Mathieu (concussion) is in line to rework his deal with the Saints and remain with the team for the 2025 season, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Mathieu's reworked contract will serve to make his cap hit more manageable for New Orleans, potentially by converting some of his $6.5 million base salary into a signing bonus. He's suited up for all 17 regular-season games in three consecutive years with the Saints, though his snap count declined in 2024. Mathieu was forced out of the team's Week 18 finale due to a concussion, but he figures to be a full participant in the start of offseason activities.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Not as effective in 2024
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In 17 games in 2024, Mathieu recorded 62 tackles (47 solo), two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and seven pass breakups, including three interceptions.
Mathieu finished his third straight season without missing a single game, but he came away with fewer tackles than in both of the seasons prior, and he was a bit less sharp in coverage in the process. However, he led New Orleans' safeties in defensive snaps in 2024 by a wide margin. He'll turn 33 in May.
Mathieu has been diagnosed with a concussion and has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Mathieu will end the day with two tackles (one solo). Jordan Howden will likely fill in at free safety for the rest of Sunday's game due to Mathieu's injury.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Questionable to return Sunday
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Mathieu (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Rams.
Mathieu checked out of the game in the third quarter after making a hard tackle on running back Kyren Williams, according to Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. The safety ultimately went into the medical tent per Johnson and has since returned to the sideline with his shoulder wrapped. In his Mathieu's absence, J.T. Gray and Jordan Howden stand to see an increase in workload at safety.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Past illness
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Mathieu (illness) was listed as a full practice participant Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Mathieu didn't practice Wednesday while battling an illness, but it appears he's over the issue as he was able to practice without limitations Thursday. Barring any setbacks, the 2013 third-round pick should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Mathieu's two interceptions through eight regular-season outings is second most on the Saints behind Paulson Adebo (leg).
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Dealing with illness
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Mathieu (illness) did not practice Wednesday.
Mathieu is working through an illness, which will impact his practice participation over the next two days. Even if he's limited Thursday and Friday, he should be able to suit up for Sunday's game against Carolina, though he could enter the game with an injury designation. Through the first eight games of the regular season, Mathieu has logged 33 tackles (26 solo), three passes defended, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Expects to play Thursday
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Coach Dennis Allen said Monday that he expects Mathieu (forearm) to play versus the Broncos on Thursday night, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Mathieu was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers early by a wrist injury, but it's apparently not anything severe. If his coach's optimism proves to be misplaced, Johnathan Abram would be next in line at safety.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Appears past multiple injuries
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Mathieu (calf/heel/groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session.
Mathieu has been playing through multiple lower-body injuries early in the regular season. However, he was absent from Thursday's injury report, indicating that he was a full participant in practice and should be good to go for Monday's game against Kansas City. On the year, Mathieu has tallied 16 tackles (15 solo), three passes defended, including two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Mathieu is dealing with injuries to his calf, heel and groin, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Mathieu left midway through the fourth quarter of Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Falcons due to a groin injury. The 2013 third-round pick told reporters after the game that he had a calf injury earlier in the season and entered Sunday's contest with a lingering heel injury. The Saints will have an extra day's rest heading into their next game against the Chiefs on Oct. 7, and given the myriad of lower-body injuries, Mathieu could be limited or held out of practices leading up to that contest. Through the first four games of the regular season, he's registered 17 tackles (16 solo) and one interception.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Continuing to nurse heel injury
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Mathieu (heel) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Mathieu had been dealing with the heel injury leading up to Week 2 against the Cowboys, but he was able to suit up for that contest after starting the week as a DNP. The fact that he started this week as a limited participant suggests that the 2013 third-round pick is progressing through the injury, and barring any setbacks, he should be good to go for Week 3 against the Eagles. Through the first two games of the season, Mathieu has accrued seven solo tackles, two passes defended, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Ready for Sunday
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Mathieu (heel) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
The 12-year veteran went from logging a DNP on Wednesday to a full practice session Friday, indicating that he's moved past his heel injury. Mathieu recorded four total tackles and one forced fumble during the Saints' Week 1 win, and he'll look to build on that impressive showing Sunday.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Gets on field
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Mathieu (heel) was a limited participant during practice Thursday.
