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Clears injury report Holmes (shoulder) is not listed on Pittsburgh's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against NC State.

Impact Holmes, who sat out during last weekend's game against Syracuse with a shoulder injury, will make his return to action against the Wolfpack. The 6-foot-3 senior tight end has logged 10 receptions for 96 yards and two touchdowns on the season.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Only one snap during Week 8 Holmes (shoulder) logged one snap during Pittsburgh's 30-13 win Saturday at Syracuse.

Impact At the very least, Holmes can say that he played in Week 8. However, he played under the fewest number of snaps, so his injury status remains one less than 100 percent. Still, Holmes looks like he can play in Pittsburgh's upcoming game, making him probable for next Saturday against North Carolina State.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Only one snap during Week 8 Holmes (shoulder) logged one snap during Pittsburgh's 30-13 win Saturday at Syracuse.

Impact At the very least, Holmes can say that he played in Week 8. However, he played under the fewest number of snaps, so his injury status remains one less than 100 percent. Still, Holmes looks like he can play in Pittsburgh's upcoming game, making him probable for next Saturday against North Carolina State.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in warmups Saturday Holmes (shoulder) was spotted in warmups ahead of Saturday's game at Syracuse, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Holmes was spotted with a brace on his left shoulder, so at least now there's clarity on whether he'll be available. The TE has 10 catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns in five contests.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in warmups Saturday Holmes (shoulder) was spotted in warmups ahead of Saturday's game at Syracuse, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Holmes was spotted with a brace on his left shoulder, so at least now there's clarity on whether he'll be available. The TE has 10 catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns in five contests.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Holmes is questionable for Saturday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Holmes is coming off his second game of the year without a catch. It's unclear if his lack of production was due to an injury or not. If he's unable to go, Malachi Thomas should see his role expand.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Second TD of season Holmes hauled in all three targets for 40 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-7 win versus Boston College.

Impact Holmes set season highs in receptions and receiving yards despite seeing fewer than four targets for the first time since Week 2. The senior tight end has benefited from Jake Overman battling with an undisclosed injury, totaling nine catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns on 15 targets.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

True freshman Mason Heintschel leads Pitt to 48-7 rout of Boston College

Mason Heintschel led Pittsburgh to a 48-7 victory against Boston College on Saturday

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Commits to Pitt Holmes will transfer to Pittsburgh, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact Holmes spent two seasons at Kent State before transferring to Marshall for the 2024 campaign. He only played in four games with the Thundering Herd, reeling in one catch for 11 yards. The year prior with the Golden Flashes, however, he caught 20 passes for 188 yards. At 6-foot, 240 pounds, the tight end is a compact player who should primarily be a receiving threat for Pittsburgh.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Marshall Holmes will enter the transfer portal, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact Holmes transferred to Marshall for the 2024 season after spending his first two years of college at Kent State. He was limited with the Thundering Herd this fall, reeling in just one catch for 11 yards on three targets. His best season came with the Golden Flashes in 2023, when he caught 20 passes for 188 yards. Clearly unhappy with his role through spring ball, the tight end will now seek his third program.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE