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Lions release a statement on Cam Sutton’s arrest warrant

Lions release a statement on Cam Sutton’s arrest warrant

As speculation and anxiety swirls around cornerback Cam Sutton, the Detroit Lions have issued a formal statement on the situation.

Sutton is wanted by authorities in Florida in connection to a domestic assault situation on March 7th involving his girlfriend. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office posted a warrant for Sutton’s arrest on social media in hopes of locating Sutton, who was not at the scene when police arrived and remains unable to be located.

The entirety of the Lions statement on Wednesday afternoon,

โ€œWe became aware of the ongoing legal situation involving Cam Sutton this morning. We will continue to monitor the situation and will not have further comment at this time.โ€

It’s important to note that various members of the Lions front office are spread out across the country at college pro days.

Arrest warrant issued for Lions CB Cameron Sutton

Arrest warrant issued for Lions CB Cameron Sutton

Some disturbing offseason news on the Lions front: An arrest warrant has been issued in Florida for Detroit cornerback Cameron Sutton.

Hillsborough County posted the arrest warrant online after being unable to locate Sutton within their jurisdiction. The warrant cites aggravated battery – domestic violence.

The picture on the post eliminates any doubt that it’s the same Cameron Sutton who plays for the Lions.

Nate Wiggins will test the Lions draft scouting priorities

Clemson CB Nate Wiggins will test the Lions draft scouting priorities with his very interesting Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine

Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins had a very interesting Friday in Indianapolis at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. How the Detroit Lions react to Wiggins’ experience in Indy might say a lot about where GM Brad Holmes and the team are at in their evaluation process.

Wiggins is a prospect generally projected as one of the top Lions considerations for their first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Some projections have Wiggins coming off the draft board in the late teens, but he’s typically available in the picks nearing Detroit’s slot at No. 29.

Wiggins officially measured in at almost 6-foot-2, a great length for an outside corner. But he is a rail-thin 173 pounds, some 15 pounds less than Clemson listed him. His arm length of 30.5 inches is the same as Lions starting CB Cam Sutton, who is a little over two inches shorter.

That lack of mass and weird, short-armed build are flags. Whether they are yellow flags or red flags is up to each team, including the Lions. Whichever primary color of the orange the Lions lead likely got shaded by his on-field workout.

Wiggins was the fastest man in Indy. He blazed the 40-yard dash in 4.28 seconds, faster than any other player who has completed the athletic testing thus far. The incredible display of speed came at a cost, alas.

Wiggins suffered a hip flexor injury at the end of the run, ending his workout. He was on the sidelines with a bulky ice bag on his hip while everyone else completed the athletic testing drills.

The 10-yard split for Wiggins was also unusually slow for that fast of a run. He traversed the first 10 yards in 1.59 seconds, a really slow start. For comparison, Sutton had a 10-yard split of 1.52 in his Scouting Combine 40-yard dash, which he completed in 2017 in a total of 4.52 seconds.

Detroit has typically leaned more on GPS timing than 40 times. Those figures are not immediately available, but finishing in 4.28 after that relatively sluggish start means Wiggins was certainly guilty of a speeding ticket in a school zone. That’s amazing recovery speed on the outside, something the Lions secondary lacked more than anything else in 2023. Wiggins proved he’s got the speed to get back into the play if he misses his jam or gets beat off the release.

The speed certainly showed on Wiggins’ Clemson game film. So did the confidence in playing man coverage on an island, something Wiggins intelligently and enthusiastically talked about in his combine podium interview.

Alas, the lack of mass and oddly short arms also show on his Tigers tape. Wiggins is not a good tackler and tends to get pushed around in the run game by wide receivers. Stronger wideouts can overpower him in close quarters and on contested catches. Wiggins is more willing than capable in that regard.

We might never learn how the Lions wind up summarizing Wiggins as a prospect. He could be drafted before Detroit ever picks. But his wondrous Friday in Indianapolis could also be an interesting litmus test for just how much the Lions value different traits.

Breaking down the PFF grades from Lions appearance in NFC Championship game

Breaking down the best and worst PFF grades from Lions appearance in NFC Championship game

PFF grades are coming to an end for the 2023 season as the Lions were not able to complete their magical run. They blew a 17-point lead to the San Frcnisco 49ers and are now in position of the 29th pick in the draft. Meanwhile, he 49ers are packing their bags for Las Vegas to faceoff against the Chiefs.

A Chiefs team that these same Lions beat in week one, can’t forget that one.

As for the PFF grades, this Lions team played well and fought to the very last second. Some played and showed up much better than others, these grades will make it easy to find those players.

Here are the PFF grades from the Lions NFC Championship appearance.

Dan Campbell backs up struggling Lions CB Cam Sutton

Campbell stood up for his struggling cornerback, who has allowed almost 500 receiving yards in the last four games

It’s not been a good stretch for Lions cornerback Cam Sutton. To say the veteran has struggled recently is an understatement. Here’s Sutton’s coverage line from the last four games combined:

26 completions allowed on 32 targets, 467 yards and three TDs allowed when Sutton was in primary coverage.

