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.

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.

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 NFC South is home to many talented safeties, and that's true even after Tyrann Mathieu retired. How does his departure change our rankings?

The New Orleans Saints are reportedly signing veteran safety Julian Blackmon, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

The New Orleans Saints ' secondary took a hit on Tuesday when three-time Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement at 33 years old. However, the Saints worked quickly to bring in a replacement. According to NFL Media, New Orleans is signing former Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon.

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.