Mickey Loomis reacts to Tyrann Mathieu's retirement: 'We were a little surprised'
"We had a little advance notice on that, so it wasn't like we were surprised," Loomis said. "We were a little surprised but we had some advance notice. And we just have so much respect for Tyrann and what he's accomplished, and he's a legendary Louisiana player, legendary NFL player. Really appreciate his time with us, he's fantastic. I don't have enough good things to say about him. I have a lot of good things to say about him. What a great career. Just wish him all the best."
He's had a career anyone would be proud of, with three Pro Bowl selections and three spots on the Associated Press All-Pro team. Mathieu was also recognized on the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-Decade Team of the 2010s. And he's a Super Bowl champion, too. But he turned 33 in May and his family has gotten larger. His priorities aren't what they were. For him to go out on his own terms is a great thing.
Where do the Saints go from here at safety? They signed Justin Reid in free agency and drafted Jonas Sanker, adding to a group that already includes Jordan Howden, J.T. Gray, and Ugo Amadi. Terrell Burgess was another free agent pickup after he tried out in minicamp. But don't be surprised if they add another veteran now that Mathieu is stepping away.
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