Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement from the NFL. Mathieu played 12 NFL season, including five with the Cardinals. PHOENIX - Former Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu took to social media on Tuesday to announce his retirement from the NFL.

Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, and his former Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes was quick to congratulate the safety on social media.

Mathieu’s NFL career came to a surprising end Tuesday afternoon when he announced his retirement on the eve of start of Saints’ training camp. His retirement leaves a hole at the safety position, giant shoes for someone to try to fill. This would have been Mathieu’s fourth season with the Saints and his 13th in the NFL.

After Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sent some kind words to his former teammate.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes sends a strong message after superstar safety Tyrann Mathieu suddenly announces his retirement.