Tremendous Bowl winners Kansas Metropolis Chiefs have signed punter Matt Araiza who was eliminated in December from a civil case that had alleged his involvement within the gang rape of a 17-year-old woman.
Araiza, 23, was initially drafted by the Buffalo Payments in April 2022 however has by no means performed in an NFL recreation.
The Payments launched Araiza in the summertime of 2022, shortly after he was named within the alleged rape case.
Prosecutors mentioned they might not press felony prices in December 2022.
“I’m thrilled to have the ability to proceed my NFL profession,” Araiza mentioned in an announcement.
“I wish to thank my household, who’ve been my rock and my many buddies who’ve been unwavering of their assist. I’m proud and honoured to signal a contract with the Chiefs.
“I’m excited to start the following section of my profession with the Tremendous Bowl champions.”
Araiza has at all times denied the allegations and launched an announcement when the unique civil case was filed saying he would “look ahead to rapidly setting the file straight”.
Authorized representatives of the alleged sufferer, recognized within the civil case as Jane Doe, dropped Araiza from the swimsuit that was filed in August 2022, and Araiza agreed to dismiss a defamation swimsuit in opposition to Doe filed in July 2023.
Araiza earned the nickname ‘Punt God’ for his excessive, prolonged kicks at San Diego State College and set an NCAA file with a 51.19-yard punting common.