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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Tyrann Mathieu officially retires at 33 just one day before Saints training camp
Tyrann Mathieu officially retires at 33 just one day before Saints training camp (Image via Getty) Tyrann Mathieu announces his retirement at 33. The New Orleans Saints announced on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, that he will stop playing football. He gave fans this news the day he was set to arrive for full training camp practice. Many people saw him at the team's veteran minicamp just days earlier but did not expect him to leave the game so suddenly. Now Mathieu steps away after 12 seasons in the NFL. Tyrann Mathieu announces his NFL retirement Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement from professional football on Instagram on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in New Orleans . He wrote, 'As I hang up my cleats, I'm filled with gratitude as I close this chapter of my life and officially retire from the game that's shaped me in every way.' His words showed how thankful he feels as he ends his playing days. This news came on the eve of the Saints' first training camp practice at the team facility in Metairie, Louisiana. Mathieu had joined the Saints' veteran minicamp on June 12, 2025, at the same practice facility. Fans watched him laughing with colleagues and doing drills. Yet no one knew he would retire so soon. The full camp was to begin on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, under coach Kellen Moore's watch. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo His decision surprised coaches and players alike. Tyrann Mathieu looks back on his career post-retirement Tyrann Mathieu began his professional career after the 2013 NFL draft. Between 2013 and 2017, he played twelve seasons with four teams: Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans (2018), Kansas City Chiefs (2019–21), and New Orleans Saints (2022–25). He was picked for three Pro Bowls and three All-Pro squads. With the Kansas City Chiefs, he also earned a Super Bowl in February 2020. In more than 180 regular-season games, Mathieu tallied seven forced fumbles, 11 sacks, 36 interceptions, and 834 tackles. He established the Tyrann Mathieu Foundation off the field to help disadvantaged kids and twice received the Walter Payton Man of the Year prize nomination. Starting every game during his three years in New Orleans, he topped the team with four takeaways in 2024. In his college years at LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mathieu developed the moniker "Honey Badger. " His fast moves and great plays made him well-known. Having won the Super Bowl with Kansas City, he felt happy to bring a ring back to Louisiana, his native state. Also Read: Jimmy Graham Announces Retirement: A Look At His Net Worth, NFL Legacy And Life Beyond Football Calling those friendships among the greatest aspects of his adventure, he frequently discussed the relationship he developed with coach Kellen Moore and his Saints teammates. Before his retirement announcement, Mathieu seemed in shape every practice. When asked why he chose this moment, he said, 'I know it is time to focus on my family and my health.' His choice shows how much he values life beyond football and the people he loves. FAQs 1. When did Tyrann Mathieu announce his NFL retirement? Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement on July 22, 2025. 2. What NFL teams did Tyrann Mathieu play for? Tyrann Mathieu played for the Cardinals, Texans, Chiefs, and Saints. 3. Did Tyrann Mathieu win a Super Bowl? Yes, Tyrann Mathieu won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Los Angeles Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
‘The Harbaugh way': Even practice jerseys are a source of pride
It was a summer day in June, but Daiyan Henley was dressed for a prime-time moment. Fitted with long socks, white pants and a sleeve on his elbow, the Chargers linebacker's practice jersey was complete with game-ready lightning bolts on each shoulder. Other team's practice jerseys are plain. They're looser. They're more breathable. 'But this is us,' Henley said, running his fingertips over his crisp blue jersey. 'This is clean.' 'This,' he added, 'is the Harbaugh way.' Entering his second season at the helm as training camp begins Thursday, Jim Harbaugh is firmly woven into the fabric of the Chargers organization. The coach responsible for the franchise's best single-season turnaround in 20 years was the mastermind behind the team's new practice jersey patches. Already outfitted with their elevated practice jerseys, players now wear their biggest accomplishments on their chest with patches that celebrate personal victories while pushing for collective success. The patches represent eight accomplishments: Playoff wins, Chargers records, NFL records, All-Pro seasons, seasons as a team captain, Walter Payton Man of the Year, the NFL's Ed Block Courage Award, and the block of granite award determined by the Chargers strength and conditioning staff. The only player who has at least one of each is Derwin James Jr. The four-time team captain's right chest is plastered with three playoff appearances, three Chargers records, three NFL records, two nominations for man of the year, four All-Pro honors and one each of the courage and block of granite awards. He wants to collect enough patches to reach down to his ribs. 'At the end of the day, we're all professionals, this is a professional league, but [the patches] kind of keep us connected and get a little bragging rights in the locker room,' James said. 'Guys want to compete for their jersey to look like that too.' At Michigan, Harbaugh used helmet stickers to symbolize each player's accomplishments. The jersey patches remind the coach of the stripes on a general's uniform. 'Some day, they'll be able to put that jersey up in a frame, put it on a wall, say something really good about themselves,' Harbaugh said. 