Tyrann Mathieu will not play football this season and continues to focus on working on himself, his adoptive father Tyrone told ESPN's Joe Schad on Thursday. Tyrone Mathieu said last week that the 20-year-old cornerback and punt returner known as the "Honey Badger" has been at the Right Step recovery center and is being counseled by former NBA player John Lucas. Lucas battled substance abuse during his pro career and now mentors others who have dependency issues. "Tyrann is focused on addressing his issues with Mr. Lucas," Tyrone told Schad. "(Lucas') story speaks for itself. He can help Tyrann and he can help our family." Tyrone Mathieu said last week that Tyrann and the family need "time to heal" and that football is not a priority. "Tyrann is working on discipline, maturity and character," Mathieu said. "He's making life adjustments." Read more: http://espn.go.com/college-football...ather-honey-badger-tyrann-mathieu-play-season
