Jets working out ‘Punt God’ Matt Araiza after gang rape exoneration

Matt Araiza could be getting a second chance in the NFL.

The Jets are working out the free-agent punter on Wednesday, The Post’s Brian Costello confirmed, which comes weeks after Araiza was exonerated by prosecutors in relation to an alleged gang rape.

A sixth-round selection by the Bills in the 2022 NFL Draft, the former San Diego State University punter rose to prominence throughout the preseason due to his explosive punts.

In the weeks leading up to the regular season, however, Araiza was accused in a civil lawsuit of being part of a gang rape at a San Diego house party.

He was subsequently released by the Bills as the allegations came to light.

Although the civil suit is still pending, San Diego prosecutors exonerated Araiza earlier this month, stating video evidence and witness statements indicate he left the party an hour before the alleged incident unfolded.

Wednesday marks the first NFL workout for Araiza, nicknamed “Punt God,” since the Bills released him.

The Jets recently signed veteran punter Thomas Morstead and guaranteed him $1.1 million as part of the one-year deal.

“I am aware that the facts of this case have been made public,” Araiza told Pro Football Talk in a statement.

“I am deeply gratified for the thorough work of the DA’s office in San Diego and for all the witnesses that were willing to come forward and tell the truth. I am thankful that the facts of this case as provided by the witnesses will prove that what I have been saying from the beginning is, in fact, the truth.”