Eric Sutton

Eric Dontay Sutton (born October 24, 1972) is a former professional gridiron football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) and Oakland Raiders (NFL).

College career Sutton played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs from 1991 to 1994.

Professional career National Football League Sutton signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 1995 and spent the 1995 season on the practice roster. He played in four games in 1996 while also spending time on the practice roster.

Saskatchewan Roughriders (II) Sutton re-joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1999 where he started in three games and recorded eight defensive tackles. However, he was released on July 29, 1999. His son also plays professional football as a defensive back in the Canadian Football League. Following his retirement from his football career, Sutton worked for Walmart as an Asset Protection Manager.