When the Detroit Lions released Cameron Sutton earlier this offseason, after the veteran cornerback was wanted for domestic battery charges, many were interested in the financial impact of the move. Sutton had a whopping $10.5 million salary that was guaranteed, and back at the time, we gave as good of an explanation of what happens next based on what we knew at the time.
This week, we got a little more information on where things stand.
As initially reported, the Lions voided Sutton’s guarantees initially, meaning his $10.5 million would come off the books after June 1 (the release was also given a June 1 designation).