Presented by

Raiders promote Lester Cotton Sr; place Marquel Lee on IR

Dec 21, 2019 at 12:58 PM

Oakland Raiders guard Lester Cotton Sr. (67) during practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Alameda, Calif.

ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders have signed G Lester Cotton Sr. to the 53-man active roster and placed LB Marquel Lee on the Reserve/Injured List, the club announced Saturday.

Cotton Sr., a 6-foot-4, 335-pound undrafted offensive lineman out of Alabama, re-joins the active roster after spending the first 13-of-14 games in 2019 on the team's practice squad, while previously being promoted to the active roster in Week 5. Cotton Sr. played four years for the Crimson Tide, starting 28 games for the program, making 10 at left guard and 18 at right guard.

Cotton Sr. will wear No. 67 for the Raiders.

Lee returns to the Reserve/Injured List after previously missing nine games with an ankle injury. Lee appeared in five contests in 2019, making two starts and recording five stops.

Related Content

news

Raiders sign WR Ramel Keyton and TE Justin Shorter to the active roster

In corresponding move, the team waived WR Tyreik McAllister and TE John Samuel Shenker.

news

Raiders sign QB Desmond Ridder, place QB Aidan O'Connell on Injured Reserve

Additionally, the team signed WR Terrace Marshall and TE Trevon Wesco to the practice squad.

news

Raiders sign DT Zach Carter to active roster

In a corresponding move, the Raiders have waived DT Nesta Jade Silvera.

news

Raiders sign LB Blake Lynch to practice squad

Lynch originally entered the league in 2020 as an undrafted free agent with Minnesota.

news

Raiders acquire 2025 conditional third-round draft pick

The Raiders have traded WR Davante Adams to the New York Jets in exchange for a 2025 conditional third-round draft pick.

news

Raiders sign DT Matthew Butler to the active roster

Additionally, the team signed DT Zach Carter to the practice squad.

news

Raiders place DT Christian Wilkins on Injured Reserve

Additionally, the team signed NT Marquan McCall to the practice squad.

news

Raiders sign K'Lavon Chaisson to active roster, place Luke Masterson on Injured Reserve

Additionally, the Raiders have activated RB Sincere McCormick and WR Alex Bachman from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.

news

Raiders sign TE John Samuel Shenker to active roster, waive WR Ramel Keyton

Additionally, the team has activated DE K'Lavon Chaisson and WR Alex Bachman from the practice squad.

news

Raiders sign Sam Webb to active roster; place Marcus Epps on Injured Reserve

Webb was signed to the Raiders' practice squad on Aug. 28 and originally entered the NFL with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent out of Missouri Western State in 2022.

news

Raiders sign DE K'Lavon Chaisson and CB Kyu Blu Kelly to practice squad

Chaisson joins the Raiders after spending the past four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Kelly was originally a fifth-round draft pick (157th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2023 NFL Draft.

news

Raiders sign DE Charles Snowden to active roster, place DE Malcolm Koonce on Reserve/Injured

Additionally, the team activated CB Sam Webb from the practice squad.

Latest Content

audio

Previewing Round 2 of Raiders-Broncos at Allegiant | Raiders Rundown

Nov 20, 2024

JT The Brick, Lincoln Kennedy and Levi Edwards recap the Raiders' Week 11 loss and preview the upcoming matchup against the Denver Broncos.

gallery

Practice Photos: Wednesday 11.20.24

Nov 20, 2024

The Raiders hit the practice field to prepare for their Week 12 matchup against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.

video

Brock Bowers: 'I always got something to prove'

Nov 20, 2024

Tight end Brock Bowers on Week 12 against the Denver Broncos, his mindset, the offense and more.

news

Versus: Raiders looking to get their usual suspects rolling in home matchup against Broncos

Nov 20, 2024

Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers are among top performers the Raiders will need production from to combat the Broncos in Allegiant Stadium.

video

Decamerion Richardson: 'I just go out there and do my job'

Nov 20, 2024

Cornerback Decamerion Richardson on Week 12 against the Denver Broncos, his mindset, adjusting to the league and more.

audio

A Week 12 Raiders deep dive | RPN

Nov 20, 2024

JT The Brick and Vinny Bonsignore discuss all things Silver and Black ahead of the Raiders' Week 12 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

video

Gardner Minshew on the Broncos: 'They're playing with a lot of confidence'

Nov 20, 2024

Quarterback Gardner Minshew on Week 12 against the Denver Broncos, tight end Michael Mayer, interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner and more.

audio

Gardner Minshew Presser - 11.20.24 | Week 12 | RPP

Nov 20, 2024

QB Gardner Minshew addresses the media.

news

Raiders-Broncos Week 12 Injury Report

Nov 20, 2024

Take a look at the Raiders' injury report as the team prepares to face the Denver Broncos.

gallery

Photos: Nike 11-On event for local girls flag football teams at Raiders HQ

Nov 20, 2024

The Raiders invited high school girls flag football teams from around Las Vegas to compete in skill competitions and 7-on-7 games at Intermountain Health Performance Center.

audio

Coach Pierce Presser - 11.20.24 | Week 12 | RPP

Nov 20, 2024

Head Coach Antonio Pierce addresses the media.

video

Coach Pierce on Bo Nix: 'All he does is win'

Nov 20, 2024

Head Coach Antonio Pierce on running back Ameer Abdullah, cornerback Decamerion Richardson, Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and more.

View All

Advertising