Tyrann Mathieu

That means the Kansas City Chiefs could've afforded to re-sign Tyrann Mathieu but decided to go in a different direction.

“The one thing that’s clear is his genuine love and passion for this city, for this locker room and just being here. Going by his accolades and numbers, such a suggestion may seem implausible. “A guy like that who is a bigger guy that can actually line up and play over a slot, play over a tight end, and can also play deep,” Chiefs assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi said, “that was something that was appealing to us and our defense.” He also battled knee soreness last season. I think the one thing that just jumps off the screen when you listen to him talk is he loves playing and living in Kansas City.” In an exclusive interview with The Kansas City Star a couple of months later, Mathieu said he was “heartbroken” the Chiefs did not re-sign him and that he would’ve accepted a deal similar to Reid’s, which, of course, he did with New Orleans.

Mathieu and New Orleans reportedly agreed upon a three-year deal that will pay him $33 million, $18 million of which is guaranteed.

Schefter reported on Sunday that the Saints were prepared to pursue him aggressively after failing to draft a safety this weekend, and it seems those efforts have been successful. He previously played for the Arizona Cardinals, who drafted him, and spent one season with the Houston Texans in 2018. Mathieu turns 30 later this month and is entering his 10th season in the league.

Three-time All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu is expected to sign with the New Orleans Saints, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday.

Beginning in 2018 with the Houston Texans, Mathieu's been part of four consecutive division titlists. Heading into his 10th NFL season, Mathieu adds even more leadership to a veteran-heavy Saints defense. Rapoport adds that the Saints were always the favorite to land Mathieu, who also met virtually with the Eagles.

Tyrann Mathieu, the four-time Pro Bowl free agent safety, has agreed to contract terms with the Saints, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

We have a lot of confidence in K’Von [Wallace] … and we'll continue to look at that position.” We have a lot of confidence in Marcus. Marcus played really good football for us last year. “I think where we are at the safety position – we have a lot of confidence in Anthony,” he said.

With a draft class that includes heavy investment at safety, the door is now unofficially closed on any Tyrann Mathieu reunion in Kansas City.

They also have smart veterans and intriguing prospects vying to round out the depth chart. The Chiefs now have three starting-caliber safeties who are all 25-and-under and should grow with reps and experience together. That sort of significant investment is the same range they picked Thornhill. That doesn’t even include Nazeeh Johnson’s selection in the seventh round as a prospect from Marshall.

Yes, it's finally happening! Honey Badger is coming home!!

A long-awaited signing that should be finalized in the coming days, the Honey Badger lands in a perfect spot. The— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) #Saintsare making a key post-draft addition, as they’re expected to sign All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu, sources say. Per reports, the New Orleans Saints will be signing free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu. It seems like years since Saints fans have been waiting to hear this news.

The momentum for a deal between New Orleans and the two-time All-Pro safety gained steam prior to the NFL draft, and the contract was reached as anticipated on ...

The momentum for a deal between New Orleans and the two-time All-Pro safety gained steam prior to the NFL draft, and the contract was reached as anticipated on Monday. Mathieu initially visited New Orleans in April and also had a visit with Philadelphia. However, once a deal was not reached with either of the two clubs, it remained a mystery where Mathieu would play in 2022. Veteran safety Tyrann Mathieu will sign with the Saints in the coming days, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Tyrann Mathieu is heading home. The Pro Bowl safety is expected to sign with the New Orleans Saints in the coming days, according to the NFL Network.

This offseason, the Chiefs elected to move on from Mathieu and sign fellow safety Justin Reid to a three-year, $31.5 million contract. He was a first-team All-Pro in his first two seasons in K.C. and earned the third Pro Bowl nod of his career in 2021, when he started in all 16 games played in the regular season. The Pro Bowl safety is expected to sign with the New Orleans Saints in the coming days, according to the NFL Network. Mathieu had a pre-draft visit with the Saints and reports surfaced following the 2022 NFL Draft that the club was going to resume its pursuit of him after they were unable to add at that position over the weekend. So, with this move back home to New Orleans, Mathieu's football career is set to come full circle. New Orleans saw both of its starting safeties depart the organization this offseason with Malcolm Jenkins retiring and Marcus Williams inking a deal with the Baltimore Ravens in free agency. Over his tenure, he helped the franchise reach two Super Bowls and hoist one Lombardi Trophy while being one of the most productive playmakers in the league.

