The 2025 season would have been Mathieu's fourth with the Saints after he appeared in all 17 contests in each of the last three. He finished last season with 62 tackles, seven passes defended, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery and figured to be a starter once again in 2025.

Tyrann Mathieu had himself a great career -- three NFL All-Pro seasons, a trio of Pro Bowls, one Super Bowl ring, 36 interceptions in 12 years with four teams... and one epic nickname ( the Honey Badger! ). But in a heartfelt post on Tuesday before New Orleans Saints training camp, he announced he was calling it quits from the league.