'It'll be what they accomplished as a pro football player.' The patches are Harbaugh's latest culture-setting innovation. He outfitted the locker room with personalized locker name tags that list each player's hometown, college, high school and recruiting ranking to promote team bonding. The coach handed out metal lunch pails and blue-collar work shirts customized with embroidered name tags to symbolize the team's hard-working mentality. Hoodies celebrated major victories such as the team's thriller against the Cincinnati Bengals, a late-season Thursday night victory over the Denver Broncos and the playoff-clinching win over the New England Patriots. 'He wants it to be close-knit, in house,' Henley said. 'Everything is love and football and family, and that's how we go about our business. Now that we have another year under our belt, we've had bad games and good games and we've gone the distance and also didn't accomplish what we wanted to, all of that wrapped into one, is what's motivating us and pushing us forward.' After going 11-6 in Harbaugh's first regular season, the Chargers won't be a sleeper playoff contender again. With momentum from a successful start to the Harbaugh era, the team hopes to make consecutive playoff appearances for the first time since 2009. 'We're far ahead of where we were last year, but there's still a lot of work to do,' quarterback Justin Herbert said during minicamp. 'I think guys have done a great job this offseason of showing up mentally prepared and being focused day in and day out.' Herbert's jersey patches require multiple rows of lightning bolt tally marks to display his numerous NFL and Chargers records. Yet the quarterback is missing a playoff win mark. Not only is he 0-2 in the postseason, both losses came in spectacular disasters. The Chargers blew a 27-point lead against Jacksonville in a 2022 wild-card game. He threw four interceptions against the Houston Texans last year. Despite Herbert's elite athleticism and arm talent, the 27-year-old will remain an afterthought in the quarterback hierarchy until he finds the playoff success that follows contemporaries Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. The prize they're all chasing is worth much more than a new jersey patch. The Chargers placed five players on the physically unable to perform list before training camp: S Elijah Molden, WR Mike Williams, WR Jaylen Johnson, LB Del'Shawn Phillips and T Savion Washington. Molden, who signed a three-year extension in February, underwent offseason knee surgery and missed all of the offseason program. He said in April that he expected to be ready for training camp.
Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
The Trust Announces Appointment of Malcolm Jenkins to Board of Trustees
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA) announced today the NFLPA appointment of Malcolm Jenkins, two-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Pro Bowl legend, entrepreneur, author, and community advocate, to its Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Jenkins replaces Rashean Mathis, who is stepping down after 12 years of dedicated service as a Trustee. Jenkins' leadership will be instrumental in advancing The Trust's mission to empower former NFL players to thrive in life after football and achieve their full potential. 'We are thrilled to welcome Malcolm Jenkins to the Board," said Zamir Cobb, Executive Director of The Trust. 'Malcolm is known for his leadership both on the field and in the community, and we are excited to have him bring an unmatched perspective to the mission of supporting our members as they live in their purpose beyond the game. I also want to sincerely thank Rashean Mathis for his commitment and leadership to The Trust.' A three-time Walter Payton Man of the Year finalist, Jenkins had a storied 13-year career with the National Football League's New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles. Off the field, Jenkins has built a dynamic business portfolio through Malcolm Inc., a strategic investment and management firm focused on venture capital, consumer brands, and media. In 2017, Jenkins garnered the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award (formerly known as the Byron 'Whizzer' White Man of the Year Award). The award, which is the NFLPA's highest honor, recognizes one player who demonstrates a profound dedication to positively impacting their team, community and country. A CEO, investor, media entrepreneur, and author, Jenkins has translated his championship mindset to boardrooms, venture capital, media, and philanthropy. He is a founding partner of Broad Street Ventures, a $10 million venture fund led entirely by Black and Brown investors — including current and former NFL players — focused on providing access to early- and growth-stage investment opportunities across consumer products and technology. Jenkins is also the founder of Listen Up Media, a multimedia production company committed to storytelling that elevates Black voices and challenges systemic barriers. His Substack platform, Love, Art & War, offers personal insight into his work building Black wealth, leadership, and cultural legacy. He owns Disrupt Foods, which operates 28 and counting quick-service restaurant franchises, creating economic opportunity and ownership pathways for Black and Brown entrepreneurs. His broader investment portfolio includes minority ownership in Burnley F.C. (Premier League) through Disrupt Sports Partners, alongside multiple early-stage venture and private equity investments. He is also the founder of The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation (TMJF), which has impacted thousands of underserved youth through education, leadership, financial literacy, and community development. A passionate advocate for athlete entrepreneurship and generational wealth-building, Jenkins empowers the next generation to build lasting legacies far beyond the field. 'What excites me most about joining The Trust's Board is the opportunity to meet the unique challenges that former players face. Having made the transition out of the NFL myself in 2022, I know firsthand how difficult that journey can be—and where some of the gaps still exist. Our members are asking for more programs, more opportunities, and more support as they build lives of purpose beyond the game. I'm committed to making sure we answer that call,' said Jenkins. An accomplished writer, he authored the memoir, What Winners Won't Tell You: Lessons from a Legendary Defender, which takes readers beyond mere statistics. It reveals the mental toughness, business acumen, and personal growth necessary to sustain excellence. ABOUT THE TRUST (POWERED BY THE NFLPA) The Trust offers eligible former players a comprehensive support system in key areas such as career development, educational advancement, health and wellness resources, financial education, and community connection opportunities. The Trust was established from the commitment of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and its members to ensure that players can access the benefits and services they need to succeed beyond the game of football. It represents the hard-fought efforts of past and present collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations to better serve former NFL players. For more information, e-mail info@ or visit
