NFL Rumors: Tyrann Mathieu, Bruce Arians, Baker Mayfield

In this edition of NFL rumors, the Steelers are eyeing Tyrann Mathieu, Bruce Arians retirement, and Baker Mayfield suitors lining up.

In today’s NFL rumors on Full Press Coverage, former Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu is drawing interest from the Steelers who have previously denied their involvement. Could Mathieu have his eye on Pittsburgh?

The NFL free agency market has certainly dried over the last few weeks but plenty of names, including Mathieu, are still there to be had. In addition, despite the quieter quarterback market, there are names like Baker Mayfield and Jimmy Garoppolo that many expect not to be on their current team by the start of next season. Could one of those moves be coming soon?

Here are the latest NFL rumors from around the league.

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Pittsburgh Steelers – S Tyrann Mathieu

Rumor: The Steelers have placed a call to free agent Tyrann Mathieu, according to the safety himself.

Just a few days ago, Steelers GM Kevin Colbert shot down any rumor about the team’s interest in former Chiefs safety, Tyrann Mathieu. That doesn’t align with the fact that the team has reached out to the Honey Badger. The market on Mathieu has been relatively quiet as he remains patient, looking for the right deal at a good number. He would fit nicely within the Steelers’ defensive philosophy but can they ultimately afford him?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Bruce Arians

Rumor: Quarterback Tom Brady knew of Bruce Arians’ retirement the day of or day after he announced his intention to return in 2022, per Rick Stroud.

Read into it what you will but the Buccaneers are saying that the timing of Brady’s return and Arians’ retirement has nothing to do with one another. And, despite the juicy headline tension between the two creates, it’s likely the timing was more coincidental than cause and effect. It doesn’t mean Brady is upset or happy about the coaching change. As long as the Buccaneers keep the same philosophy of throwing the ball a lot, Brady will be just fine and so will the Buccaneers’ prospects of another Super Bowl win.

#GoBucs head coach Bruce Arians is retiring and heading to the front office. Todd Bowles takes over in Tampa.#NFL #NFLTwitter pic.twitter.com/BZqyMHYHCd

— Full Press NFL (@FullPressNFL) March 31, 2022

QB Baker Mayfield

Rumor: If and when Baker Mayfield is cut and becomes a free agent, several teams are ready to pounce on the veteran quarterback, per Charlies Robinson.

It’s not surprising that the Browns could eventually release Baker Mayfield. What is surprising is the apparently robust underground market for his services. Realistically, only two teams are still in need of a quarterback for 2022… the Panthers and the Seahawks. Even then, they have options in Sam Darnold and Drew Lock if need be. A team with a quarterback could be looking to the future, however, that would require Mayfield to sit out for an extended period of time depending on what team he lands on. The Buccaneers were rumored to have interest in such a scenario under Brady but would Baker?