The Saints re-signed Mathieu on a two-year, $13 million contract Thursday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old has officially agreed to terms to stay in New Orleans after spending the last two years with the team. Despite a slight drop in his numbers in 2023, Mathieu remained effective, tallying 75 total tackles and nine passes defended, including four interceptions through 17 regular-season contests. Assuming he can avoid injury, the 2013 third-rounder should maintain his every-down role as the Saints' starting free safety in 2024.

Mathieu appeared in all 17 games during the 2023 regular season, tallying 75 tackles and nine passes defended, including four interceptions.

EDGE Analysis

Mathieu logged 16 fewer tackles compared to the 2022 campaign when hee recorded a career-high 91. However, he remained effective in coverage during his second season with New Orleans, tallying at least three interceptions for the fifth season in a row to go along with the fourth pick-six of his 11-year career. Mathieu will enter the final season of his three-year, $28.3 million contract with New Orleans in 2024.

Mathieu recorded five tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 23-13 win at Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Mathieu's five total tackles in Week 17 brought his total on the season to 72, good for fifth on his team heading into this weekend's regular-season finale. New Orleans will host the run-heavy Falcons in Week 18.

Mathieu recorded nine tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup in the Saints' 30-22 loss to the Rams on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The safety played every single defensive snap for the 11th time in 15 games. Mathieu has recorded 67 tackles, eight pass breakups and three interceptions so far during his second season in New Orleans.

Mathieu racked up nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed during Thursday's 30-22 loss to the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Mathieu is up to 67 tackles (46 solo) to go with eight pass breakups and three interceptions across 15 appearances on the season. The veteran safety remains an every-down starter for the Saints, and he may need to come up big again in order for the team to contain Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers' offense Week 17.

Mathieu notched four tackles (three solo) and two interceptions in Sunday's Week 12 loss to the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Mathieu halted a Falcons drive deep into New Orleans territory by picking off Desmond Ridder at the Saints' one-yard line late in the second quarter. The veteran struck again in the third period, picking off Ridder on a deep pass intended for Van Jefferson. The interceptions were Mathieu's second and third of the campaign, giving him at least three pickoffs in five straight seasons.

Mathieu (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

In a sign of good news for the Saints' secondary, Mathieu and starting strong safety Marcus Maye (illness, hamstring) will both play Sunday. Mathieu has played in all seven contests so far this season and has amassed 26 tackles (16 solo) and an interception returned for a touchdown.

The Saints have ruled Mathieu (foot) questionable to play Sunday versus the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Mathieu began Week 8 prep with a pair of limited practices, but his outlook was improved by his ability to log a full practice session Friday. The safety was also listed as questionable for last Thursday's loss to Jacksonville, but he played in that game and logged 98 percent of the team's defensive snaps. Mathieu hasn't missed a regular-season contest since the opening game of Kansas City's 2021 slate, and he appears to have a good chance of extending his streak to 41 straight matchups this coming Sunday.

Mathieu (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Mathieu played through his foot injury in Week 7, so New Orleans is likely just giving him some extra rest to start the week. If he can practice in full Thursday or Friday, he would probably go into the weekend without an injury designation.

Mathieu (foot) is active for Thursday night's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

The safety was a limited participant in practice in the week leading up to the game. Mathieu has started all six contests this season and recorded 23 tackles, three passes defensed and an interception.