The Pittsburgh Steelers knew they were walking into a potential PR nightmare when they signed CB Cameron Sutton this offseason. After all, alleged domestic violence is never something people want to be associated with. While the felony charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, Sutton was still suspended eight games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. That’s a hefty suspension.
What made it more puzzling was that Sutton waived his right to appeal, accepting the suspension without contest. It’s quite common for players to appeal suspensions in the NFL and see their sentences reduced. Why didn’t Sutton?