The Detroit Lions are coming off a successful 2023-24 season. However, the team faced a difficult decision regarding one of its important contributors. According to Adam Schefter, the Lions dismissed 29-year-old cornerback Cameron Sutton from the roster on Thursday following his arrest for domestic violence.
Police in Florida reportedly searched for Sutton for over two weeks after issuing an arrest warrant for his alleged participation in a domestic violence case. According to ESPN, Sutton is facing charges of domestic violence by strangulation.
After gathering information, the Lions decided to part ways with the cornerback.
Cameron Sutton ends year-long stint with Lions after alleged domestic violence involvement
Sutton started his professional career with the Pittsburgh Steelers when the team was drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The former Tennessee Volunteers standout only appeared in five games during his rookie season. However, he made a greater impact in the following years.
During his sophomore season, Sutton amassed 22 total tackles, two forced fumbles, and one interception in 15 games. His production took a hit the year after, but 2020 sparked a flurry of improving play.
Sutton improved from 30 tackles, three forced fumbles, and one interception to 52 tackles and two interceptions in 2021-22. He had another strong season in 2022-23, recording 43 tackles and a career-high three interceptions. That year marked the end of Sutton’s six-year run with the Steelers.
The Lions signed Sutton in 2023, and he had one of his best seasons during his year with the team. He recorded a career-high 65 tackles, one forced fumble, and one interception.
Now, Detroit will find a way to continue their quest to rule the NFC without Sutton’s services.
Detroit aims to get back to the top in 2024-25
The Lions finished the 2023-24 season with a 12-5 record, which placed them first in the NFC North standings. Of course, the squad made the NFL Playoffs and immediately faced an uphill battle. Detroit narrowly beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-23 in the Wild Card Round.
Then, the Lions bested Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in the Divisional Round before taking on their toughest matchup of the year.
Detroit faced the powerhouse San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship, but the game was a roller-coaster of events. After leading 24-7 in the first half, the Lions went cold, allowing San Francisco to come back and win 34-31.
