A backlash coupled with graphic details in a lawsuit alleging Matt Araiza’s involvement in a gang rape of a teenager, left Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane little choice but to release the team’s rookie punter.
Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza walks on the sideline during the first half of a preseason game against the Colts on Aug. 13, 2022.
“The last 48 hours have been very difficult for a lot of people. It’s been tough. And we sympathize with this whole situation, all the parties involved, this young woman, what she went through,” Beane said during a 26-minute news conference, while seated alongside coach Sean McDermott.“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 gonna part ways there,” Beane added.
“I’m hurt,” McDermott said. “It’s not easy to to hear about some of the things that I’ve heard about over the last several hours say. Haven’t slept a lot to be honest with you.” On Saturday, Araiza was not present for practice even though the Bills said he was on his roster, while at the same time his No. 19 jersey was no longer available for sale on the Bills’ online store after being listed earlier in the day.
The victim’s lawyer Dan Gilleon issued his own statement by saying the Bills ignored concerns he raised about Araiza when contacting the team in late July. “You want to give everyone as much due process as you can. Again, we’re not a judge and a jury,” Beane said.
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