Kansas City #Chiefs punter Matt Araiza is dealing with an illness. Here is the latest on his status ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

The Chiefs added punter Matt Araiza to their injury report on Thursday. Araiza also handles the holding duties for kicker Harrison Butker, so his absence would affect them in multiple areas, but it doesn't look like they'll need to scramble for someone to fill his role.

Through a combination of need and want, Kansas City provided both the running back and punter with an opportunity to continue – if not fully restart – their NFL careers.

The Chiefs provided both players with an opportunity to continue — if not fully restart — their professional careers.

Kansas City Chiefs punter Matt Araiza says he feared his NFL career was over before it had even begun but now finds himself on the brink of Super Bowl glory.Now that he is one win away from being part of the first team in NFL history to capture three straight Super Bowls,