Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden. With the Richie Incognito sitting out Sunday’s game with the Los Angeles Chargers, the Oakland Raiders have promoted offensive guard Lester Cotton Sr. from ...

Oakland Raiders promote guard Lester Cotton. Published: Oct. 05, 2019, 8:45 p.m. Alabama guard Lester Cotton reacts during the second half of the Sugar Bowl against Clemson on Jan. 1, 2018, at the ...

The Raiders have signed WR Marcell Ateman and G Lester Cotton Sr. to the 53-man active roster and placed OL Jordan Devey on the Reserve/Injured List.

Sports; Lester Cotton eligible to make NFL debut on Sunday with Oakland Raiders. Published: Dec. 21, 2019, 5:55 p.m. Dec. 21, 2019, 5:55 p.m.

The 6-foot-4 Cotton lost weight — while gaining strength — to get down to 335 pounds. “I had to get out of my own way,” Cotton said, “and see myself for who I was as a person and as a ...