Rob Goldberg@@TheRobGoldbergFeatured Columnist IVApril 6, 2022
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The New Orleans Saints are interested in having Tyrann Mathieu play for them, but he isn't sure how much help he can give the team.

The last couple years, they have been top-five in defense, according to Mathieu.

New Orleans finished fourth in points allowed last season. The secondary has holes after losing Malcolm Jenkins and Marcus Williams.

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network said that Mathieu visited the Saints facility in New Orleans to see family and friends. The veteran played college football at LSU.

It is a team that I grew up watching, and playing in front of family and friends gives me more energy. If that was to happen, it would be a great opportunity.

The 29-year-old also said he has a great relationship with several players on the Saints, including Cam Jordan and Marcus Lattimore.

It could be a good fit for a team that wants to get back to the playoffs after a disappointing 9-8 finish last year.

He earned two Pro Bowl selections, two first-team All-Pro honors and one Super Bowl title in three years with the Kansas City Chiefs. He had two defensive touchdown in this stretch.

Marcus Maye might not be needed by the Saints, but he would certainly provide a boost in the secondary.