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Matt Araiza injury update: Latest news on Chiefs punter

All eyes are on the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of their championship rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX this Sunday.

Chiefs punter Matt Araiza was added to the Chiefs’ injury report on Thursday ahead of the Big Game.

Here is the latest on Araiza’s status:

Matt Araiza injury update

Araiza was added to the Chiefs’ injury report on Wednesday due to an illness. While this is bad news any way you cut it, the good thing is that it doesn’t appear serious.

Chiefs reporter Matt McMullen took to Twitter to share Andy Reid’s comment that “Everybody is healthy” ahead of Thursday’s practice.

How long will Matt Araiza be out?

Araiza fully participated in the Chiefs’ practice session on Thursday and it seems likely that he will be available on Sunday.

Friday’s injury report will give further clues as to what fans can expect from Araiza in Super Bowl LIX.

Chiefs’ punter depth

Araiza does not have a backup, so Kansas City will need to gett creative if he is unable to take the field on Sunday.

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