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Who is Charles ‘Peanut' Tillman? Ex-Bears cornerback becomes an FBI agent
Charles 'Peanut' Tillman, a former cornerback for the Chicago Bears, has been working as a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent since 2018. The two-time Pro Bowler once dominated the field, but has now traded his NFL career for an active role in law enforcement. Former Bears cornerback Charles 'Peanut' Tillman is an FBI agent now ML Football announced the 44-year-old's shocking career change via a social media post, which read, 'Legendary Chicago #Bears cornerback Charles 'Peanut' Tillman is now an FBI AGENT.' Charles 'Peanut' Tillman's stellar NFL career Starting as a second-round pick for the Bears in 2003, Tillman played as a cornerback for the team for twelve years up until 2015, when he made a brief one-year switch to the Carolina Panthers. During his time with the Bears, he helped the team reach Super Bowl XLI (2006 season) but witnessed a second-quarter defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts. Although the cup was not destined for him, his ability to recover from fumbles gained him such a reputation in the league that the 'Peanut Punch' was added as a memo by the NFL to GMs and head coaches at the time. A brief injury in 2015 kept him from playing Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos. Inspired by his father's service as a sergeant in the US Army, Tillman chose to retire with $50 million in earnings and a Walter Payton Man of the Year award from 2013 as appreciation for his community work instead of a Vince Lombardi Trophy. When and how did he make the switch to the FBI? Upon retirement from the sport, Tillman signed up for a 20-week training academy pioneered by the FBI in Quantico, Virginia. Although little is known about the specifics of his work due to the job profile, he had until his 37th birthday on February 23, 2018, to earn his badge and make the cut. It's clear that his attempts did not go to waste as Chicago rapper Lil Reese was shocked to see Tillman as part of the officers' convoy who came to raid his home in 2018. "I was tapping my homie, 'Ain't this the football player?' Lil Reese told VladTV. 'And then I said, 'What's up, aren't you Charles Tillman?' And he was like, 'What's up?'' Following this discovery, many sources claimed that they were not shocked by the revelation given Tillman's criminal justice degree from Louisiana-Lafayette and strong observance of law enforcement officials during offseason breaks, as reported by ESPN. By Stuti Gupta
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce suffer award shock as Taylor Swift's 2025 losing curse takes over the internet
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce suffer award shock as Taylor Swift's 2025 losing curse takes over the internet (Image via Getty) As the 2025 NFL season drew nearer, many believed that two of the Kansas City Chiefs' biggest stars - Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce - were to be the winners of a big award. They were an established presence on the field and generated a lot of off-field coverage and attention. Even Taylor Swift, closely linked with the team through her relationship with Travis Kelce, was often brought up in conversations around the buzz. However, when the NFL went public with the announcement, none of the great players were selected. This was the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. Patrick Mahomes and travis kelce do not receive Walter Payton Man of the Year February 8,2025, during the NFL Honors event in Las Vegas, they announced the Walter Payton Man of the Year awards. They did not announce it for Patrick Mahomes and Travis kelce, but instead for Arik Armstead of the Jacksonville jaguars. Arik Armstead was awarded for running the Armstead Academic Project, helping students obtain school supplies, tutoring, and scholarships. Travis Kelce, whose Running Foundation does a lot in Kansas City, and Patrick Mahomes, known for charity efforts, were both strong contenders. Still, Arik Armstead won for his outstanding work. Arik Armstead earns award Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes praised Travis Kelce, aged 35, had another busy season after a tough Super Bowl LIX loss in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. There, he caught only four passes for 39 yards, and the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 40-22. After the game, Travis Kelce admitted the team 'lacked spark'. Before that game, at the NFL Honors on February 8, Travis Kelce hoped to win the Man of the Year, but praised Arik Armstead, saying he was 'truly inspiring'. Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs quarterback, also watched as Arik Armstead won. He praised both Travis Kelce and the others for the award, highlighting their charity work. The NFL says this award highlights character, not just game stats. At the same time, Taylor Swift's curse of the 2025 losing streak took over the internet, fueling wild fan theories online. This award announcement came just before a chance for a three-peat Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce had already won the award last time the season started and many thought they would again. But now, with Arik Armstead taking the honour, it shows that someone outside a top team can shine. It reminds us: doing good off the field is as respected as winning on it. Also Read: ' Until We Got Married': Kansas City Chiefs Star Patrick Mahomes Opens Up About How Brittany Supported Him Since High School For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
