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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Announces retirement
Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.A 2013 third-round pick of the Cardinals, Mathieu eventually played for four different teams with stops in Houston, Kansas City and New Orleans during his 12-year career, earning first-team All-Pro honors three times and winning a Super Bowl with Kansas City in 2019. Overall, in 180 regular-season games, he had 36 interceptions, which at the time of Mathieu's retirement ranked second to only Harrison Smith's 37 among active players. The New Orleans Saints likely will move on with Jordan Howden at free safety to begin the 2025 campaign.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Staying in New Orleans
Tyrann Mathieu (concussion) is in line to rework his deal with the New Orleans Saints and remain with the team for the 2025 season, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.Mathieu's reworked contract will serve to make his cap hit more manageable for New Orleans, potentially by converting some of his $6.5 million base salary into a signing bonus. He's suited up for all 17 regular-season games in three consecutive years with the Saints, though his snap count declined in 2024. Mathieu was forced out of the team's Week 18 finale due to a concussion, but he figures to be a full participant in the start of offseason activities.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Not as effective in 2024
In 17 games in 2024, Tyrann Mathieu recorded 62 tackles (47 solo), two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and seven pass breakups, including three interceptions.Mathieu finished his third straight season without missing a single game, but he came away with fewer tackles than in both of the seasons prior, and he was a bit less sharp in coverage in the process. However, he led New Orleans' safeties in defensive snaps in 2024 by a wide margin. He'll turn 33 in May.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Enters concussion protocol
Tyrann Mathieu has been diagnosed with a concussion and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.Mathieu will end the day with two tackles (one solo). Jordan Howden will likely fill in at free safety for the rest of Sunday's game due to Mathieu's injury.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Past shoulder issue
Tyrann Mathieu (forearm) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.Mathieu appeared to sustain a shoulder injury in the third quarter of the New Orleans Saints' Week 13 win over the Rams. However, Wednesday's injury report clarified that the issue is with his forearm. With Mathieu's full participation Wednesday, it appears he's already moved past the injury. The veteran safety is expected to remain a key leader on New Orleans' defense in Sunday's matchup against the Giants.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Questionable to return Sunday
Tyrann Mathieu (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Rams.Mathieu checked out of the game in the third quarter after making a hard tackle on running back Kyren Williams, according to Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. The safety ultimately went into the medical tent per Johnson and has since returned to the sideline with his shoulder wrapped. In his Mathieu's absence, J.T. Gray and Jordan Howden stand to see an increase in workload at safety.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Past illness
Tyrann Mathieu (illness) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.Mathieu didn't practice Wednesday while battling an illness, but it appears he's over the issue as he was able to practice without limitations Thursday. Barring any setbacks, the 2013 third-round pick should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Mathieu's two interceptions through eight regular-season outings is second most on the New Orleans Saints behind Paulson Adebo (leg).
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Dealing with illness
Tyrann Mathieu (illness) did not practice Wednesday.Mathieu is working through an illness, which will impact his practice participation over the next two days. Even if he's limited Thursday and Friday, he should be able to suit up for Sunday's game against Carolina, though he could enter the game with an injury designation. Through the first eight games of the regular season, Mathieu has logged 33 tackles (26 solo), three passes defended, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Past forearm issue
Tyrann Mathieu (forearm) was listed as a full participant on Monday's practice estimation.Mathieu sustained a forearm injury in the New Orleans Saints' Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers, but Monday's full practice estimation suggests he's already moved past the issue. Expect the 12th-year pro to serve as the Saints' top free safety in Thursday night's matchup against the Broncos.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Expects to play Thursday
Coach Dennis Allen said Monday that he expects Tyrann Mathieu (forearm) to play versus the Broncos on Thursday night, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Mathieu was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers early by a wrist injury, but it's apparently not anything severe. If his coach's optimism proves to be misplaced, Johnathan Abram would be next in line at safety.
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