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Ex-Texans safety Tyrann Mathieu on decision to join Chiefs: 'A no-brainer'

Joining the Kansas City Chiefs on a three-year, $42 million contract was an easy decision for former Texans Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu.

The former Arizona Cardinals All-Pro selection ultimately chose the Chiefs after the Texans were outbid by an AFC West franchise headlined by NFL Most Valuable Player quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

"I wanted to come to a team that had great talent, great core players, a lot of their core players are still young, closer to my age," Mathieu said during his introductory press conference at Arrowhead Stadium. "I think that had a lot to do with the decision as well.