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,

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.

New Orleans Saints defensive back Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons in a social media post on Tuesday.

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

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