Pittsburgh Steelers safety Cam Sutton has been suspended for the first eight games of the 2023 NFL season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The suspension stems from his arrest in March on charges of domestic battery by strangulation.
Cam Sutton, the Pittsburgh Steelers' safety, has been suspended for the first eight games of the 2023 NFL season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The suspension is a result of Sutton's arrest in March on a charge of domestic battery by strangulation.
Steelers Safety Cam Sutton Suspended Eight Games for Violating NFL's Personal Conduct Policy
Sutton surrendered to police on March 31 after authorities responded to a call about domestic violence involving Sutton and a female around 5 a.m. on March 7. Sutton was initially charged with a third-degree felony that could have resulted in a prison term of up to five years.
However, after Sutton entered a pretrial diversion program in April, the charges were reduced from a felony to misdemeanor battery. Sutton's agreement with prosecutors required him to undergo a mental health evaluation.
Steelers Safety Cam Sutton Suspended Eight Games for Violating NFL's Personal Conduct Policy
Sutton had a career-high 65 tackles and an interception in 2023, and signed a one-year deal with the Steelers during the offseason after the Lions released him following the alleged incident.
Sutton declined to comment on the specific details of his arrest or potential punishment leading to his suspension.
Steelers Safety Cam Sutton Suspended Eight Games for Violating NFL's Personal Conduct Policy
"Adversity strikes everyone in life," Sutton said upon signing with the Steelers. "It's about how you handle it and go through those phases, knowing who you are individually and not letting anyone dim your light."
Sutton will be eligible for reinstatement on October 29.
In addition to the NFL's suspension, Sutton is also facing a civil lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend, who alleges that he physically abused her on multiple occasions.
Sutton has denied the allegations and has filed a counterclaim, accusing his ex-girlfriend of defamation.
The Steelers have not commented on Sutton's suspension or the civil lawsuit.
Sutton will miss the Steelers' first eight games of the season, starting with their season opener against the New York Giants on September 11.
The Steelers are expected to rely on Karl Joseph, Miles Killebrew, and Tre Norwood to fill the void left by Sutton in their secondary.
