Nathan Cottrell

Jacksonville Jaguars
Running Back #31
Jacksonville Jaguars
Running Back #31

Nathan Cottrell News

Reaches settlement

Cottrell (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement by the Jaguars on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Analysis: Cottrell was waived with an injury designation on Aug. 7, and was reverted to IR the next day after going unclaimed. Now that he's negotiated an injury settlement, he'll be free to seek opportunity elsewhere once he's healthy.

Aug 16, 2022 5:07 PM EST


Reverts to IR

Cottrell (undisclosed) reverted to the Jaguars' injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Analysis: Cottrell was waived with an injury designation Sunday but will remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. While the nature of his injury isn't yet known, he'll be forced to miss the 2022 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Jaguars.

Aug 8, 2022 2:44 PM EST



Let go by Jacksonville

Cottrell (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation by the Jaguars on Sunday.

Analysis: Cottrell signed a reserve/future contract with the Jaguars in January, but now is at risk of missing the entire 2022 season. If he goes unclaimed, he'll be reverted to IR and unable to play this year, unless he reaches an injury settlement with Jacksonville.

Aug 7, 2022 9:26 AM EST


Signs futures deal

Cottrell signed a reserve/future contract with the Jaguars on Monday.

Analysis: Cottrell operated on the Jaguars' practice squad for the majority of the year, but he appeared in each of the final four games of the regular season. He played almost exclusively on special teams, save for one offensive snap in Week 16.

Jan 10, 2022 1:29 PM EST


Elevated again

Cottrell was elevated from the Jaguars' practice squad Saturday.

Analysis: Cottrell has been active for each of Jacksonville's last three games, though he's tallied only one carry in that span. He's likely to see the majority of his playing time on special teams once again Sunday against the Colts.

Jan 8, 2022 2:18 PM EST



Returns to practice squad

Cottrell reverted to Jacksonville's practice squad Monday.

Analysis: Cottrell played 17 snaps on special teams. He made one tackle while covering a kick.

Jan 3, 2022 9:45 PM EST


Elevated for Week 17

Cottrell was promoted to the Jaguars' active roster from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Analysis: Cottrell will join the active roster for the second straight game to provide depth at running back. He'll likely see most of his action on special teams with Dare Ogunbowale, Ryquell Armstead and Mekhi Sargent already on the 53-man roster.

Jan 1, 2022 1:27 PM EST


Reverts to practice squad

Cottrell reverted to Jacksonville's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Analysis: Cottrell was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's loss to the Jets and ended up as the No. 2 tailback after starter James Robinson suffered a torn Achilles during the first quarter, but he ended up playing only one offensive snap and had one carry for three yards. Dare Ogunbowale dominated the backfield work, and Jacksonville also claimed Mekhi Sargent on waivers Monday. Cottrell is unlikely to be much of a factor for the final two games of the season with Ogunbowale, Sargent and Ryquell Armstead already on the 53-man roster.

Dec 27, 2021 9:35 PM EST


Added to active roster

The Jaguars have promoted Cottrell to their 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with with the Jets.

Analysis: Cottrell has bounced back-and-forth between practice squad and active roster all season. He will presumably contribute on special teams as well as provide depth at running back behind James Robinson, Dare Ogunbowale and Ryquell Armstead.

Dec 25, 2021 11:00 AM EST


Back to practice squad

Cottrell reverted to Jacksonville's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Analysis: Cottrell found his way onto the field for the first time in 2021, logging seven snaps on special teams. He finished with 123 kick return yards over eight games in 2020 but has yet to return a kick so far this year.

Dec 20, 2021 8:43 PM EST


Joins active roster

Cottrell was elevated to the Jaguars' active roster Saturday.

Analysis: Cottrell will provide depth to a Jaguars backfield that will miss Carlos Hyde (concussion). An undrafted free agent back in 2020, Cottrell played in eight games with the team last season, but was almost exclusively used on special teams.

Dec 18, 2021 2:09 PM EST


Rejoins practice squad

Cottrell signed with the Jaguars' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Analysis: Cottrell spent several days on Jacksonville's practice squad in early September but was cut prior to the season opener. He played almost exclusively on special teams across eight appearances with the Jaguars last year.

Sep 20, 2021 7:10 AM EST


Released from practice squad

The Jaguars released Cottrell from their practice squad Monday.

Analysis: Cottrell appeared in eight games -- mostly on special teams -- for the Jaguars in 2020 but landed on their practice squad to start 2021. However, when Duke Johnson became available, Jacksonville jumped at the opportunity to add the veteran which meant the release of Cottrell. The 25-year-old will look for a fresh during the 2021 campaign.

Sep 7, 2021 10:22 AM EST


Remains in Jacksonville

Cottrell was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad Wednesday.

Analysis: Cottrell was cut ahead of Tuesday's roster deadline but will remain a part of Jacksonville's organization. The 25-year-old appeared in eight games for the Jaguars in 2020 but almost exclusively played special teams.

Sep 3, 2021 8:39 AM EST


Waived by Jacksonville

The Jaguars waived Cottrell on Tuesday.

Analysis: Cottrell appeared in eight games for the Jaguars as a rookie, but with the addition of Carlos Hyde, he finds himself on the outside of the depth chart. Jacksonville is electing to keep three running backs on their initial 53-man roster, so they may decide to retain Cottrell on their practice squad as insurance if he clears waivers.

Aug 31, 2021 2:31 PM EST


Ready for Week 17

Cottrell (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Analysis: The 24-year-old was considered questionable with the hip injury but is good to go for the season finale. Cottrell should handle kick return duties and serve as a reserve tailback behind Dare Ogunbowale and Devine Ozigbo on Sunday.

Jan 3, 2021 12:05 PM EST


Deemed questionable for Sunday

Cottrell (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Cottrell logged a trio of limited practices this week, putting his Week 17 status into question. Even with James Robinson (ankle) out last week, Cottrell didn't play a snap on offense, so his potential absence in the season finale only hurts the team's depth behind Dare Ogunbowale and Devine Ozigbo.

Jan 1, 2021 3:29 PM EST


Joins active roster

Cottrell was promoted to the Jaguars' active roster from the practice squad Tuesday.

Analysis: The 24-year-old was elevated as an extra player from the practice squad for Sunday's loss to the Steelers, and he's now earned a longer look on the active roster. Cottrell exclusively played special teams during the contest and figures to have a similar role going forward for Jacksonville.

Nov 24, 2020 4:26 PM EST


Sent to practice squad

Cottrell reverted back to Jacksonville's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Analysis: Cottrell was active on special teams in Week 11, playing on 25 snaps and recording a tackle on punt coverage. He's logged 44 special teams snaps in two contests this season.

Nov 23, 2020 8:33 PM EST


Promoted from practice squad

Cottrell was promoted to Jacksonville's active roster from the practice squad Saturday.

Analysis: The 24-year-old is being elevated as an extra player and provides backfield depth for the Jaguars. Cottrell appeared in one game earlier this season and play one snap on offense and 19 snaps on special teams.

Nov 22, 2020 7:38 AM EST


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