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The Super Bowl champion, Tyrann Mathieu, announced his NFL withdrawal in a publication to social networks on Tuesday.
Mathieu, 33, spent the last three seasons of his 12 -year career with the New Orleans Saints. Mathieu was known as the “honey tuition” throughout his career.
“While I hang my tacos, I am full of gratitude when I close this chapter of my life and officially retired from the game that has shaped me in every way,” Mathieu wrote in his publication.
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The security of the New Orleans Saints, Tyrann Mathieu (32) against the Arizona cardinals during a pre -season NFL game at the State Farm Stadium on August 10, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. (Mark J. Rebila/USA Today Sports)
“From my first click at the University to my last game in the NFL, this trip has been nothing less than a blessing. Football gave me a purpose, discipline and memories that will remain with me forever. But more than anything, it gave me a community.”
Mathieu broke into the scene as an electrifying player during his university days in LSU. He finished fifth in the Heisman trophy voting as an outstanding defensive as a second year student.
In that second year season in 2011, Mathieu had 76 tacle combined, 1.5 captures, two interceptions, nine defeated passes, six forced loose balls and two loose ball recoveries for TouchDowns.
However, in August 2012, Mathieu was expelled from the team for continuously failing drug tests for the use of marijuana. In October 2012, Mathieu was arrested for possession of marijuana.
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The Kansas City Chiefs Campo Marshal, Patrick Mahomes (15) and the strong security Tyrann Mathieu (32) celebrate after beating the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl Liv in Hard Rock Stadium on February 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Matthew Emmons/USA Today Sports)
Despite being extremely talented, Mathieu fell to the third round of the 2013 NFL draft due to their problems outside the field before Arizona’s cardinals selected it.
Mathieu ended up emerging as a star for the cardinals, since he was named for a team all-serve twice in his five years with the team.
“For each coach who believed in me, every teammate who fought by my side, and every fan that appeared, cheered and rode with me through the ups and downs, thanks. You gave me strength when I needed it most, and your love took me further than I never imagined,” Mathieu wrote.
Mathieu spent a season with the Houston Texans, and then joined the Kansas City bosses. Mathieu was an integral part of the winning team of the Chiefs Super Bowl in 2019.
The safety of the New Orleans Saints Tyrann Mathieu (32) celebrates with the corner of the New Orleans Saints Alontae Taylor (1) and the corner of the New Orleans Saints Kool-Aid McKinstry (14) after making an interception during the second half against the cowboys of the Dallas in the AT&T stadium on September 15, in September 15, Arlington, Texas. (Images of Kevin Jairaj-Iimagn)
The three times PRO Bowler spent three seasons with the Chiefs before spending the last three seasons with the Saints.
Mathieu played 180 games in his NFL career and had 838 tacle combined, 11 captures, 36 interceptions, 100 defendant passes, seven forced loose balls and eight recoveries of loose ball. Four of his interceptions were returned for TouchDowns.
“I hope I have proud you around. This is not a farewell, it is only the next chapter. A lot of love, always. Tyrann.”
