Houston Texans Sign Former Ravens' Standout Defender on Monday

The Houston Texans signed a former Baltimore Ravens' defensive standout on Monday ahead of the 2025 season.

Dec 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet (10) celebrates after winning in overtime against the Los Angeles Rams at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-Imagn Images | Jessica Rapfogel-Imagn Images

With the Houston Texans kicking off their training camp before the 2025 NFL season, the reigning AFC South Champions will have a new face included in the mix on defense.

NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported on Monday that former Baltimore Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet has signed a 1-year deal with the Texans.

Free agent CB Arthur Maulet tells me he signed a 1-year deal with the Houston Texans. He’s healthy & there for training camp.

Maulet had a strong 2023 season as Ravens slot CB & blitzer but limited to 3 games in 2024 due to injuries. Maulet looking to repeat 2023 in Houston. pic.twitter.com/mhvJie0YPl
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) July 21, 2025

The former 32-year-old veteran played in just three games last year for the Ravens, however, he played a key role in the AFC North powerhouse in 2023 as the team's slot cornerback. During that stretch, he played a total of 407 snaps and recorded PFF defensive grade of 70.3 and a pass rush grade of 80.3. Before his stint in Baltimore, Maulet spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, and Indianapolis Colts.

Clip of Arthur Maulet on a nickel blitz, known to be a strong blitzer pic.twitter.com/u2bC7BFfR0
— Harley Dugan (@TheLead_HOU) July 21, 2025

With Maulet joining Houston for the 2025 season, he will be an additional veteran with playoff experience in the Texans' secondary rotation. 2022 second-round pick Jalen Pitre did a fantastic job as the team's slot cornerback last season, as he finished with a PFF defensive grade of 74. Maulet is a perfect defender that can play in third down situations as a blitzer for head coach DeMeco Ryans' defense.

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