Steelers re-sign Sutton to one-year deal

The Steelers are bringing back cornerback Cam Sutton on a one-year, veteran minimum contract, according to his agents.

The 29-year-old Sutton spent 2023 with the Lions after playing the first six seasons of his career in Pittsburgh. He has been a durable presence at cornerback, as he has played in at least 15 games in all but one of his seven professional seasons.

Sutton was released from the Lions amid a charge of misdemeanor battery in Florida. Sutton turned himself in to police in Florida April 1 after authorities carried out a weekslong manhunt. 

On April 17, Sutton reached a legal resolution on the charge by entering a pretrial diversion program. He will have to undergo a mental health evaluation and possible treatment. He also is subject to a probation period and will not be allowed to possess a firearm as part of the program.

Sutton adds a veteran presence to a young cornerbacks room led by Joey Porter Jr. and newcomer Donte Jackson. The Steelers also have second-year pros Cory Trice Jr. and Darius Rush, rookies Beanie Bishop and Ryan Watts, and veteran Anthony Averett at the position.

Sutton had 65 tackles, one interception, six passes defensed and one forced fumble last season. In 2022 with the Steelers, Sutton set career highs in interceptions (three) and passes defensed (15). The Lions signed him to a three-year, $33 million deal in free agency in 2023.