Cornerback Cameron Sutton of the Detroit Lions The police are searching for him on March 20.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida has issued a warrant for Sutton’s arrest and posted about it on social media. They stated that he is wanted for aggravated battery — domestic violence. In response to a request for more information, the Hillsborough County police clarified the charge to domestic battery by strangulation.
The Detroit News’ Justin Rogers reported that the police have tried to contact Sutton multiple times but have been unsuccessful.
The police office asked on social media in a caption of Sutton’s photo if the public knows him and needs help locating him. Sutton is in the second season of his current contract with the Lions, signing a 3-year, $33 million deal to join Detroit last offseason.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Issues Warrant for Cameron Sutton Rogers reported that the police were contacted on March 7 regarding a domestic incident involving Sutton. Names of the victims have not been released.Kyle Meinke reported that Sutton is suspected of assaulting a woman on March 7 and fled the scene before the police arrived.
According to the police, Sutton has not returned home or used his phone since the incident. He signed Phil Martello, a communications officer for the sheriff’s department, stated that Sutton has been difficult to find as he has not been at his vehicles or home and has turned off his phone.
Heavy requested more information from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and will provide updates if received.
Lions Depth at Cornerback Heading Into 2024 NFL Draft Sutton started his NFL career as the No. 94 overall pick in the third round of
the 2017 NFL draft Pittsburgh Steelers
then signed with the Lions in free agency last March after six seasons with the Steelers.
During his first season with Detroit, he made 65 combined tackles, including 4 tackles for loss, and had 6 pass defenses and 1 interception. told MLiveHe also got 8 combined tackles, including 1 tackle for loss and 3 pass defenses, in three playoff games, but struggled to cover top receivers such as
in the postseason.
In the 2023 regular season, the Lions finished 27th in pass defense and 29th in passing yards allowed per attempt, with Sutton as the top cornerback on the unit.
Due to this performance, the Lions came into the offseason with the secondary as the biggest need. They addressed this by signing Carlton Davis for the Amik Robertsonand re-signing
Emmanuel Moseley Sutton had to a 1-year deal.
Davis might still get an extension from Detroit, but he’s on a 1-year contract for now. Puka Nacua and Mike Evans Robertson put his signature on the contract.
a 2-year agreement valued at $9.25 million. To put it differently, Sutton is the largest financial commitment the Lions have made in their secondary over the last two offseasons. Sutton has begun
56 matches in his NFL career. In total, he has recorded 233 combined tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 44 pass defenses, and 9 interceptions in 101 games. by trading for The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has released a warrant for the arrest of Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton. and signing Amik Robertson.
The Lions also re-signed Emmanuel Moseley to a 1-year deal before free agency began.
Davis could still receive an extension from Detroit, but he’s currently on a 1-year contract as well. But Robertson signed a 2-year deal worth $9.25 million.
In other words, Sutton has been the biggest financial commitment the Lions have made in their secondary the past two offseasons.
Sutton has started 56 contests in his NFL career. During 101 games overall, he has posted 233 combined tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 44 pass defenses and 9 interceptions.
