Detroit Lions Sign Former Ravens Cornerback - Arthur Maulet To Practice Squad
Detroit’s cornerback room has been stretched thin, and Maulet provides a stabilizing presence with experience and toughness.
Why the Lions Signed Arthur Maulet
The Detroit Lions made a move this week to shore up their secondary, signing veteran cornerback Arthur Maulet to the practice squad. The timing comes just as the team received encouraging news on rookie standout Terrion Arnold, who is expected to return in October after a second opinion confirmed his shoulder injury won’t require surgery.
Even with that boost, Detroit’s cornerback room has been stretched thin, and Maulet provides a stabilizing presence with experience and toughness.
Depth and Injury Insurance
This signing is about more than just filling a roster spot—it’s about flexibility. With Arnold sidelined for at least a few more weeks and D.J. Reed and Avonte Maddox rotating between slot and outside duties, the Lions needed another option who could step in immediately. Maulet has played in 85 career games with 23 starts, logging time with the Saints, Colts, Jets, Steelers, Ravens, and Texans.
He’s been in playoff environments, understands complex coverage schemes, and isn’t afraid to get physical in the run game. That makes him more than just a stopgap—he’s a plug-and-play veteran who can help stabilize a secondary that’s been tested early this season.
lions Injury Concerns
Terrion Arnold (CB): First shoulder injury suffered in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns, which he played through in the following week vs the Bengals.
He was carted off the field during the final play of the third quarter against the Bengals. After the game, Dan Campbell said in his press conference that Arnold would be out “for a long time.” Campbell did not know if the injury was season ending at that time.
A second opinion (per ESPN’s Adam Schefter) gave hope for a return sooner than expected, possibly late October.
Status: Out, but could return this month. More likely to be week 9, after the week 8 bye.
D.J. Reed (CB): Placed on injured reserve (IR) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, following a grade 2/3 hamstring injury sustained in the team’s Week 4 game against the Cleveland Browns
Earliest possible return: November - I misspoke in the video, he cannot come back till week 10, not week 9.
Status: On IR.
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (CB): Shoulder surgery in the summer.
Declared out for the season before Week 1.
Status: Season-ending IR.
Khalil Dorsey (CB/ST): Currently dealing with a recent wrist injury suffered in practice on October 3, 2025.
Campbell said he’ll be “out for a while.”
Status: Out, timeline TBD.
Scheme Fit
Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and Campbell want corners who play with physicality, versatility, and toughness. Maulet checks all three boxes.
He’s a strong run defender, willing to take on blocks and tackle in space.
He can rotate in the slot, handle hybrid nickel roles, and even blitz off the edge.
His ability to disguise pressure, blitz off timed concepts as well as contribute in the dime & nickel - makes him a natural fit for Detroit’s aggressive, multiple scheme, disguise-heavy system.
That kind of mid-season flexibility is rare, and it’s exactly what the Lions need as they navigate injuries.
The Dan Campbell Connection
Maulet spent two seasons with the New Orleans Saints (2017–2018) when Campbell was the assistant head coach. That familiarity matters—Campbell knows what he’s getting in Maulet: a player who understands the culture, the expectations, and the physical brand of football Detroit demands.
It’s no coincidence that Campbell and GM Brad Holmes turned to someone from Campbell’s past when the roster needed reinforcement.
What Maulet Brings From Baltimore
Maulet’s best season came in 2023 with the Ravens, where he played 14 games and recorded:
5 pass breakups
2 sacks
1 interception
37 tackles
He showed he could handle man, zone, and split-field concepts, adapting to whatever Baltimore’s defense required. In 2024, a knee injury limited him to just three games, which ultimately led to his release. He briefly signed with the Texans in 2025 before being cut at final roster trims.
Now, he lands in Detroit with a chance to carve out a role in a secondary that values his skill set.
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Key Plays and Highlights
Maulet’s tape shows why he’s more than just depth:
Blitzing Ability: Both of his sacks in 2023 came on third downs, where his timing and disguise caught offenses off guard.
Tackling in Space: Against the Chargers, he forced a fumble with a clean open-field tackle—exactly the kind of momentum-shifting play Detroit covets.
Zone Coverage Awareness: Maulet reads routes well, breaks early, and prevents easy completions. His timing and positioning help keep defenses tight and reactive.
Rocks Final Take
This isn’t just a patchwork signing—it’s a smart, calculated move. Maulet adds experience, versatility, and grit to a Lions secondary that’s been stretched thin. He knows what it takes to play in high-pressure situations and walks into a system that rewards toughness and adaptability.
With Arnold on the mend, Reed out for several weeks and Dorsey down, the Lions are looking to lean on Robertson & Rock Ya Sin to hold down key roles. With Maulet now in the mix the secondary has more vet leadership in the room. Detroit is building a secondary that can rotate, disguise, and hit. The Lions aren’t just plugging holes—they’re reinforcing their identity. And Arthur Maulet fits that mold perfectly, nice work Brad!
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