Longtime Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu has signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints. For the Super Bowl winner, his new employer is like a dream come true.

Munich – This change is like coming home. The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu on a three-year contract. For the pro, who grew up in the Mississippi metropolis and attended nearby college LSU before starting his NFL career, this is a fervent wish come true.

In the press conference following the announcement of the deal – Mathieu was previously a free agent – the 29-year-old spoke about his new employer. It was “definitely a dream” to play for his hometown team one day.

Mathieu wants to take on leadership role

In doing so, the safety also explained the role he wants to play in the franchise’s secondary. “I’m hoping to be a leader and make the other guys’ jobs easier. “

In addition, he said the Saints’ defense is already literally jumping out of the screen when watching video and should be even more impactful with his arrival.

Mathieu was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2013. After a stint with the Houston Texans, he moved to Kansas City in 2019. He reached the Super Bowl twice with the Chiefs, winning once and lifting the Vince Lombardi Trophy.