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Tyrann Mathieu's Near-Death Experience to Pass Drug Tests

2/1/2026

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Tyrann Mathieu, former NFL safety, revealed on his podcast that he nearly died trying to pass drug tests while at LSU.
He drank bleach after finding online advice.
Mathieu faced multiple test failures and was dismissed in 2012.
He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2013 and later won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs.
He retired in 2024 as a three-time Pro Bowler.

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Tyrann Mathieu, former NFL safety, revealed on his podcast that he nearly died trying to pass drug tests while at LSU.
He drank bleach after finding online advice.
Mathieu faced multiple test failures and was dismissed in 2012.
He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2013 and later won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs.
He retired in 2024 as a three-time Pro Bowler.