New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement Tuesday on the eve of the team’s first training camp practice.
Mathieu’s announcement came as a surprise after he attended the team’s veteran minicamp. The 33-year-old retires after 12 seasons in the NFL and three seasons in New Orleans.
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Mathieu was known for his ability to force turnovers. He had 7 forced fumbles, 8 fumble recoveries, 11 sacks and 36 interceptions in his NFL career.
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