Cameron Sutton has been released by the Detroit Lions amid a police search for the cornerback on a domestic violence charge in Florida.
Just 12 months into his three-year, $33million contract in Detroit, the Lions have announced that they are cutting ties with Sutton, who is still wanted by police for aggravated battery-domestic violence relating to an alleged incident on March 7.
A police arrest warrant was made public on Wednesday morning by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, who are calling for help in locating him two weeks after starting their search.
Via their social media account, the department also shared a number plate for a Jeep Grand Wagoneer that Sutton is believed to be driving.
According to ESPN, police have been unable to locate the 29-year-old since first issuing the warrant on March 7.
Cameron Sutton has been released by Detroit Lions a year into his three-year, $33m contract
It’s believed Sutton owns a property in nearby Pinellas County, but he hasn’t been seen there or responded to calls from officers.
After requesting comment on Wednesday, the Lions said in a statement obtained by Dailymail.com: ‘We became aware of the ongoing legal situation involving Cam Sutton this morning. We will continue to monitor the situation and will not have further comment at this time.’
Just 24 hours later, the team took to social media to announce they are in fact releasing Sutton from his $11m-a-year deal.
Police received a call relating to alleged incident involving the NFL player at around 4:35am on March 7 in Hillsborough County, according to quotes obtained by Detroit News from the Sheriff’s Office.
‘We tried to make contact with (Sutton),’ public affairs official Phil Martello is quoted as saying. ‘We’ve called him, no answer. He’s been ducking us. Our deputies have exhausted all leads here.
‘He’s got vehicles and a home in a county one over from us and he’s not been there and we’ve not been able to catch him there.
‘So, again, it seems like he’s turned his phone off or gotten rid of his phone or something because we haven’t been able to get ahold of him.’
