Saints restructure Tyrann Mathieu's contract for salary cap space

Tyrann Mathieu will return to the New Orleans Saints for the 2025 season after agreeing to a restructured one-year contract worth up to $7.2 million, including performance-based incentives. This move comes as the Saints aim to create more salary cap space following a disappointing 5-12 season and the restructuring of several other player contracts, including those of Demario Davis and Derek Carr. Mathieu, a key defensive player, has started every game since joining the Saints in 2022 and recorded impressive statistics last season, including three interceptions. The Saints hope his presence will help stabilize a secondary that has lost multiple starters. Mathieu expressed his commitment to the team and the city of New Orleans, indicating he prefers to finish his career with the Saints. The team is looking to rebuild under new head coach Kellen Moore, and keeping veteran players like Mathieu is seen as essential for their defensive turnaround.