Long-Time NFL Cornerback Announces Sudden Retirement
A long-time NFL cornerback has surprisingly decided to call it a career.
Arthur Maulet, a veteran NFL cornerback, announced his sudden retirement from professional football after a nine-year career. The 33-year-old had played for seven different teams throughout his tenure. Maulet, who joined the Detroit Lions as a practice squad member in October 2025, was promoted to the active roster shortly thereafter.
His final interception came in a Week 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Enrolled as an undrafted free agent in 2017, Maulet began his professional career with the New Orleans Saints, where he spent his rookie year on their practice squad. He was waived by the Saints in September 2018 but was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.
However, his time with the Colts lasted only two months. Maulet then rejoined the Saints, who signed him to a reserve/future contract. He played for the New York Jets from 2019 to 2020, contributing with 67 tackles, one sack, one fumble recovery, seven passes defensed, and two interceptions. After his stint with the Jets, Maulet joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he spent a productive year in 2021, recording 59 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one interception.
He later signed with the Baltimore Ravens, but a knee injury forced him onto the injured reserve list, leading to his release the following year. Maulet's NFL career concluded with 239 tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 18 passes defensed, and five interceptions.
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