The Jets will not be tendering restricted free agent cornerback Arthur Maulet, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini.
Maulet will now become an unrestricted free agent. This does not take Maulet out of the Jets’ future roster plans, as they can still re-sign him. However, it’s likely Gang Green was unwilling to sign Maulet to original-round or low-level tenders that are worth $1.907 million.
Starting in six games last season, Maulet played a significant role in the Jets secondary down the stretch due to injuries to Trumaine Johnson and Darryl Roberts. Maulet played 331 defensive snaps, as well as special teams, recovering a fumble for a touchdown in Week 3 against the Patriots.
Maulet is a depth piece who can contribute in sub-packages that play to his strengths. As the Jets prepare for free agency to ramp up, Maulet could still be in their plans for the right price.