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Detroit Lions release cornerback Cam Sutton after Florida sheriff's office issues arrest warrant for domestic battery

Detroit Lions release cornerback Cam Sutton
Detroit Lions release cornerback Cam Sutton 00:21

(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Lions have released cornerback Cam Sutton, the organization announced Thursday. 

On Wednesday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shared a wanted poster for the 29-year-old, saying he was wanted in Florida on a domestic battery by strangulation charge. 

The sheriff's office says Sutton might be driving a Jeep Grand Wagoneer with a Florida license plate of FL-AZ33QB.

Sportscaster Jeff Lesson weighs in on Cam Sutton, accused of domestic violence 06:30

Sutton appeared in 17 games for the Lions last season and tallied 61 total tackles, one interception and six pass deflections. Sutton signed a three-year, $33 million deal with the Lions in March 2023.

The eight-year pro spent six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before arriving in Detroit.

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