In a surprising move, the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed cornerback Cameron Sutton, just weeks after he was released by the Detroit Lions amidst legal troubles. Sutton had been facing a warrant for his arrest on charges of domestic battery by strangulation in Florida.

The Lions, who have a zero-tolerance policy on matters of domestic violence, wasted no time in parting ways with Sutton. However, the Steelers have decided to give him a second chance, taking a gamble that could potentially bring them some backlash.

Sutton's signing comes after he entered a pretrial diversion program to settle the battery charge, a program that allows defendants to complete certain requirements in order to have their charges dropped. Despite this, Sutton still faces potential punishment from the NFL.

Addressing the controversy surrounding his presence on the team, Sutton expressed that he is unfazed by the opinions of others. "I'm never worried about a narrative. I'm never worried about what necessarily people say because obviously more than likely they don't know me more than anybody else," Sutton said.

While the decision to sign Sutton may raise eyebrows, the Steelers seem confident in their choice. Sutton was originally drafted by the team in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, and he spent six seasons with the Steelers before his brief stint with the Lions.

However, Sutton's performance on the field last season did not meet expectations, as he allowed 1,173 receiving yards and eight touchdowns with a 122 passer rating against him, according to Pro Football Focus. Despite this, the Steelers believe in Sutton's potential and are willing to give him an opportunity to prove himself.

Sutton remains determined to move forward and learn from his past experiences. "Adversity strikes everyone in life, so it's all about how you handle it, how you necessarily go through those phases, and just knowing who you are individually, not letting someone else dim your light," he stated.

With the signing of Cameron Sutton, the Steelers take on a player with a controversial background but also one who is determined to turn his life around. Only time will tell if this decision will pay off both on and off the field for the Pittsburgh team.