The Detroit Lions are in a cornerback crisis, and they're pulling out all the stops to patch things up. But here's where it gets interesting: they've just signed veteran Arthur Maulet to their practice squad, a move that could either be a stroke of genius or a last-ditch effort—depending on who you ask. According to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe, Maulet is the latest addition to the Lions' secondary depth, which has been hit hard by injuries lately.
Maulet, a 32-year-old undrafted free agent from 2017, has been a journeyman in the NFL, but his career is far from ordinary. He started quietly, spending his first two seasons primarily on special teams with the New Orleans Saints under Dan Campbell, appearing in just seven games. And this is the part most people miss: his career took a sharp turn upward after that. During his two-year stint with the New York Jets (2019-2020), Maulet became a key contributor, starting 11 of 23 games and racking up impressive stats: seven pass deflections, two interceptions, 67 tackles, and a fumble recovery. He then spent two seasons each with the Steelers (33 games, eight starts) and the Baltimore Ravens (17 games, three starts), proving his versatility and reliability.
This offseason, Maulet was with the Houston Texans but didn’t make the final cut. Now, he’s stepping in as a nickel cornerback—a role that suits his 5-foot-10, 190-pound frame perfectly. His strength? Being a force in the run game, which could be a game-changer for the Lions.
Detroit’s cornerback situation is dire right now. With starters D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold sidelined for a few weeks, and Khalil Dorsey also out, the Lions are down to just three healthy cornerbacks on their 53-man roster: Amik Robertson, Rock Ya-Sin, and Avonte Maddox. Maulet joins practice squad depth options Erick Hallett, Trey Flowers, and Nick Whiteside, but here’s the controversial part: is adding a 32-year-old veteran the best solution, or should the Lions be looking for younger, long-term options?
This move raises questions about the team’s strategy and whether they’re addressing the root of their defensive issues. What do you think? Is Maulet the right fit, or is this just a band-aid on a bigger problem? Let us know in the comments—this debate is far from over.
