Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cam Sutton is legally within the clear, per NFL reporter Aaron Wilson through Sutton’s legal professional. Wilson shared the information Tuesday afternoon, noting Sutton had his case and fees that arose in 2024 dismissed.
Whereas a member of the Detroit Lions, Sutton was charged with home violence after hitting and choking his girlfriend. He initially ran from police and had an arrest warrant put out for him earlier than Sutton turned himself in to authorities in March of 2024. In April of 2024, the Tampa Bay Occasions launched the affidavit detailing the allegations in opposition to Sutton.
“Throughout the argument, Sutton picked up the lady and slammed her right into a wall, then bit her on the neck, leaving a quarter-sized abrasion that bled, the affidavit states. Sutton then grabbed the lady by the face and neck and choked her, inflicting her to briefly lose consciousness, in line with the affidavit.”
Sutton entered a diversion program that noticed fees dropped supplied he accomplished this system. Presumably, he now has, and his case has formally been thrown out.
Pittsburgh signed Sutton in June of final yr, a reunion after he left for the Lions. The NFL suspended him for the primary eight video games of 2024, and Sutton practiced with the group all through the summer season earlier than starting the yr on the Reserve/Suspended record. He returned following the Steelers’ bye week however struggled as soon as again on the sphere. Overtaking Beanie Bishop Jr. as Pittsburgh’s beginning slot cornerback, Sutton was picked on in protection and didn’t make influence performs. He appeared in 9 video games, beginning two, and recording 15 tackles with three go breakups.
A free agent in March, Pittsburgh didn’t re-sign him, and Sutton has had no reported NFL curiosity. Even together with his authorized points behind him, it’s uncertain groups will rush out to signal him. Maybe curiosity will enhance as accidents hit NFL rosters all through the season. It will take loads for Sutton to return for a 3rd act in Pittsburgh, particularly after the Steelers landed CB Jalen Ramsey in June. Presently, the group’s prime three slot cornerbacks in coaching camp are Ramsey, Bishop, and Donte Kent.
