Mathieu went on to joke that his five-year-old daughter was upset at him for retiring because she was going to miss getting "dressed up" for his game days. Mathieu and his girlfriend share three kids: 12-year-old and 11-year-old sons, Noah and Tyrann Jr., and a five-year-old daughter, Mila.

The LSU Tigers congratulating former All-American defensive back Tyrann Mathieu on his remarkable career and official retirement from football.

New Orleans Saints defensive back Tyrann Mathieu announced Tuesday that he is retiring from the NFL after 12 seasons and three first-team All-Pro selections. The 33-year-old Mathieu, a product of LSU, spent the last three seasons with the Saints and started in all 51 regular season games.

One of the Saints' best players retired with Tyrann Mathieu hanging up his cleats. What did his old coach Dennis Allen have to say about the news?

Three-time All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu announced in a post on his Instagram page that he is retiring from the NFL. The 33-year-old defensive back was entering his fourth season with the New Orleans Saints but won't step onto the field this year.

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

Tyrann Mathieu had himself a great career -- three NFL All-Pro seasons, a trio of Pro Bowls, one Super Bowl ring, 36 interceptions in 12 years with four teams... and one epic nickname ( the Honey Badger! ). But in a heartfelt post on Tuesday before New Orleans Saints training camp, he announced he was calling it quits from the league.

The New Orleans Saints got three truly impressive seasons out of Tyrann Mathieu, and as he retires, take a look back at each INT he took away.

A former Arizona Cardinals player who was key during their run of success in the middle of the 2010s has called it a career. Safety Tyrann Mathieu, originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons. He made the announcement on his Instragram account.

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

Former teammates, fans, and reporters covering the league reacted to Tyrann Mathieu's retirement on social media: 'He was must see TV for me'