5 cornerbacks Detroit Lions could pursue after releasing Cam Sutton

The Detroit Lions added two new cornerbacks at the start of free agency, and they could be in the market for a third after they released Cam Sutton on Wednesday.

Here are five cornerbacks the Lions could pursue to fill their void in the secondary

WHAT HAPPENED TO SUTTON:Cam Sutton released by Detroit Lions, one day after learning of warrant for his arrest

Sneed would require a multi-year contract, and the Lions would have to give up high draft pick compensation in any trade. That might be a non-starter after trading a third-round pick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Carlton Davis III earlier this spring, but he fits what the Lions want in a cornerback and is the best player available at the position. The Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings are among teams reportedly interested in Sneed

Lattimore has three years left on his contract with the New Orleans Saints, though Saints coach Dennis Allen left open the possibility of trading the cornerback at the NFL combine.

The Saints may not be able to trade Lattimore until later this spring for cap purposes, but if they’re looking for takers there’d be a natural fit in Detroit. Lattimore played his first four NFL seasons under Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. He’s missed 17 games the past two seasons because of injuries.

Howard is the most accomplished cornerback still available in free agency after he was released by the Miami Dolphins earlier this month. He’s a four-time Pro Bowler who led the NFL with 10 interceptions in 2020, though his production has dipped recently.

Howard has been linked to the Houston Texans, though nothing appears imminent there. He turns 31 in July, so he’s not a long-term answer at cornerback. But he’d give the Lions a good, quality starter opposite Davis for 2024.