Mathieu announced his retirement from football this week after spending the last three years of his NFL career with his hometown team.

Tyrann Mathieu, most recently with the New Orleans Saints, retired Tuesday after 12 seasons in the NFL. Mathieu first gained fame not far from where his career ended, starring for the LSU Tigers down in Baton Rouge,

I can feel his energy everywhere,” Sammy Watkins said of Tyrann Mathieu almost 6 years ago. It’s still true for anyone who has spent time with Mathieu.

The NFL world learned about veteran superstar safety Tyrann Mathieu's retirement on Tuesday, but the Saints have known for a little bit longer, according to general manager Mickey Loomis. Blackmon and the Saints have been in contact since, and New Orleans was quickly able to find their next safety to play next to Justin Reid.

During Wednesday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo commented on Tyrann Mathieu's retirement announcement | @EdEastonJr

Former NFL player Tyrann Mathieu provides insight on what he intends to do going forward after he announced his retirement.

Tyrann Mathieu's retirement drew a strong statement from his former Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes.

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.