Tyrann Mathieu at Lincoln Financial Field on December 20, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A tremendous season for Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu is ending earlier than expected.

Arizona coach Bruce Arians announced Monday that the Honey Badger has a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season. Mathieu injured his right knee on an interception return during Sunday’s win over the Eagles.

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