Former Steelers veteran gives a passionate goodbye
Sad to see him go.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a strong week one of free agency, signing and re-signing a variety of players at important positions.
One player they could not re-sign was former Steeler turned Detroit Lion, Cameron Sutton.
Sutton was drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft by Pittsburgh, roaming the Steelers secondary for the last six seasons.
A defensive back that can play in the slot as a nickel defender or an island as a cover corner, Sutton was always going to demand a big market in free agency, with the Lions coming in as the presumptive favorite.
Sutton's most recent campaign was arguably his best yet.
In a year that saw him record career highs in interceptions and pass breakups, the recently turned 28-year-old proved to be a durable commodity.
Before Sutton took to social media to express his jubilation surrounding his new journey, he made sure to take a look back.
Free agency is often bitter-sweet, even for the athletes on the right side of the check.
The human element of football is something that is vastly under-discussed in the NFL world.
Players spend the majority of in-season hours around each other in a manner that's analogous to summer camp or family vacations.
The bonds between teammates rival those of childhood friendships and coaches often serve as mentors for much of the league.
Oftentimes, players start families in the city they were drafted to, welcoming their place of work as home.
All of these factors weigh on the decisions of both players and franchises alike, with the cliche "hometown discount" ringing true year after year.
But in the end, football can be a shrewd business, and no player should ever discount their potential to earn generational income, especially in a sport of such brutality.
So while Sutton prepares to enter his prime in a new city, Steeler fans can take solace in knowing that Sutton will forever bleed black and gold.