And while Sutton has faced off against some of the NFL’s most elite wideouts in that time (Justin Jefferson, Ceedee Lamb, Cooper Kupp, Ceedee Lamb), the eye test makes those above numbers seem better than No. 1 actually played in those games.

Despite the poor results, Lions head coach Dan Campbell continues to back Sutton.

“That’s that’s the nature of playing the position. And if you’re a quarterback or cornerback, we talk about all the time โ€” you’ve got to have a short memory, short-term memory,” Campbell said Tuesday via 97.1 The Ticket. “And things are going to happen. And the most important thing in those positions is to bounce back.”

Campbell then cited a key third-down play in the win over the Rams where Sutton made a nice play against Rams wideout Puka Nacua.

“He makes a huge play on Puka. And that’s what it’s about here,” Campbell stated. “And we’ll mix the coverages; he’ll do what he does. But Cam’s going to be just fine.”

It’s a vote of confidence the erudite Sutton can appreciate. He draws another challenge in the NFC Championship game with 49ers standout Deebo Samuel, who San Francisco moves all over the formation. Brandon Aiyuk is a very accomplished deep threat on the outside for the 49ers, too.

Studs & Duds for the Lions playoff win over the Bucs

The Detroit Lions Studs and Duds for their playoff victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to take them the NFC Championship game

The Detroit Lions secure another playoff triumph, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23. They are now set to face the San Francisco 49ers in the upcoming NFC Championship game.

The Lions persist in showcasing their resilience and prowess in the face of challenges, silencing skeptics who doubted their place in the playoffs. This game underscores their capability to compete at the highest level. While the offense took a while to find its rhythm, it executed crucial plays effectively when needed. The defense, although with some areas to improve, demonstrated its ability to thwart the formidable Bucs offense when it mattered most.

As they edge closer to glory, let’s highlight the Studs and Duds for the Lions in their playoff victory against the Bucs.

Lions injury report: Kalif Raymond still out, Cam Sutton no longer listed

Raymond was the only Lions player who was listed as not practicing in Wednesday’s walkthrough

The first Detroit Lions practice participation report for the team’s Divisional Round matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a couple of interesting points. The Lions released an estimated participation from Wednesday’s walkthrough.

The only player listed as not participating is wide receiver Kalif Raymond. The speedy receiver and return specialist remains sidelined with a knee injury suffered in the Week 18 win over the Vikings. Frank Ragnow would have sat it out as a veteran rest day, too.

Linebacker Alex Anzalone was listed as limited with shoulder and rib injuries. Anzalone briefly left the win over the Rams with a shoulder issue, which he appeared to suffer on the game’s opening drive.

Some other players who have ongoing injuries were noted as full participants. That includes TE Sam LaPorta, who played without limits in Sunday night’s win. Cornerback Cam Sutton was not one of those, however. Sutton has been a fixture on the injury reports with a toe issue, but he is no longer deemed injured enough to earn a mention on the injury report.

Best and worst PFF grades for the Lions loss vs the Cowboys

The best and worst PFF graded players for the Detroit Lions in their loss against the Dallas Cowboys

Even after a night’s rest, the sting lingers from the Detroit Lions’ 20-19 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, a defeat that can only be described as tough in every sense of the word.

Considering the competitiveness between two playoff-caliber teams, there were pivotal moments in the game where execution could have been different for the Lions. Unfortunately, the conversation now revolves around the referee error that nullified the potential game-winning two-point conversion for the Lions. Overcoming such challenging situations is tough, but this resilient team is poised to move forward, gearing up to face the Minnesota Vikings next week.

While some Lions delivered masterful performances last night, others may hesitate to review the tape. Here are the best and worst PFF grades for the Lions against the Cowboys.

Takeaways from the Lions Week 17 loss to the Cowboys

Takeaways from the Lions Week 17 loss to the Cowboys, focusing on the game and not the 2-pt. conversion

The Detroit Lions lost a controversial, competitive Week 17 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. The Lions fell 20-19 in one of the most bizarre end-of-game scenes in NFL history.

Detroit had an interesting game throughout the night. The focus here is on the football game that took place before and around the unbelievable (using that word in its literal definition) officiating mess.

Studs and Duds for the Lions “loss” against the Cowboys

With a heartbreaking defeat, here are the Detroit Lions Studs and Duds in this week’s “loss” against the Dallas Cowboys

In a hard-fought battle that ended with a questionable call, the Detroit Lions fell short, marking their fifth loss of the season against the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 20-19.

While the offense struggled to find its rhythm, the defense stepped up and showcased a clinic, slowing down the typically dominant Cowboys offense on their home turf. The Lions continued to exhibit their aggressiveness, executing a successful fake punt deep in their territory and opting to go for the win rather than settling for a tie and heading into overtime. Had it not been for a highly controversial call from the referees at a critical juncture in the game, the Lions might still be in the running for the top seed in the NFC.

It’s undeniably a tough situation when the outcome hinges on referee decisions. Nevertheless, let’s delve into this week’s Lions Studs and Duds from their “loss” against the Cowboys.