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

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.

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.

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