The Detroit Lions released veteran cornerback Cameron Sutton on Thursday.

Sutton is wanted by police in Florida for his alleged involvement in a domestic violence case.

He faces a charge of domestic violence by strangulation, which is a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison.

According to Phil Martello, a spokesperson for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, authorities have been attempting to contact Sutton's attorney, ESPN reports.

Sutton has been unreachable since March 7, when the arrest warrant was issued.

Police responded to a call at a house in Lutz, Florida, on that day, where Sutton allegedly assaulted a woman before fleeing.

Evidence of injuries was found on the woman's body, as per another spokesperson from the sheriff's office.

Detroit Lions Release Cam Sutton Amid Legal Issues

In a statement, the Lions acknowledged the legal issues involving Cam Sutton, stating they became aware of the situation on Thursday.

The team added that they would continue to monitor the situation and refrain from further comment for now, according to NFL.

A day later, the Lions terminated their association with 29-year-old Sutton.

Sutton, who signed a three-year, $33 million contract with Detroit in March 2023, started in all 17 regular-season games, registering 60 total tackles, 6 passes defended, 1 interception and three postseason games in the previous season.

He recorded one interception and one forced fumble during that time.

Before joining Detroit, Cameron Sutton spent the initial six seasons of his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, amassing nine interceptions in 101 games, including 56 starts, throughout his career.

Lions Navigate Contract Issues Amid Cornerback Overhauls

The Detroit Lions face $19.2 million in remaining dead money due to Cameron Sutton's contract terms, which remain in effect for now.

Designating Sutton as a post-June 1 release lightens their 2024 salary cap load.

Depending on his legal outcome, the Lions may nullify Sutton's $10.5 million base salary and reclaim much of his $10.9 million signing bonus.

In the offseason, the Lions bolstered their cornerback unit, acquiring Carlton Davis III from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers via trade, per The Detroit News.

They retained Emmanuel Moseley despite his ACL injury early in his 2023 Lions debut.

Adding to their roster, they signed free agent Amik Robertson to vie for playing time alongside Cameron Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley.

Amik Robertson, previously with the Las Vegas Raiders, contributed defensively, intercepting four passes over two seasons.

To comprehend the financial implications of the Lions' decision to release Cameron Sutton, it's essential to grasp NFL contract basics, SB Nation noted.

Contracts typically include a base salary with potential guarantees and various bonuses.

While some bonuses, like signing bonuses, are guaranteed, most are not.

Contracts may also include "voided" years beyond the deal's length to spread out certain cap hits, such as signing bonuses.

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Written by: Ross Key

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