Following the issuance of an arrest warrant for cornerback Cam Sutton, the Detroit Lions have made a decision on his future.
On Thursday, the Lions confirmed that Sutton had been released. The ruling came one day after the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida requested the public’s assistance in locating Sutton, who is wanted on a domestic violence charge.
#Lions have released CB Cam Sutton.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) March 21, 2024
This helps explain why the Lions now have released Cam Sutton. https://t.co/GkCqD5P3k5
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 21, 2024
Sutton, 29, faces a charge of domestic abuse by strangulation. The warrant was obtained on March 7, after Sutton allegedly beat a woman before fleeing the scene, and police have been unable to locate him since. The Lions were apparently worried enough by the claims to decide his release was necessary.
Sutton agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract with the Lions last summer. He started all 17 regular-season games and three playoff games for the club. Sutton recorded 60 total tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble in his only season with the team.
