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Former LSU Star Tyrann Mathieu Signs Huge Deal With Cardinals

by Staff Reporter

August 2, 201619 Comments

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu has reportedly signed a contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals that will make him the highest-paid safety in the NFL. Per NFL.com:

quote:
The Cardinals have agreed to terms with the NFL's most versatile defensive back on a five-year, $62.5 million extension averaging more than $12 million annually, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported, via sources informed of the deal. The contract calls for $40 million in guarantees, Rapoport added.

It's telling that the organization rewarded Mathieu as the game's highest-paid safety despite a December ACL tear that could leave him at less than peak form entering the 2016 season.

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TaderSalad•105 months

Hard work ALWAYS pays off... maybe not to the tune of $62 million... but, it pays off.

Nitrogen•105 months

Look at talent getting heavy dough.

NASA_ISS_Tiger•105 months

He's doing very well with PP's guidance in life. Good to see him doing well!

Rakim•105 months

$40 guaranteed is awesome...

CaliTigerHB•106 months

That's great to see. Hopefully he will keep his mind on the right track and stay focus on the positive things

SoulGlo•106 months

Im having a hard time keeping the Saints as my NFL team with the representation LSU has here in AZ. LSU always has, and always will be #1. Saints will always be my home favorite, but I'm loving the NoFlyZone. Geaux get em, HB. Make us proud

shotcaller1•106 months

This really is a great story. I remember just hoping he wouldn't end up in prison, and now look at him. Johnny football, please take notes.

Rickdaddy4188•106 months

How can this be? Every Bama fan said he wouldnt make it to the nfl and he got exposed in the BCSCG when he gave up 4 catches for ZERO TDS.

Gumbo1•106 months

Honey Badger deserves it and openly shows his pride in LSU.

Play_Neck•106 months

Get it, Tyrann. Earned.

Tiger71•106 months

It's heartening to think what he could have done for LSU given another year.

Jenar Boy•106 months

So happy for him that he got his life together and made something of himself. I think a lot of that is owed to PP7's tutelage.

MSWebfoot•106 months

Awesome! Good for him.

PoppaD•106 months

Nice. You can tell the think the world of him if you watch the Amazon series about the cards. He was watching the playoff games in the owners box sitting next to thr owner and gm.

MSTiger33•106 months

Well deserved

fisherbm1112•106 months

Pumped to see this. Just needs to keep his head straight since they seem to be and have been loosening the originally very tight reins.

LSU_Saints_Hornets•106 months

So he does take what he wants

Pepe Lepew•106 months

nice !!!!!!

TigerSaints318•106 months

Glad to see him succeed in the NFL!

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