The Packers waived Cotton (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Wednesday,Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Cotton will now have the chance to pursue opportunities with other teams ahead of the 2023 campaign, as long as he can prove himself healthy. The 26-year-old receiver has appeared in just one NFL regular-season game since entering the professional ranks in 2020 after going undrafted out of Idaho.
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Packers' Jeff Cotton: Reverts to IR
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Cotton (undisclosed) was placed on IR on Thursday after previously being waived/injured by the Packers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Cotton was placed on the active/PUP list by the Packers last week and the team opted to waive him in order to sign wide receiver Cody Chrest. After being placed on IR, Cotton is set to miss the entire 2023 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Green Bay.
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Jeff Cotton: Joins Green Bay's practice squad
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The Packers signed Cotton to their practice squad Wednesday.
Cotton has made just one NFL appearance, for the Jaguars in 2021, since joining the league as an undrafted free agent with the Chargers. Green Bay is currently dealing with injuries to Allen Lazard (shoulder), Randall Cobb (ankle), Romeo Doubs (ankle) and Sammy Watkins (knee), so it isn't surprising to see them add wideout depth, though it's unlikely Cotton will be elevated to the active roster anytime soon.
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Jeff Cotton: Gets cut Tuesday
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Cotton was cut from the Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Cotton spent most of last season on the Jaguars' practice squad, ultimately appearing in one contest for the franchise. He linked up with the Cardinals on Sept. 14, yet it appears his time with the franchise will be short. He'll now work to earn an opportunity elsewhere.
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Jeff Cotton: Reverts to practice squad
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Cotton reverted to the Jaguars' practice squad Monday.
Cotton saw one snap on offense and 14 on special teams in his NFL debut. He put up no other stats, however.
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Jaguars' Jeff Cotton: Scores in Monday's exhibition
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Cotton caught four of five targets for 50 yards and a touchdown during Monday's preseason game against the Saints.
The 2020 UDFA out of Idaho signed with Jacksonville in the start of August and showed a strong rapport with quarterback C.J. Beathard versus New Orleans. Cotton is unlikely to crack the Jaguars' season-opening roster but should be in the mix for a spot on the practice squad, especially if he can build on Monday's performance in the coming weeks.
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Jaguars' Jeff Cotton: Joins Jags
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Cotton signed a contract with the Jaguars on Saturday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.
Cotton spent training camp with the Chargers last year but was unable to secure a spot on the season-opening roster. He'll likely be competing for a spot on the practice squad in Jacksonville.
