After a controversial start to his NFL career, new Chiefs punter Matt Araiza (Ah-rise-ah) is getting a fresh start in Kansas City during Training Camp in St. Joseph. After being drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2022, but cut after sexual assault allegations. Araiza says he wasn’t sure if he would ever get a shot in the league again.
The Chiefs practiced for over two hours today. There are two practices left before the first preseason game on Saturday.
The Chiefs practice again (Tues.) at 9:15.
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New Chiefs punter Matt Araiza (Ah-rise-Ah) has a unique trait that not many NFL punters have. He punts with his left foot.
Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub said that signing Araiza was appealing because the ball comes off the left foot differently. Araiza also says he feels like that gives him an advantage.
After a controversial start to his NFL career, Araiza says it will be pretty surreal to step on the field on Sundays
The Chiefs practice again (Tues.) during training camp on the Missouri Western campus at 9:15. It’s the last public practice before Saturday’s preseason game.
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After punter Tommy Townsend departed Kansas City and went to the Houston Texans, the Chiefs began their search for a new punter. And after a sexual assault allegation was dropped, Matt Araiza who has been coined with the nickname ‘Punt God’, signed with the Chiefs. And one fan of Araiza is his head coach Andy Reid
The Chiefs practiced for just over two hours today. The only new injury reported from Reid was Chris Jones who took what he called a “stinger” to the shoulder. The Chiefs practice again (Tues.) on the Missouri Western campus in St. Joseph at 9:15. It is the last public practice this week before Saturday’s preseason game.
