Chiefs Tender Exclusive Rights Offer to Punter Matt Araiza

The Kansas City Chiefs have offered punter Matt Araiza an exclusive rights free agency (ERFA) tender for the 2026 season. As a player with two credited seasons, his non-guaranteed salary is set at $1,075,000. Araiza showed significant improvement in his second season with the team, with his touchback percentage dropping from 14.5% in 2024 to 5.4% in 2025. The team retains his rights, though competition for the punting job may still be added this summer.