Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin explained the team's plan for cornerback Cameron Sutton following his return from suspension.
Following their bye, the Pittsburgh Steelers will look to continue their strong start to the 2024 season against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
Entering Week 10 sitting in the driver's seat the AFC North at 6-2, the Steelers will be getting some help in the secondary. Cornerback Cameron Sutton has joined the team after serving an eight-game suspension to begin the season for violating the league's code of conduct policy.
When speaking to media during the week, coach Mike Tomlin spoke about Sutton's potential role against Washington.
"That's to be determined," said Tomlin. "But that's one of things that makes Cam so interesting and valuable to us. He is a utility back. His football intellect and physical capabilities are as such that he can play anywhere, and has, to be quite honest with you... If people need to be concerned about reps or division of labor then I would advise everybody in the secondary to be on notice, because Cam is that versatile."
Sutton is now entering his second stint with the Steelers after spending the first six years of his career with the team from 2017 to 2022. He spent the 2023 season with the Detroit Lions, where he appeared in all 17 regular-season games, but was then released by the team following his announced suspension.
While it's still unclear if Sutton will have a large role against Washington, especially since Pittsburgh's defense has already been so strong without him, it is clear that he is still in the team's plans in 2024.
