During Wednesday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo commented on Tyrann Mathieu's retirement announcement | @EdEastonJr

Mathieu went on to joke that his five-year-old daughter was upset at him for retiring because she was going to miss getting "dressed up" for his game days. Mathieu and his girlfriend share three kids: 12-year-old and 11-year-old sons, Noah and Tyrann Jr., and a five-year-old daughter, Mila.

Tyrann Mathieu had himself a great career -- three NFL All-Pro seasons, a trio of Pro Bowls, one Super Bowl ring, 36 interceptions in 12 years with four teams... and one epic nickname ( the Honey Badger! ). But in a heartfelt post on Tuesday before New Orleans Saints training camp, he announced he was calling it quits from the league.

NEW ORLEANS -- Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement Tuesday on the eve of the team's first training camp practice. Mathieu's announcement came as a surprise after he attended the team's veteran minicamp. Mathieu, 33, retires after 12 seasons in the NFL and three seasons in New Orleans.

Tyrann Mathieu's retirement drew a strong statement from his former Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes.

Former NFL player Tyrann Mathieu provides insight on what he intends to do going forward after he announced his retirement.

There was no player ever at LSU like Tyrann Mathieu. Like his namesake wild animal, the Honey Badger, he took what he wanted during brief, brilliant career.