A variety of emotions have coursed through Tyrann Mathieu since Thursday, the day he said the Cardinals called and asked him to take a pay cut.
While the uncertainty about his future looms, it hasn’t affected the veteran safety’s steadfastness to give back to an Arizona community that has long adored him. Mathieu posed for photos and signed autographs at Kidtopia, an interactive festival for kids, on Saturday afternoon at the Gilbert Civic Center.
Mathieu showed up 10 minutes earlier than scheduled and greeted each fan with a big smile and a handshake.
“Arizona has always embraced me, since the day I was drafted,” Mathieu said.