Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, and his former Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes was quick to congratulate the safety on social media.

Tyrann Mathieu, most recently with the New Orleans Saints, retired Tuesday after 12 seasons in the NFL.

It was about a living, breathing vibe and the dynamic catalyst who kindled the potential: Safety Tyrann Mathieu, the rare sort of person capable of connecting with and energizing anyone in his consid...