‘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.’
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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.’
Bills release Matt Araiza amid rape allegations
‘The Bills announced Saturday night that they have released punter Matt Araiza.’
Bills 53-man roster projection: Who’s in, who’s out
‘PUP: Tre’Davious White, Ike Boettger.’
Culture is important in the Bills organization
‘Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Saturday night that “they’re not perfect,” but there were many things in this case they couldn’t get their hands on with the resources they had.’
Experts in the community react to the impact of the Matt Araiza allegations
‘“The community needs to step back, pause any judgment, and let the legal process provide facts and or evidence before you form an opinion,” Korn said.’