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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tyrann Mathieu retires from NFL: A look back at his career and legacy
Tyrann Mathieu, the Saints safety, has announced his retirement on Instagram just before training camp. After 12 NFL seasons, including three with New Orleans, the 33-year-old Louisiana native, known as the "Honey Badger," expressed gratitude for his journey. Mathieu, a Super Bowl LIV champion with the Chiefs, looks forward to coaching and received support from teammates and Saints management. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tyrann Mathieu Shocks Fans with Retirement Announcement Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tyrann Mathieu's Career Highlights and Legacy Support from Teammates and Saints Management Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs Just before the Saints kicked off their first training camp practice, New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu dropped a shocking news, that he is retiring from football on his social media Instagram 33-year-old's decision came suddenly and was surprising after he was seen at the team's recent minicamp, as per an ESPN shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, he wrote that, "As I hang up my cleats, I'm filled with gratitude as I close this chapter of my life and officially retire from the game that's shaped me in every way," as per his social media shared in his post that, "From my first snap in college to my final play in the NFL, this journey has been nothing short of a blessing. Football gave me purpose, discipline, and memories that will stay with me forever. But more than anything, it gave me a community," as per the Instagram also said in his post that, "To every coach who believed in me, every teammate who battled beside me, and every fan who showed up, cheered, and rode with me through the highs and lows, thank you. You gave me strength when I needed it most, and your love carried me farther than I ever imagined." as quoted in his READ: Ozzy Osbourne's memoir 'Last Rites' to reveal his untold story that he penned before his death Mathieu retired after 12 seasons in the NFL and three seasons in New Orleans, according to the ESPN report. The former professional football safety is Louisiana native, who has earned the nickname "Honey Badger" while playing at LSU, and is popularly known for his ability to force turnovers, as per the ESPN report. He had 7 forced fumbles, 8 fumble recoveries, 11 sacks and 36 interceptions in his NFL career, as reported by was a third-round draft pick for the Cardinals in 2013, who spent the first five seasons of his career there, according to the report. Then he signed with the Houston Texans and he also played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2019 to 2021 and was part of Kansas City's Super Bowl LIV-winning team, as reported by ex-player was also named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, he won the Chuck Bednarik Award and was a Heisman Trophy finalist as a sophomore, as per the has revealed that he hopes to get into coaching one day, has maintained a close relationship with LSU even after his dismissal and donated $1 million to the school in 2016, according to the ESPN READ: Ozzy Osbourne Family: What we know about the Black Sabbath lead vocalist's wife Sharon and children Aimee, Kelly, Jack, Jessica, Louis, Elliot His retirement announcement instantly received well wishes from former teammates, including former LSU and Arizona Cardinals teammate Patrick Peterson, as per the who also retired this year, commented, "What a journey it has been for the both of us!", and added, "For us to have that same mentality, hunger, and drive to be the best version of ourselves was a treat in itself. Enjoy retirement love ya! #jobwelldonebabybro," as quoted by general Manager Mickey Loomis said that Mathieu's decision to retire came about recently, and that he didn't try to talk him out of it, saying, "He's a legendary Louisiana player, legendary NFL player. I really appreciate his time with us. He was fantastic," and added, "I don't have enough good things to say about him. ... I just wish him all the best," as quoted in the made three Pro Bowls, was named first-team All-Pro three times, and won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs, as per the ESPN played 12 seasons in the NFL, including three with the New Orleans Saints, as per the ESPN report.
USA Today
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Why did Tyrann Mathieu retire? Here's what we know.
