Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cam Sutton suspended for 8 games due to a domestic violence incident while with the Detroit Lions.
What’s next for Sutton?
– Can participate in preseason, but will miss regular season until Week 8
– After Bye Week, may return in Week 10
– Allowed to resume training with team two weeks before end of suspension
Sutton, 29, accused of assaulting then-girlfriend in March
– Knocked her unconscious, choked, bitten, and thrown against a wall
– Released by Lions after turning himself in
– Did not appeal the suspension
– Will miss a significant number of games and part of salary, but money saved will be credited back to the Steelers’ salary cap
Unclear future in NFL given severity of allegations and suspension impact on career.