This offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers needed assistance at slot cornerback. When the Detroit Lions released former cornerback Cam Sutton because of an arrest warrant
After being chosen by the Steelers in the 2017 NFL Draft, Sutton played for the organization for six seasons. After the 2022 season, he signed a $33 million three-year contract with the Lions, leaving Pittsburgh. However, his NFL future is now seriously in risk due to his legal issues. Many have closely examined the Steelers’ choice to give Sutton another opportunity. One of the Steelers’ harshest critics of their choice to bring Sutton back is Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.
On Wednesday, Florio spoke with 93.7 The Fan about his thoughts on Sutton and the Steelers. Florio conjectured on the program that after Sutton completes his punishment, the team might truly discharge him.
“I think one of the questions here, when the eight games is concluded, after the Giants’ Monday night game, they may not take him back,” said Florio. By then, they might conclude that all is well with us. Money is never assured. After that suspension ends, they are free to move on from him if they so want.”
It does seem a little strange that the Steelers would go to all the work of signing Sutton in the midst of the accusations against him only to let him go after his suspension is up. Florio, though, genuinely thinks it’s still up for discussion.
The Steelers knew that if they gave Sutton another chance and got back together, the NFL might punish him. The risk was there, even if they were unaware that it would result in an eight-game punishment. Pittsburgh’s secondary is now back at the starting line as a result. Sutton was brought in because they required assistance at the slot cornerback position.
Sutton was familiar with the team and the position they needed help with. He was signed just a season ago to a solid contract. Now, the Steelers get that same player, but at a much better cost because of his situation. However, they are in trouble because they will be without Sutton for almost half of the season. The good news is that the Steelers’ AFC North games don’t start until the back half of the season, so they will have Sutton for those competitive games.
This implies that during the first eight games of the season, Pittsburgh will need to cover for Sutton. According to rumors, Patrick Peterson or Chandon Sullivan, two former 2023 players who may assist fill the loss, might be called up by Pittsburgh. Nevertheless, several Steelers insiders do not believe Pittsburgh will take that action.
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