‘Cuts (3): Taiwan Jones, Duke Johnson, Raheem Blackshear.’
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Bills release punter Matt Araiza after rape allegations in civil suit
‘Beane made it clear Araiza’s version of the events on the night in question were different than what is alleged in the lawsuit. Araiza released a statement Friday night through his agent saying the “facts of the incident are not what they are portrayed in the lawsuit” and that he looked forward to “quickly setting the record straight.”’
After rape allegation against Matt Araiza, the Bills faced a difficult choice
‘If the team didn’t cut Araiza, the public relations fallout would have come swiftly, Drew said. “You can never ignore the PR part of it. It should always be a consideration,” Drew said. “In the climate that we live in today, I would be concerned that sponsors may step forward next and put pressure on the Bills.”’
A look at the veteran options for Bills at punter now that Matt Ariaza is out
‘Perhaps the most prominent is Grand Island native Brett Kern, who is locked in a battle for his job on the Tennessee Titans with rookie Brett Stonehouse. Whichever one loses could be a candidate for the Bills, and speculation in Tennessee is Stonehouse might win the job. Stonehouse was not drafted but left Colorado State as the NCAA career leader in average yards per punt at 47.8. Kern, 36, has held the punting job with the Titans for 13 years and made the Pro Bowl in 2017, 2018 and 2019.’
Bills release disgraced rookie punter Matt Araiza amid accusations of rape
‘Doing the only thing they really could, the Buffalo Bills released punter Matt Araiza Saturday night after learning more about the allegations that came to light in a lawsuit filed Thursday regarding his involvement in a gang rape of a 17-year-old female.’
Maiorana: Bills 53-man roster projection holds off on filling the punter position
‘Again, there’s really nothing to discuss here because it was cut and dried. The only thing that could happen would be the Bills cutting Jones in order to get another player on the roster, for instance, wide receiver Marquez Stevenson.’
How Bills arrived at decision to release Matt Araiza amid rape allegations
‘Beane said the Bills did the best they could with the resources they had available to them. He said the team found out about the allegations when Jane Doe’s representatives reached out to the Bills assistant general counsel, Kathryn D’Angelo, in late July.’
5 punter options for Buffalo Bills following Matt Araiza’s release
‘Brett Kern is by far the most intriguing option on this list.’
Fallout in gang rape allegations continues with release of Bills punter Araiza
‘One of the other accused players, redshirt freshman offensive lineman Zavier Leonard, was also cut Saturday from the Aztecs’ roster, although the team didn’t specify why. Leonard had been active with the SDSU team until Thursday.’
NFL punter Matt Araiza released from Buffalo Bills amid sex assault allegation in San Diego
‘Araiza, 22, whose powerful and precise kicking in college earned him the moniker “Punt God,” was accused of bringing the teen into a room during the party where she was repeatedly raped.’
Buffalo Bills Cut Matt Araiza Amid Rape Lawsuit
‘Beane said that the team learned about the accusations in late July, about three months after Araiza was drafted. “We tried to be thorough and thoughtful and not rush to judgment,” he said. “It’s not easy.”’
Bills release punter Matt Araiza after gang-rape accusations
‘Before the Bills decided to release Araiza, the team said it was aware of the allegations about Araiza last month and had been looking into the situation. According to the Athletic, the Bills “did not know” when they picked Araiza in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.’
Bills to release rookie punter Matt Araiza amid gang rape allegation
‘Kerry Armstrong, Araiza’s attorney, said via email Saturday night: “I just learned that Matt has been cut. I have not talked to Matt about this yet, but I sent him a text. I am sure he is very upset and disappointed that his career with the Bills ended not because he played poorly, but because of false allegations leveled against him by a young lady and her attorney. I hope he is back in the NFL soon. He deserves to be, as he is the hardest-working twenty-two-year-old I know.”’
Matt Araiza released by Buffalo Bills after gang rape allegation
‘Without another punter on the roster, third-string quarterback Matt Barkley handled the punting duties.’
Buffalo Bills Release Punter Accused of Rape In Civil Lawsuit
‘The Buffalo Bills released Matt Araiza on Saturday, after a woman alleged in a civil lawsuit that the rookie punter “gang-raped” her as a then 17-year-old minor last year.’