The Jets are working out Matt Araiza — the star San Diego State punter who was drafted and then cut by the Bills last year after he was accused of rape.
Jets are working out free-agent punter Matt Araiza today, his agent @JLSports3 confirmed.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 24, 2023
Araiza is attempting to return to the NFL after prosecutors announced he will not be charged criminally. Which is not the complete exoneration some foolishly present it as. Pro Football Talk summed the situation up well:
This month, prosecutors said they will not charge Araiza, saying that evidence showed he was not present during an alleged gang rape of the girl, that Araiza’s sex with the girl was consensual, and that Araiza believed that she was 18 so no charges of sex with a minor could be pursued.