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.

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.

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.