Cameron Sutton is a cornerback who plays in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers as of the 2024 NFL season. He was acquired as a free agent by the Detroit Lions in 2023, having previously played six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, he was released by Detroit after one season in 2024, due to an arrest warrant issued against him in Florida. His one-year time with the Lions saw him start all 17 games for the 2023 season. However, since coming back to Pittsburgh in 2024, he has only seen getting starter time in two games for the 2024 NFL season (via Pro Football Reference).
The Steelers’ defender was born in Jonesboro, Georgia on February 27, 1995. He attended Jonesboro High School. Playing as a cornerback and a wide receiver on the school’s football team, Sutton was rated as a three-star recruit. He then went to the University of Tennessee where he played for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2013 to 2016. According to the University of Tennessee Athletics, Sutton finished his collegiate career with the most passes defended in Volunteers’ history with 30 pass breakups and seven interceptions.
Cameron Sutton Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Cameron Sutton signed his one-year contract worth $1.2 million with the Pittsburgh Steelers on June 5, 2024.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 yr(s) / $1,210,000 | $N/A | $1,210,000 | - | - |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $1,210,000 | $547,222 | - | $672,224 |
What are the terms of Cameron Sutton's contract?
Cameron’s deal has no signing bonus or guaranteed money at the time of signing (via Spotrac).
Cameron Sutton Salary
In 2024, Cameron is set to earn a base salary of $672k. The contract amounts for 2024 to carry a cap hit of $672k. As per the terms of Cameron Sutton’s contract, he has an average annual salary of $1.2 million (via Spotrac).
How much does Cameron Sutton make per minute?
If Cameron Sutton's contract worth $1.2 million over a year is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Sutton makes around $2.3 per minute.
How much of Cameron Sutton’s Contract is guaranteed?
Cameron Sutton’s contract has no guaranteed money mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Cameron Sutton's Career Earnings
Cameron Sutton has amassed $29 million in his career as per Spotrac.
Cameron Sutton Contract History
Cameron Sutton has signed three previous contracts before signing his 1-year deal in 2024.
| Year | Team | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2017 - 2020 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 4 yr(s) / $3,217,128 | $736,128 | $804,282 | $736,128 | $736,128 |
| 2021 - 2022 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 2 yr(s) / $9,000,000 | $3,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $3.500,000 | $3,500,000 |
| 2023 - 2025 | Detroit Lions | 3 yr(s) / $33,000,000 | $10,900,000 | $11,000,000 | $21,000,000 | $22,500,000 |
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FAQ's on Cameron Sutton
A. Cameron Sutton stands at 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m).
A. Even though both Courtland and Cameron Sutton share the same surname, the two are not related.
A. Cameron Sutton was drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A. Cameron Sutton has nine interceptions in the NFL by the end of the 20234 NFL regular season (via Pro Football Reference).
