Detroit Lions Cameron Sutton turns himself into police. What do we know?
Having been part of the Lions’ recent postseason run makes it all the more difficult to process the former cornerback’s situation. Yet, that’s where we are.
Though details continue to emerge, what is now clear is that the former Detroit Lions player has seemingly made the right choice after evading law enforcement for some time. What happens now remains to be seen, but one has to believe that it will be somewhat better than what could have been.
Cameron Sutton turns himself into the police
According to reports, former Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton turned himself in to law enforcement this week, bringing to an end a weeks-long search for the defensive back who was the focal point of an arrest warrant that was issued for domestic violence. As per the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the 29-year-old arrived at the jail in Tampa, Florida on Sunday night.
“After weeks of evading law enforcement, this man has finally made the right choice to turn himself in,” Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “Domestic violence has no place in our community, and no one is above the law here in Hillsborough County. My thoughts are with this woman as she continues to heal from this man’s gruesome actions.” Where details are concerned, police were initially contacted on March 7th in connection with an alleged domestic incident involving the former Pittsburgh Steelers starter and a still unnamed victim. It is understood that Sutton was specifically wanted for domestic battery by strangulation, which registers as a third-degree felony and is punishable by up to five years in prison.
Yet, perhaps one of the aspects of this situation that raises eyebrows is the fact that the Lions - according to statements from the franchise - were blindsided by reports of Sutton’s behavior and subsequent charges. To that end, Lions president Ron Wood admitted that the organization was, to an extent, in the dark. “We learned about the warrant at the same time everybody else did on social media,” Wood told WJBK-TV last week. “We were able to speak to Cam because he was actually in our building. We found him. He was down with our strength staff. He kind of showed up unexpectedly to work out.” It’s definitely worth mentioning that the Lions released Sutton shortly thereafter - March 21st to be precise - which is to say it’s clear the franchise has no intention to abide by a player who is accused of such behavior.
As for Sutton himself, there is no way to deny the idea that the present situation presents a major complication from a sporting point of view. Indeed, the 29-year-old is just one year out from putting pen to paper on a three-year, $33 million deal with the Lions. In this most recent season, one that ended with a journey to the NFC Championships, Sutton started in all 17 games for the Lions, during which time he registered six pass deflections and one interception. If you’re wondering, Sutton was due to pocket $12.7 million in 2024 with his starting position more or less assured. At this point, we can only wait and watch how his future unfolds.