‘”The last 48 hours has been very difficult, for a lot of people. It’s been very tough,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane said at a press conference Saturday. “We sympathize with this whole situation, all the parties involved. This young woman, what she went through. You really feel bad for that whole situation. Ultimately, this is a legal situation – we don’t know all the facts. That’s what makes it hard.’
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Attorney for woman who accused Matt Araiza of rape blasts Bills and his representation
‘“The Buffalo Bills had no choice but to cut their young punter after so badly botching their response to our claim: they ignored us, as though what I warned them would happen could be avoided if they just kept their heads in the sand,’’ attorney Dan Gilleon said in a statement provided to USA TODAY Sports. “This is what enablers do.”‘
If Bills really took rape allegations against Matt Araiza seriously, where was the urgency?| Opinion
‘It makes me wonder whether the team, co-owned by Kim Pegula, one of the highest-ranking women in the NFL, would have moved without the tsunami of pressure that unfolded when the allegations became public. If the Bills, who have made so many shrewd moves in building a Super Bowl contender, could have gotten away with keeping Araiza, at least while their “thorough examination” continued, it sure looks like they would have.’
Bills Release Punter Matt Araiza After Gang Rape Allegation
‘A major public backlash coupled with the graphic details contained in a lawsuit alleging Matt Araiza’s involvement in a gang rape of a teenager last fall, left Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane little choice but to release the team’s rookie punter on Saturday.’
Analysis: Bills’ ‘Thorough Examination’ Clearly Failed
‘Several other teams executives also have told the AP they weren’t aware. But executives from two different teams told the AP they became aware of Araiza’s involvement in an incident during the draft process. Neither person knew the extent of the allegations and both people said it didn’t impact Araiza’s status on their draft boards because they weren’t interested in selecting the punter.’
Bills release punter Matt Araiza amid rape allegations
‘”I 100% do not believe that he ever forcibly raped this girl or had sex with her while she was passed out or drunk or anything like that,” his attorney Kerry Armstrong told The Associated Press. “It’s unfortunate that she’s filed a civil suit. I think it’s a cash grab.”‘
Buffalo Bills release punter Matt Araiza following lawsuit’s rape accusations
‘The move was announced by team general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott. Beane said Araiza needed to focus on the accusations, and that the behavior alleged would make the player “a no-go for us” if true.’
NFL rookie punter Matt Araiza is let go from the Buffalo Bills after he was accused of raping a teen girl in a lawsuit
‘”This afternoon, we decided that releasing Matt Araiza was the best thing to do. Our culture in Buffalo is more important than winning football games,” team general manager Brandon Beane announced on Saturday.’
Buffalo Bills release punter Matt Araiza in wake of gang-rape lawsuit
‘”This is bigger than football,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Saturday night. “Let’s just step back and [let Araiza] go handle this. That’s what we thought was most important.”‘
Bills cut punter Matt Araiza after rookie is accused of gang rape in graphic civil lawsuit
‘”There are many things that we could not get our hands on,” Beane said. “This was about letting Matt go handle his situation.”‘
Bills Release Punter Matt Araiza Amid Gang Rape Lawsuit
‘“This afternoon, we decided that releasing Matt Araiza was the best thing to do,” Beane said, per the team. “Our culture in Buffalo is more important than winning football games.”’
Bills release Matt Araiza after gang rape allegations: ‘This is bigger than football,’ says GM Brandon Beane
‘”We tried to be thorough and thoughtful and not rush to judgment, and I would say it’s not easy,” he said. “You’re trying to put facts around a legal situation sometimes with limited information.”‘
The Bills have released punter Matt Araiza
‘Of course both were very somber as they spoke and Beane said, “The last 48 hours has been very difficult for a lot of people and we sympathize with this whole situation, all the parties involved, this young woman, what she went through, you really feel bad for that whole situation and ultimately, this is a legal situation and we don’t know all the facts and that’s what makes it hard, but at this time, we just think it’s the best move for everyone to move on from Matt and let him take care of this situation and focus on that so we’re going to part ways.”‘
Poyer returns to practice; McKenzie exits early
‘Poyer wore a red-non contact jersey during the roughly hour and ten minute session just outside the ADPRO Sports Training Center.’
Buffalo Bills release punter Matt Araiza after he was accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in 2021
‘General manager Brandon Beane announced Araiza’s release at a press conference with head coach Sean McDermott after the team’s practice on Saturday.’