A post shared by Tyrann Mathieu (@mathieu_era) 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. "As I hang up my cleats, I'm filled with gratitude as I close this chapter of my life and officially retire from the game that's shaped me in every way," he wrote, as you can see below. But what he didn't address in that post is... why did he retire now? Why did Tyrann Mathieu retire now? It's a big surprise, isn't it? It's about to be the start of Saints training camp, and there was no indication that he was thinking about leaving. Some theories: he didn't have the best of 2024 seasons, he's getting older, and the Saints might be REALLY bad in 2025. All of that could be reason to leave the game behind. What was Tyrann Mathieu's contract this year? It was a one-year deal worth $4 million with a signing bonus of $2.47 million, per Spotrac. What were Tyrann Mathieu's career earnings? Per Over The Cap, he made over $99 million.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saints safety Tyrann 'Honey Badger' Mathieu retires after 12 NFL seasons
FILE - New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu talks to reporters after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Nov. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) FILE - New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu looks to the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Oct. 7, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File) FILE - New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu looks to the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Oct. 7, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File) FILE - New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu talks to reporters after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Nov. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) FILE - New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu looks to the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Oct. 7, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File) NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans safety Tyrann Mathieu, a three-time All-Pro who was known as the 'Honey Badger' for the relentless play in college that made him a Heisman Trophy finalist, said on the day the Saints opened training camp Tuesday that he is retiring from the NFL after 12 seasons. 'As I hang up my cleats, I'm filled with gratitude as I close this chapter of my life and officially retire from the game that's shaped me in every way,' Mathieu wrote in an Instagram post that was shared by the team. 'This isn't goodbye — it's just the next chapter.' Advertisement Mathieu, 33, was raised by his grandparents in New Orleans, then became a star football player and track athlete for St. Augustine High School. He played at LSU, where his toughness — along with a blond patch in his hair — earned comparisons to the honey badger, a carnivorous mammal known to fight off much larger predators like lions and hyena. Mathieu was the Most Outstanding Defensive Player in the Cotton Bowl as a freshman and the MVP of the SEC championship game as a sophomore, when he finished fifth in the Heisman voting and claimed the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player in college football. Mathieu was kicked off the LSU team before the 2012 season for failing repeated drug tests and entered a drug rehab program a week later. After sitting out a season, the Arizona Cardinals picked him in the third round of the 2013 draft. In five years with the Cardinals, one with the Texans, three with the Chiefs and three with the Saints, Mathieu intercepted 36 passes, running four back for touchdowns, and forced seven fumbles. He was a member of Kansas City's 2019 championship team. Advertisement 'From my first snap in college to my final play in the NFL, this journey has been nothing short of a blessing,' he wrote. 'Football gave me purpose, discipline, and memories that will stay with me forever. But more than anything, it gave me a community. 'To every coach who believed in me, every teammate who battled beside me, and every fan who showed up, cheered, and rode with me through the highs and lows, thank you. You gave me strength when I needed it most, and your love carried me farther than I ever imagined. 'I hope I made you proud out there.' ___ More AP NFL:
Toronto Star
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Saints safety Tyrann ‘Honey Badger' Mathieu retires after 12 NFL seasons
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans safety Tyrann Mathieu, a three-time All-Pro who was known as the 'Honey Badger' for the relentless play in college that made him a Heisman Trophy finalist, said on the day the Saints opened training camp Tuesday that he is retiring from the NFL after 12 seasons. 'As I hang up my cleats, I'm filled with gratitude as I close this chapter of my life and officially retire from the game that's shaped me in every way,' Mathieu wrote in an Instagram post that was shared by the team. 'This isn't goodbye — it's just the next chapter.'
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Kansas City Chiefs DB Tyrann Mathieu announces retirement from the NFL
The Kansas City Chiefs are beginning training camp this week with their sight set on the future and another chance at a Super Bowl title. An essential player from past Super Bowl glory has decided to end their playing career, although they still made an unforgettable impression on Kansas City's legacy. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter's repost, Tyrann Mathieu announces his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons. The 'Honey Badger' was an impactful part of the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV winning team in 2019. He began his career in 2013 with the Arizona Cardinals before joining Kansas City and playing his last few seasons for the New Orleans Saints. Mathieu spent three seasons in Kansas City, earning Pro Bowl selections twice, first-team All-Pro honors in 2020, and second-team honors in 2019. Coaches and peers twice selected him as the Derrick Thomas MVP winner, and he started 47 games, recording 213 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, four sacks, four fumble recoveries, 13 interceptions, 27 passes defended, and two defensive touchdowns. This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Former Chiefs DB Tyrann Mathieu announces retirement from the NFL
