The Green Bay Packers had a respectable season in 2023 but could not win the NFC North. The winner of the NFC North was the Detroit Lions, their first division title in the NFC North. The Detroit Lions played well on both sides of the ball and could win games in crunch time. Their pass defense was not their best trait, marking in the bottom five of pass yards allowed.
Their defense is set to switch around, with the signings of Carlton Davis and Amik Robertson their cornerback room is scheduled to make big shifts. Their number one cornerback on the depth chart in 2023 was Cam Sutton. Cam Sutton is no longer on the Detroit Lions roster, released today by the team amid horrible criminal claims.
Green Bay Packers RIval Detroit Lions Release CB Cam Sutton
Cameron Sutton is a former NFL cornerback drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. According to the Hillsborough Police Department in Tampa, Florida, he has a warrant out for his arrest under the citation of domestic violence/ aggravated battery.
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office needs your assistance in locating a wanted subject: Cameron Sutton, 29.He is wanted for Aggravated Battery – Domestic Violence. He may be driving a Jeep Grand Wagoneer with a plate number of FL-AZ33QB. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Cameron Sutton, please call 813-247-8200. pic.twitter.com/uwn7H0sSXo
— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) March 20, 2024
The original understanding was that Cameron Sutton attempted to strangle his significant other and threw her off of a third-story balcony. While these allegations are not confirmed and the investigation is still ongoing, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office updated their charge to further match that allegation.
Correction: Sutton Charge Update
Cameron Sutton is wanted for Domestic Battery by Strangulation. It was originally relayed as Aggravated Battery – Domestic Violence. https://t.co/80WQsmQYwj
— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) March 20, 2024
With the criminal allegations so great and an inability to contact Cameron Sutton, the Detroit Lions decided to release Cam Sutton.
#Lions have released CB Cam Sutton.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) March 21, 2024
The release of Cam Sutton will affect their roster decisions from now on, not only with the depth chart but also with his dead cap space.
Releasing CB Cam Sutton
Outright Release
Lions take on $19.2M of dead cap, forfeiting $6.54M of cap space.Post 6/1 Release
Lions carry his $12.6M cap into June, then take on dead hits of:
2024: $12.6M ($10.5M cash)
2025: $6.54M— Spotrac (@spotrac) March 21, 2024
With the ongoing legal case, it is not exactly determined how the NFL and the Lions will designate the release.
“Based on pending investigations, the Lions will almost certainly be looking to void the $10.5M salary guarantee, and are also eligible to attempt to recoup $8.72M of Cam Sutton’s $10.9M signing bonus. All of that is TBD for now however.The legal system needs to play out with Cam Sutton’s allegations before a breach of contract can officially be determined. Until then, the Lions will take on his contract ramifications as is. Adjustments down the line will be made as they become available.” – Micheal Ginnitti of Spotrac
The Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions fans do not know how this will affect the on-field product in 2024. All that truly matters is the health and well-being of both the victim and Cam Sutton at this time.
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