
07/23/2025
Happy Trails to the Honey Badger! The South Louisiana football legend retired from the NFL after 12 seasons. Last August, we showcased Mathieu in our cover story for the preview issue, where we learned his gridiron accomplishments pale in comparison to the New Orleans native's tireless efforts to give back to his community. ⚜
On Sundays every fall, the hard-hitting, playmaking safety known as the "Honey Badger" serves as a defensive leader of the New Orleans Saints. His interceptions, forced fumbles, and hard hits electrify the crowd, swinging the momentum of games as he strikes fear into opposing offenses.