The Buffalo Payments made their first resolution on punter Matt Araiza after disturbing allegations have been launched this week. Buffalo determined to not play Araiza, the lone punter on its roster, in Friday night time’s preseason recreation towards the Carolina Panthers after a civil lawsuit was filed involving Araiza and two former San Diego State teammates who’ve been accused of gang-raping a 17-year-old lady at a home occasion final 12 months.

With Araiza out, Payments No. three quarterback Matt Barkley assumed punting duties. He booted a 33-yard punt along with his first try..

Araiza is accused of getting intercourse with a highschool senior exterior of an off-campus occasion, after which bringing her right into a room the place she was raped repeatedly. The 2 different males named within the swimsuit are Zavier Leonard, a redshirt freshman with the Aztecs, and Nowlin Ewaliko, who was a freshman final season however is not on the listed roster. 

Araiza’s lawyer, Kerry Armstrong, informed the Los Angeles Instances that the rape accusation is fake, and that his investigator spoke to witnesses from the occasion who informed a special story from the girl.

“It is a shakedown as a result of he is now with the Buffalo Payments,” Armstrong stated. “There is no such thing as a doubt in my thoughts that Matt Araiza [never] raped that lady.”

The Payments gave Araiza the punting job this week over veteran Matt Haack. The previous punter did not take lengthy to seek out work, as he was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts. 

What the Payments determine to do with Araiza going ahead will likely be carefully monitored within the coming days. Friday’s name could have been an indication of the path Buffalo goes.