Pittsburgh, PA – May 2, 2025. The Pittsburgh Steelers have bolstered their secondary, re-signing a familiar face to fortify their defense, sources confirmed to ESPN Saturday. The move, a strategic dip into free agency, brings back a veteran cornerback to address a critical depth need after the 2025 NFL Draft.
With only $2 million in cap space, general manager Omar Khan navigated a tight market to secure a key piece for the Steelers’ secondary, which struggled with consistency in 2024. The signing reunites Pittsburgh with a homegrown talent who knows Teryl Austin’s system inside out, sparking excitement across Steeler Nation.
He’s back where he belongs, coach Mike Tomlin told 93.7 The Fan.
That player is Cam Sutton, the 30-year-old cornerback who starred for the Steelers from 2017-2022 and returned briefly in 2024. Inking a one-year, $2.5 million deal, Sutton’s return fills a gap left by Donte Jackson’s departure and complements Joey Porter Jr. and an aging Darius Slay in the secondary.
Cam’s a Steeler for life, GM Omar Khan said.
Sutton, a 2017 third-round pick, boasts five interceptions and 38 pass breakups in 84 games with Pittsburgh. His 2024 stint yielded one pick in eight games, proving he can still lock down slot and outside roles. With a 68.9 PFF grade, he’s a low-risk addition to challenge for the CB2 spot.
Sutton’s return is huge, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said.
Steeler Nation erupted on X, with fans hailing Sutton’s familiarity and clutch play. His signing, paired with draft picks like Donte Kent, shores up a secondary that ranked eighth in passing yards allowed last season, setting Pittsburgh up to counter AFC North stars like Ja’Marr Chase.
Welcome home, Cam! a fan posted on X.
As the Steelers chase an eight-year playoff win drought’s end, Sutton’s re-signing signals Khan’s commitment to a robust defense. With a cap now stretched thin, Pittsburgh’s reunion with their veteran cornerback could be the spark to ignite a 2025 Super Bowl run.
