Saints Safety Tyrann 'Honey Badger' Mathieu Retires
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNThe LSU football community reacts to retirement of former star Tyrann Mathieu
Former LSU football star called it a career this week, announcing his retirement from the NFL. Mathieu was a Heisman finalist while at LSU.
Three-time All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu announced in a post on his Instagram page that he is retiring from the NFL. The 33-year-old defensive back was entering his fourth season with the New Orleans Saints but won't step onto the field this year.
After Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sent some kind words to his former teammate.
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Saints Wire on MSNTyrann Mathieu retires tied for second in active INTs, watch all of his Saints picks here
The New Orleans Saints got three truly impressive seasons out of Tyrann Mathieu, and as he retires, take a look back at each INT he took away.
A former Arizona Cardinals player who was key during their run of success in the middle of the 2010s has called it a career. Safety Tyrann Mathieu, originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons. He made the announcement on his Instragram account.
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Mathieu’s NFL career came to a surprising end Tuesday afternoon when he announced his retirement on the eve of start of Saints’ training camp. His retirement leaves a hole at the safety position, giant shoes for someone to try to fill. This would have been Mathieu’s fourth season with the Saints and his 13th in the NFL.
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly signing veteran safety Julian Blackmon, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
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Saints Wire on MSNIt didn't take long for the Saints to find Tyrann Mathieu's replacement
It didn't take long for the Saints to find Tyrann Mathieu's replacement. Former Colts safety Julian Blackmon is a young playmaker with a lot to prove.
Mathieu logged 36 interceptions, seven forced fumbles and 838 tackles in his career with the Cardinals, Chiefs and Saints.
The Saints are signing free agent safety Julian Blackmon, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. They need a veteran safety after Tyrann Mathieu’s retirement Tuesday. Blackmon, 26, spent the past five seasons in Indianapolis after the Colts made him a third-round pick in 2020.
There was no player ever at LSU like Tyrann Mathieu. Like his namesake wild animal, the Honey Badger, he took what he wanted during brief, brilliant career.