GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 22: Free safety Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts during the first half of the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on November 22, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Arizona Cardinals locked up Pro Bowl cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, agreeing to a five-year, $62.5 million deal that includes $40 million in guarantees, ESPN reported Tuesday. The guaranteed money reportedly is the most by any safety in the NFL.
Mathieu had a career year in 2015, finishing with 80 tackles and five interceptions -- both personal bests. The 24-year-old star safety missed the final two regular-season games of 2015 and Arizona's playoff run after suffering an ACL injury, which he's still rehabbing.
Mathieu, who is on the physically unable to perform list, fell to the third round of the NFL Draft in 2013 despite having what many considered to be first-round talent. He missed his final season at LSU because of numerous off-the-field issues.
The Cardinals have won at least 10 games in each of Bruce Arians' first three seasons as head coach. The team is coming off a 13-3 season but lost in the NFC title game to the Carolina Panthers.
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