Although cornerback Cameron Sutton, 29, is still being sought by Florida authorities for alleged domestic assault, the Detroit Lions have released him.
Just one day after the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office sent a news release requesting assistance in finding Sutton, the Lions made their announcement.
The Detroit Free Press was informed by a sheriff’s office representative that a warrant was issued on March 7 following their response to a report about a domestic violence incident involving Sutton and an unidentified female that had occurred earlier that morning.
“We served his warrant on the seventh because of all the evidence that we found there,” spokesperson Phil Martello told the outlet Wednesday. “Couldn’t find him here in Tampa. Pretty sure he fled. We got a couple hits on his license plate (on) license plate readers but haven’t been able to track him down here, so that’s where we’re at right now.”
LIONS’ CAMERON SUTTON WANTED ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGE IN FLORIDA
After six seasons as a player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sutton signed a $33 million, three-year contract with the Lions last season.
He was a major contributor to the team’s victories in two postseason playoff games and a division title for the first time in thirty years, both of which came about as a result of his efforts.
Sutton made a career-high 65 tackles and one interception while starting all 17 games during the regular season. In the team’s three playoff games, he started all three.
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