LESTER COTTON NEWS

Lester Cotton, Alabama Crimson Tide, Offensive Line Lester Cotton is a 6-5, 309-pound Offensive Guard from Tuscaloosa, AL. Invited to "The Opening", an all-star summer prospect camp held on.

JUNE 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

Lester Cotton, Alabama Crimson Tide, Offensive Line Lester Cotton is a 6-5, 309-pound Offensive Guard from Tuscaloosa, AL. Invited to "The Opening", an all-star summer prospect camp held on.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Lester Cotton Meets with the Media G Lester Cotton spoke to the media at training camp on Aug. 14, 2023.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dolphins bringing in interior O-line depth, competition with former Jets lineman Feeney can make a push to play at left guard or replace Michael Deiter, who remains a free agent, as backup center behind Connor Williams. P.

MARCH 16, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Joins Dolphins' practice squad Miami signed Cotton to its practice squad Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Less than a week after being waived by Las Vegas, Cotton has already found another opportunity to make an impression with the Dolphins. The team is thin on the interior of their offensive line, so Cotton could see himself called up to the active roster sooner rather than later.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE Lands on injured reserve Cotton (calf) was placed on the reserve/injured list Saturday.

Impact Cotton has primarily been a special teams contributor this season. He'll be forced to miss at least four games, meaning he won't be able to suit up until Week 17 at the earliest.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adams' strong debut not enough for Raiders in opener

The addition of Davante Adams was as good as advertised for the Las Vegas Raiders SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Herbert eager for Chargers to open season vs. Raiders

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers still can’t shake the bitter memory of last season’s 35-32 Week 18 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders that knocked the Bolts out of.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders hoping 2nd stint for McDaniels bring success

Josh McDaniels waited a long time for a second shot as an NFL coach AUGUST 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looking to earn a spot in the trenches, Lester Cotton Sr. is making the most of his opportunity The guard is looking to close 'that revolving door' he's gone through with the Raiders.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Lester Cotton Sr.: 'We go out there every day and we just put our best foot forward' Guard Lester Cotton Sr. discusses 2022 Training Camp, his mentality, quarterback Derek Carr and more.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders offensive lineman Denzelle Good retires at age 31

Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Denzelle Good has been placed on the reserve retired list, leaving a potential hole in the weakest part of the team’s offense

JULY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clears COVID protocols Cotton was restored to the Raiders' practice squad from the COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Cotton has appeared in three games for the Raiders this season. With their offensive line depth mostly intact, it's unlikely Cotton receives a fourth appearance this season.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to COVID list Cotton (undisclosed) was placed on the Raiders' practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Cotton will now be unavailable until he clears the health and safety protocols. He's appeared in three games as a reserve lineman for the Raiders this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped up from practice squad Cotton was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad Monday.

Impact Cotton's move to the active roster makes him eligible to suit up Monday against the Browns. The Alabama product has been active in two games for the Raiders this season, totaling three special-teams snaps.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders place backup QB Marcus Mariota on IR

The Las Vegas Raiders have placed backup quarterback Marcus Mariota on injured reserve after he hurt his quadriceps on his only snap in the season opener

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders deal 3rd-round pick Lynn Bowden Jr. to Dolphins

The Las Vegas Raiders have moved on from one of their three third-round draft picks before he even played a snap for the team