former NFL lb says it's absolutely insane cam Sutton only suspended eight games cam Sutton's eight game suspension for domestic battery allegations has been deemed insufficient by some including former NFL linebacker Will Compton Compton expressed his disbelief on social media calling it absolutely insane that Sutton would only miss half of the season for his actions in an affidavit Sutton was charged with hitting biting and choking his girlfriend leading to an arrest warrant issued by Florida police Sutton turned himself in 3 weeks later and was released by the Detroit Lions his felony charges were reduced to a misdemeanor and he entered a pre-trial diversion program the NFL standard suspension for domestic violence is six games but Sutton received an eight-game suspension due to aggravating circumstances this match is the suspension given to Kareem hunt in 2019 Sutton will not be eligible to play until week 10 against the Washington commanders Compton's comments highlight the ongoing discussion about the NFL's handling of domestic violence cases and the perceived disparity between the severity of the crime and the punishment please subscribe to my channel