Sutton was arrested in March and charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic battery. After further investigation, the league determined that Sutton violated the personal conduct policy, which resulted in his suspension. Sutton signed with the Steelers back in June after spending 2023 with the Lions. The veteran corner started all 17 games he appeared in, totaling 65 tackles, one interception, and six pass breakups. Sutton will not appeal his suspension and is eligible for reinstatement on October 29.

Sutton, 29, played for the Steelers from 2017 to 2022 before a one-year stint with the Lions, who released him in April. Sutton in April was charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic battery. He’s been accused of domestic battery by strangulation, a third-degree felony in the state of Florida, where the incident allegedly happened, . Sutton faces up to five years in prison if convicted. He has nine interceptions over seven NFL seasons.

Sutton appeared in a Florida court on Monday after turning himself in on Sunday. According to Lions team president Rod Wood, Sutton was working out with the team’s strength staff when he and the team learned of a warrant for his arrest and said the team encouraged him to turn himself in before releasing him the next day. Sutton totaled 65 tackles and one interception in 17 games last season but likely won’t draw any interest from teams until his legal issues are sorted out.

Sutton was released by the Lions days after it was announced a warrant had been issued for him regarding his alleged involvement in an alleged domestic violence situation. Sutton finally turned himself in nearly two weeks after the warrant was issued and is facing a charge of domestic battery by strangulation, which is . Sutton’s playing days will likely be put on hold until this legal issue is behind him.