Overview

• Mathieu announced his retirement on Instagram, saying he feels “full of gratitude” as he closes this chapter of his life.
• Over 12 seasons, he earned three All-Pro honors and secured a Super Bowl LIV title with Kansas City in 2020.
• Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, he later starred for the Texans, Chiefs and Saints.
• Known for his versatility, he logged 838 tackles, 36 interceptions and 11 sacks across 180 NFL games.
• Saints general manager Mickey Loomis praised Mathieu as a legendary figure whose leadership shaped New Orleans’ defense.