The Eagles’ attempt at adding all-world safety Tyrann Mathieu was all for naught, as the former LSU All-American is signing with his hometown Saints.
According to Adam Schefter, the Saints aggressively revisited their pursuit of the New Orleans native and Tigers star.
The #Saints are making a key post-draft addition, as they’re expected to sign All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu, sources say. A long-awaited signing that should be finalized in the coming days, the Honey Badger lands in a perfect spot.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 2, 2022
A two-time first-team All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection who has logged 26 career interceptions, 76 passes defended, 610 tackles, and 10 sacks in nine seasons for the Chiefs, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals, who selected him in the third round of the 2013 draft.