T. J. Cottrell

T. J. Cottrell
No. 85, 84, 88
Position	Tight end
Personal information
Born	(1982-05-03)May 3, 1982; Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Died	November 12, 2025 (aged 44)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
College	Buffalo State
NFL draft	2004 (undrafted)
Career history
	Minnesota Vikings (2004); Rhein Fire (2005); Minnesota Vikings (2005); Frankfurt Galaxy (2007); San Diego Chargers (2007); Rochester Raiders (2008); New York Sentinels (2009);
	* Offseason or practice squad member only

Theodore John Cottrell Jr. (born May 3, 1982) is an American former professional football tight end. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Buffalo State College. Cottrell was also a member of the Rhein Fire, Frankfurt Galaxy, San Diego Chargers, Rochester Raiders¹ and New York Sentinels. He is the son of former NFL linebacker Ted Cottrell; in all of his NFL and UFL appearances, T. J. was on a team where his father was coaching at the time.

References

"Rochester Raiders Sign T.J. Cottrell, Son of NFL Defensive Cordinator [sic] Ted Cottrell". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. January 12, 2008. Retrieved March 22, 2017.

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