Matt Araiza
P - Kansas City Chiefs
This Week Outlook
Availability
The Chiefs re-signed P Matt Araiza to a one-year, $960k contract.
Fantasy Impact
Araiza posted a strong first season in Kansas City. He'll remain the starting punter for at least one more season with the Chiefs.
Matt Araiza has "appeared" to win the Chiefs' punting job.
Fantasy Impact
Araiza is the only punter on the Chiefs roster after they released Ryan Rehkow.
Bills GM Brandon Beane told reporters the team has waived punter Matt Araiza.
Fantasy Impact
This was the expectation following the off-field issues surrounding Araiza. The next roster cuts are due by Tuesday, but Buffalo chose not to wait till then to make this move.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, rookie P Matt Araiza, following a lawsuit accusing him of raping a 17-year-old girl, will not suit up for the Bills on Friday night.
Fantasy Impact
Araiza's absence will leave the Bills without a punter Friday night, either meaning Bass will punt or the Bills will exclusively kick field goals or keep the offense on for fourth downs. The lawsuit is currently ongoing, and Araiza's future with the team is uncertain at this moment.
