Related video: Lions CB Cameron Sutton wanted for domestic violence in Hillsborough County
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Detroit Lions announced they released Cameron Sutton a day after an arrest order was issued for the cornerback in regards to a domestic violence situation, the team announced on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office ordered the arrest of Sutton following a March 7 incident.
Deputies responded to a home in Lutz around 5 a.m. that day after an argument between Sutton and a Florida man became physical, the sheriff’s office said.
The Florida man ended up with bruises to the head, neck and upper body, and Sutton is now wanted on charges of domestic battery by strangulation, according to the warrant.
“We became aware of the ongoing legal situation involving Cam Sutton this morning,” the Lions said in a statement to News Channel 8 following the issuing of the warrant. “We will continue to monitor the situation and will not have further comment at this time.”
Numerous attempts have been made to locate Sutton but have been unsuccessful. Authorities believe Sutton may be in a Jeep Wagoneer with Florida license plate AZ33QB.
Sutton played in 17 games for the Lions in 2023 after spending the first six years of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Anyone with information is asked to call 813-247-8200.
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