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Ex-NFL Punter Matt Araiza Will Be Dropped From Rape Lawsuit

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Matt Araiza #19 of the Buffalo Bills punts during Bills training camp at Saint John Fisher University on July 24, 2022 in Pittsford, New York. He was later cut by the team.

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The Bills Cut Matt Araiza Because He’s A Punter

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Matt Araiza of the San Diego State Aztecs speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 5, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Bills Punter Matt Araiza Accused Of Gang Rape In Civil Lawsuit