Cornerback C.J. Cotman Medically Retires from Football Posted Mar 26, 2019 C.J. Cotman's playing career has come to an end. North Carolina announced Tuesday that the rising junior cornerback will medically retire from the game due to recurrent migraines. Cotman plans to remain in school and a part of the football program. Cotman was on the two-deep in the 2018 season and recorded six tackles, including a tackle for loss. (Inside Carolina)