Cam Sutton is coming back to Pittsburgh.
NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday, that Sutton is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers later announced a one-year contract, releasing receiver Izaiah Gathings in a similar move.
Sutton spent his first six seasons in Mike Tomlin’s system before signing in Detroit last offseason. He struggled greatly on the field in 2023. Off-field issues this offseason led the Lions to release him in March.
That was after an arrest warrant was issued for him for an alleged domestic violence incident. Sutton turned himself in to the police and reportedly started a pretrial diversion program on misdemeanor battery charges.
Corner depth was a challenge for Steelers this offseason. Joey Porter Jr. showed the physical ability to be No.1 CB. The trade for Donte Jackson gave Pittsburgh an excellent top-two, but there was little else beyond.
Sutton’s last season in Pittsburgh was his best. According to Nex Gen Stats, he permitted a career low 44.4% completion rate and -8.5 receptions over expected. If he comes back to anything close to that level, the Steelers secondary will be solid in 2024.
