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Tyrann Mathieu longed for another chance to play for the Louisiana football fans that he thrilled as a college star at LSU.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Tyrann Mathieu longed for another chance to play for the Louisiana football fans that he thrilled as a college star at LSU. So, when the 2011 Heisman Trophy finalist learned that his hometown New Orleans Saints wanted to sign him, “it was a situation that I knew I wasn’t going to pass up,” he said.

Tyrann Mathieu said Wednesday that he has long wanted to join his hometown team.

The Commanders announced the following roster move.

The homecoming of former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu has electrified New Orleans Saints fans, but perhaps no place...

The New Orleans Saints and Pro Bowl Safety Tyrann Mathieu held a news conference Wednesday after he signed his contract with the team.

The safety agrees to a three-year, $33 million contract after three seasons in Kansas City.

The New Orleans Saints and Tyrann Mathieu have agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract, reuniting the All-Pro safety with his hometown team, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person confirmed the contract, first reported by ESPN.com, on condition of anonymity because it was not yet signed. It includes $18 million guaranteed, a sizeable investment for a safety who turns 30 next week.

It appears that New Orleans Saints fans' wish is coming true as reports are that the team will be signing free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu.

The Saints are expected to sign free agent safety and New Orleans native Tyrann Mathieu according to a tweet from Ian Rapoport.