The NFL recently announced the suspension of Cam Sutton, safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, for the first eight games of the upcoming 2024 season due to a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy. The suspension means Sutton will not receive payment during this period but can apply for reinstatement on October 29th.
The basis for this disciplinary action originated from an alleged domestic violence incident involving Sutton in Florida back in March. After surrendering to authorities, Sutton entered a pretrial diversion program in April, resulting in reduced charges from a felony to misdemeanor battery. Additionally, Sutton was required to undergo a mental health evaluation as part of an agreement with prosecutors.
Following an investigation by the NFL into the incident, the decision to suspend Sutton was made. The Detroit Lions released Sutton promptly after an arrest warrant was issued, leading to his subsequent signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he had played for the initial six seasons of his career from 2017 to 2022.
Signing a one-year deal with the Steelers in June, Sutton partook in team activities and minicamp. Despite declining to delve into specifics regarding his arrest or potential NFL punishment at the time, Sutton emphasized the importance of facing adversity and maintaining personal integrity during challenging times.