The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu, bringing home a hometown hero and Pro Bowl starter.

He was drafted to the Arizona Cardinals in 2013 and spent one season with the Houston Texans in 2018 before moving on to Kansas City. Now he’s coming home. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the New Orleans Saints have reached an agreement with free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu and are expected to finalize the deal in the days ahead. Mathieu, native of New Orleans’ 7th Ward, has spent the last three seasons as a Kansas City Chief. As a Chief, Mathieu won a Super Bowl, was named to an All-Pro team, and made two Pro Bowls.

The wait is almost over. After an extended free agency process that took followers all the way through the 2022 NFL draft, Tyrann Mathieu has finally made ...

Watching Mathieu come out of the tunnel during the Saints’ first home game is going to ignite the Caesars Superdome, the city of New Orleans, and the state of Louisiana to an unforgettable extent. The Pro Bowler took a virtual visit with the Philadelphia Eagles as well after the Kansas City Chiefs did not offer him a contract to return, a gesture that Mathieu said left him “heartbroken” in an interview with Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star. After an extended free agency process that took followers all the way through the 2022 NFL draft, Tyrann Mathieu has finally made his decision, and will return to his New Orleans hometown.

A report Monday says former Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu is taking his talents to the Big Easy.

A long-awaited signing that should be finalized in the coming days, the Honey Badger lands in a perfect spot. The— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) #Saintsare making a key post-draft addition, as they’re expected to sign All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu, sources say. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tweeted Monday morning that Mathieu is expected to sign a deal “in the coming days” with the New Orleans Saints.

The Honey Badger is going home. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, safety Tyrann Mathieu is expected to sign with the Saints and the deal should be finalized in ...

A native of New Orleans, Mathieu had a free-agent visit with the organization in early April. When the Saints did not address safety during the draft, it left a void for Mathieu to fill. A third-round pick in the 2013 draft, Mathieu has 26 career interceptions and 76 passes defensed. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, safety Tyrann Mathieu is expected to sign with the Saints and the deal should be finalized in the coming days.

Former Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu, who will turn 30 later in May, is expected to sign a deal with his hometown team, the New Orleans Saints.

He then went on to play with the Houston Texans (2018) before he signed with the Chiefs in March 2019. He got his start with the Arizona Cardinals (2013-17), who selected him in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. Mathieu, 29, is coming off of a three-year run with the Kansas City Chiefs in which he was a first-team AP all-pro twice and was selected to the Pro Bowl twice.

Mathieu, who turns 30 this month, has three first-team All-Pro nods in his career, and added his third trip to the Pro Bowl in 2021.

Mathieu, who turns 30 this month, has three first-team All-Pro nods in his career, and added his third trip to the Pro Bowl in 2021. Needing to replace Pro Bowler Tyrann Mathieu, the Chiefs agreed to terms with Justin Reid, one of the top (and youngest) safeties available. Needing to replace Pro Bowler Tyrann Mathieu, the Chiefs agreed to terms with Justin Reid, one of the top (and youngest) safeties available.

Mathieu, 29, a New Orleans native was an All-American & SEC Defensive Player of the Year at Louisiana State University before being drafted in the third round ...

- Saints Take Alontae Taylor at 49th Overall Mathieu and the Saints retained mutual interest throughout the off-season, including a meeting at the team's training facility in Metairie, LA. New Orleans will undoubtedly cherish the addition of Mathieu after losing both their starting safeties from a season ago. - Saints Take Air Force's Jordan Jackson at 194th Overall