Barney CottonCotton, Barney ThomasHeight: 6-6 Weight: 261 Born: September 30, 1956 Omaha, NE High School: Harry A. Burke (Omaha, NE) |
| Year | College | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Nebraska | |
| 1976 | Nebraska | Lettered |
| 1977 | Nebraska | Lettered |
| 1978 | Nebraska | Lettered |
| Draft: 3rd round (59th overall) 1979 Cincinnati Bengals |
| Relatives: Father of Ben Cotton; father of Jake Cotton |
| Roster Key • Stat Key |
| YEAR TEAM | NO | POS | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)1979 CIN NFL | 70 | OG | 13 | 0 |
| 1980 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)1980 STL NFL | 60 | LOG | 16 | 9 |
| 1981 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)1981 STL NFL | 60 | ROG | 16 | 2 |
| 3 Years (NFL)3 Years NFL | 45 | 11 |
| Transaction | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Draft | 5/3/1979 | 1979 Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)1979 CIN NFL |
| Signed | 6/6/1979 | 1979 Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)1979 CIN NFL |
| Released | 8/26/1980 | 1980 Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)1980 CIN NFL |
| Signed | 8/28/1980 | 1980 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)1980 STL NFL |
| Injured Reserve | 9/8/1982 | 1982 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)1982 STL NFL |
| Released | 1983 St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)1983 STL NFL |
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