Last year after losing CBs Mike Hilton via free agency and Steven Nelson via release as a cap casualty, the Pittsburgh Steelers were in need of adding experience and versatility to the CB position. The team returned Joe Haden and Cam Sutton, but were relying on Justin Layne, James Pierre, and Tre Norwood to fill out the position prior to trading for Ahkello Witherspoon.
This led Pittsburgh to sign DB Arthur Maulet to a one-year deal shortly after the 2021 NFL Draft concluded. The 5’10, 195lb defender went on to play 379 defensive snaps for Pittsburgh last season with another 163 on special teams according to Pro Football Reference and totaled 47 total tackles (38 solo), five TFLs, a forced fumble, and a pass deflection.