CB Arthur Maulet Retiring At 33
Veteran cornerback Arthur Maulet has opted to retire at 33, per ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe via NFL Network. After remaining free agent this far into 2026, usage declined over past two years, he hangs up cleats.
Journey: New Orleans native, began collegiate at JuCo Copiah-Lincoln Community College, two years Wolves, committed to Memphis. Impressed first year Tigers, returning 2 INTs for 71 yards and TD, 7 passes defensed. Senior: 2 more picks, 13 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, 7.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks.
Undrafted 2017, landed free agent contract hometown Saints, failed 53-man rookie year but practice squad. Appeared only 6 games rookie year, waived one game into sophomore season, claimed off waivers by Colts then Jets, played 5 games including first career start before waived again.
End of second season, signed reserve/futures deal Jets. In New York, began to make name as key rotational piece secondary. Two years Jets: started 11 of 23 games with 2 INTs, 7 passes defensed, 5 TFL, sack. Scored first career TD recovering fumble in punt coverage.
Signed one-year deal Steelers 2021, inked two-year extension following first season in Pittsburgh. In black and yellow, started 8 of 33 games with INT, 4 passes defensed, 7 TFL, 2 sacks. Released before second year of extension, rebounded signing with rival Ravens 2023. Starting 3 of 14 game appearances, matched career highs in Baltimore with pick, 5 passes defensed, 5 TFL, 2 sacks while adding new high 2 fumble recoveries.
Baltimore also signed Maulet to two-year extension, but knee injury landed him on IR to kick off new deal. Activated mid-October, but knee and calf injuries had him back on IR month later. Ravens released him following offseason, spent summer 2025 with Texans failing to make 53-man, eventually landed on Lions practice squad 2025. Thanks to number of injuries secondary, got promoted active roster played 9 more games last year, nabbing his 5th and last interception.
Career stats per PFR: 9 seasons with 6 teams (Saints, Colts, Jets, Steelers, Ravens, Texans camp, Lions), 5 career interceptions, 5 sacks.
Despite productive senior at Memphis, never proved star playmaker at NFL level, but as undrafted former JuCo prospect, produced impressive NFL career with longevity and utility, earning playing time on some of NFL’s best defenses in AFC North. Lasted nine seasons on one-to two-year stints, true mark reliable role player.
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