With Cameron Sutton having been released, the Lions have a vacancy at the cornerback spot. The upcoming draft will present the opportunity to add a rookie at the position, but a veteran signing should not be ruled out. 
“Certainly, there are still some guys we are looking at in free agency that can bring in some competition,” Campbell said during the league meetings (via the team’s website). “That may or may not be done before the draft.”
Many veteran signings do not take place until after the draft has been completed in large part because those pacts do not factor into the compensatory pick formula. Detroit has already been active in the secondary this offseason, trading for Carlton Davis and signing Amik Robertson. The team also retained Emmanuel Moseley, but Sutton served as a full-time starter in his single campaign in the Motor City.
The latter is the subject of an arrest warrant on the charge of domestic battery by strangulation. That became public knowledge on March 20, which is also the day the Lions became aware of Sutton’s situation. As detailed by Justin Rogers of the Detroit News, the 29-year-old was at the team’s facility when the news of the arrest warrant broke. Team president Rod Wood confirmed at the league meetings he encouraged Sutton to turn himself in. That has not happened, leading to the decision to release him.
As things currently stand, Davis, Robertson and Moseley will be joined by 2023 second-rounder Brian Branch atop the Lions’ CB depth chart. The team owns seven draft picks, including three of the first 73 selections; as a result, the addition of a rookie would come as little surprise. A number of veterans – a list headlined by Xavien Howard – are still on the market, though, and it will be interesting to see if the Lions pursue one before the draft. Detroit entered Thursday with over $26.5MM in cap space.
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They really should have made a run at White; Howard is an interesting guy but his off field stuff could be a bad look after Sutton
Has he had any off field issues beyond being a little annoying about contract stuff? I don’t think that compares to Sutton’s current situation.
He’s allegedly competing with Antonio Rogers Cromartie who was coincidentally also a CB. Hmm, must be something in the position room water.
Sutton is still on the run smh. He clearly hasn’t bothered talking to a lawyer yet.
On the run from what? What has he been charged with? You SJW libtards are insufferable. WWG1WGA maga2025
Spend less time insulting others and try spending that time bettering yourself.
-The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office issued an arrest warrant for Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton.
-Police in Florida are still searching for former Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton after a felony warrant was issued for his arrest on a felony domestic battery charge.
WC Fields once said there’s a sucker born every minute. That dweeb is main lining Fox News, and can’t think for himself, so don’t waste your time.
Sorry Rondon, that’s one of yours. People on the right don’t say MAGA or worship Trump, that’s just what democrat propagandists say.
“don’t say maga or worship trump” You’ve obviously never been on Twitter.
Draft Kool-aid!!!!
OH YEAH
Would have been better IMO to trade Sneed to Detroit than Tennessee. Not a fan of inter-conference trades
I think the Sneed trade happened before the warrant.
No, the Sneed trade happened within the last week. They’ve been looking for Sutton for over two weeks now.
Anyone but Patrick Peterson! If the Lions sign him the rest of the players on the roster will land on IR with ear infections.