Ex-LSU star Tyrann Mathieu signs one-year deal with Houston Texans
By Kevin Duffey
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It didn’t take long after the Cardinals released Tyrann Mathieu for him to find a new NFL home.
The Houston Texans signed Matheiu to a one-year deal, first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter late Friday night. The Texans are expected to pay Mathieu $7 million for 2018. Assuming he plays well, the Texans could sign Mathieu to a long-term extension.
The Cardinals somewhat surprisingly released Mathieu after the two sides couldn’t come to an agreement for 2018. Mathieu refused to take a pay cut from the $11 million he was scheduled to receive.
During his NFL career, Mathieu has proven he can play either safety position and cover slot receivers as necessary. It’s quite the upgrade for the Texans.
It appears that JJ Watt’s “Come on over bro” message had an impact on the talented DB.
Former Cardinals’ safety Tyrann Mathieu reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.
