment for Araiza, as it \u200dfollows a challenging period in his \u2062life where he was dropped from a \u200clawsuit and \u200cnot charged\u200c in a rape \u2064case that had negatively impacted his\u200c NFL \u2064career.<\/p>\n<p>Araiza&#8217;s agents at\u2064 JL Sports \u2064expressed their client&#8217;s gratitude for this opportunity, stating\u200d that he had endured a tumultuous journey over the past 18 months. They mentioned \u2064that Araiza is thrilled to have the chance to be\u2063 part of the\u2062 Chiefs organization, as reported by NBC Sports.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement released through his agents, Araiza\u200d said, &#8220;I am\u2064 proud and \u2064honored to sign a contract with \u200cthe Chiefs. I am thrilled to be able to continue my NFL career.&#8221; These words reflect his excitement \u2063and appreciation for the Chiefs&#8217; faith\u2064 in his \u200dabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the \u200bannouncement of his signing, Araiza expressed his sincere gratitude to his family and friends \u2062for their unwavering support throughout his ordeal. He emphasized his\u2063 eagerness to embark\u2064 on the next \u2064phase of \u2062his career with \u200bthe reigning Super Bowl\u2062 Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Araiza&#8217;s journey serves as a testament to\u2064 his resilience and\u2062 determination. Despite the challenges he faced, Araiza has demonstrated his commitment to returning\u2062 to the NFL and has now\u2063 found that opportunity with the Chiefs.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 Kansas \u200cCity Chiefs have made a \u2063wise\u2063 decision \u200bin signing\u2063 Araiza. His exceptional punting skills and his commitment to overcoming adversity \u2063make him a \u2062valuable addition to the team. As\u200b the &#8220;Punt \u2063God,&#8221; Araiza&#8217;s\u200d unique abilities will \u200cundoubtedly contribute to the Chiefs&#8217; success.<\/p>\n<p>Fans eagerly anticipate Araiza&#8217;s participation on the field, as \u200dhis talent and determination assure \u200ban exciting \u200cfuture with the \u200bChiefs.\u2063 As he steps onto the field wearing the Chiefs&#8217; uniform, it \u2062symbolizes\u2064 a fresh start and a chance\u2062 for Araiza to showcase his skills \u2062and \u2062make a significant impact on the \u2064team&#8217;s performance.<\/p>\n<p>We wish\u200b Matt Araiza the best of luck as he \u2063embarks on this new chapter of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs. The\u200d faith that the Chiefs have placed in him is well-deserved, and we can&#8217;t wait to witness his \u200ccontributions to the team&#8217;s success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matt Araiza, dubbed the &#8220;Punt God,&#8221; joined the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday. He overcame a rape case that halted his NFL journey, as he was cleared of charges and dropped from the lawsuit. Araiza, a San Diego State Graduate, expressed gratitude for his agents at JL Sports, acknowledging the challenging path he endured<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":219,"featured_media":2184440,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2022\/08\/Untitled-design-2022-08-28T130535.650.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2184439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2022\/08\/Untitled-design-2022-08-28T130535.650.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2184439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2184439"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2184439\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2184440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2184439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2184439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2184439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}