Mathieu missed practice Wednesday, so this is a step in the right direction for the veteran safety and puts him on a trajectory to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys. However, his status on Friday's injury report will be worth monitoring.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Inks new deal with New Orleans
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The Saints re-signed Mathieu on a two-year, $13 million contract Thursday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.
The 31-year-old has officially agreed to terms to stay in New Orleans after spending the last two years with the team. Despite a slight drop in his numbers in 2023, Mathieu remained effective, tallying 75 total tackles and nine passes defended, including four interceptions through 17 regular-season contests. Assuming he can avoid injury, the 2013 third-rounder should maintain his every-down role as the Saints' starting free safety in 2024.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Tackling production dips in 2023
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Mathieu appeared in all 17 games during the 2023 regular season, tallying 75 tackles and nine passes defended, including four interceptions.
Mathieu logged 16 fewer tackles compared to the 2022 campaign when he recorded a career-high 91. However, he remained effective in coverage during his second season with New Orleans, tallying at least three interceptions for the fifth season in a row to go along with the fourth pick-six of his 11-year career. Mathieu will enter the final season of his three-year, $28.3 million contract with New Orleans in 2024.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Active in Week 16 loss
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Mathieu recorded nine tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup in the Saints' 30-22 loss to the Rams on Thursday.
The safety played every single defensive snap for the 11th time in 15 games. Mathieu has recorded 67 tackles, eight pass breakups and three interceptions so far during his second season in New Orleans.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Picks off two passes Sunday
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Mathieu notched four tackles (three solo) and two interceptions in Sunday's 24-15 loss to the Falcons.
Mathieu halted a Falcons drive deep into New Orleans territory by picking off Desmond Ridder at the Saints' one-yard line late in the second quarter. The veteran struck again in the third period, picking off Ridder on a deep pass intended for Van Jefferson. The interceptions were Mathieu's second and third of the campaign, giving him at least three pickoffs in five straight seasons.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Five tackles in opener
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Mathieu recorded five tackles (three solo) in the Saints' 16-15 win over the Titans in Week 1.
Mathieu didn't do anything flashy but he was able to log five takedowns while playing every one of the team's defensive snaps in the narrow victory. The safety is now in his second season with New Orleans and is coming off a 2022 campaign in which he registered a career-high 91 tackles.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Contract restructured
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Mathieu agreed Friday to restructure his contract with the Saints, clearing up $4.7 million in 2023 salary cap space, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Mathieu posted a career-high 91 tackles (64 solo) while suiting up for all 17 games with New Orleans in 2022, with eight passes defended and three interceptions. The veteran safety heads into his age-31 season with two years left on his deal with the Saints.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Posts career campaign in NOLA
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Mathieu recorded a career-high 91 tackles (64 solo) as well as eight passes defended, including three interceptions, while playing all 17 games in the 2022 season.
Mathieu provided instant returns after joining his hometown team this past offseason, finishing with the squad's second-most tackles behind linebacker Demario Davis (109) as well as the second-most passes defended behind cornerback Alontae Taylor (11). The 30-year-old safety also tallied at least three interceptions for the fourth year in a row, increasing his career total to 29. Mathieu was one of the few mainstays in New Orleans' banged-up secondary by playing all but two defensive snaps in the 2022 regular season. He has two years remaining on his three-year, $33 million contract with New Orleans.
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Saints' Tyrann Mathieu: Getting $18M guaranteed in deal
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Mathieu agreed Monday on a three-year, $33 million contract with the Saints that includes $18 million fully guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Mathieu and the Saints still are ironing out some details on the contract before it's finalized, but the 29-year-old is committed to continuing his career in his hometown of New Orleans. The three-time Pro Bowler joins the team after a three-year stay in Kansas City that he concluded with a 76-tackle, three-interception effort over 16 games in 2021.
