
Houston Texans add veteran CB Arthur Maulet to one-year deal ahead of training camp
Consider that mission accomplished entering Wednesday's start of drills.
According to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media, the Texans and veteran cornerback Arthur Maulet have agreed to terms on a one-year deal. He's expected to compete for depth reps behind All-Pro Derek Stingley Jr. and standout sophomore Kamari Lassiter.
Maulet, 32, spent the last two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, where he never started but added value on special teams. While he appeared in 14 games for the Ravens in 2023, injuries limited him to just three appearances in 2024 ahead of his release in March.
The Texans didn't face off against Maulet in the Christmas Day game after he suffered an injury earlier in the season. A former undrafted free agent from Memphis in 2017, Maulet has appeared in 85 games with 23 starts for the Saints, Colts, Jets, Steelers, and Ravens. He primarily has seen action in the slot while finding success as a blitzer.
The Texans return to practice on Wednesday.

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