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Released by Commanders Holmes was released by Washington on Sunday.

Impact Holmes appeared in 13 games with the Commanders in 2023, recording eight total tackles and a pass deflection while playing the majority of his snaps on special teams. He will now look for a new opportunity elsewhere ahead of the 2024 season.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted at practice Thursday Holmes (concussion) was seen participating in Thursday's practice session, Nick Wass of the Herald Journal News reports.

Impact Holmes missed the last game of the 2023 regular season due to a concussion. He played most of his snaps on special teams across 13 regular-season games last year and recorded eight tackles (three solo) and one pass defended. The 2022 seventh-round pick is competing for a depth role at corner behind presumptive starters Emmanuel Forbes and Benhamin St-Juste.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with concussion Holmes (concussion) is out for the rest of Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Holmes recorded three tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed before exiting Sunday's contest. With Kendall Fuller (knee), Benjamin St-Juste (concussion) and Tariq Castro-Fields (shoulder) all also out, rookie first-rounder Emmanuel Forbes is probably on deck for increased snaps at corner.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Sunday Holmes (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at the Giants, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After sitting out Week 6 action due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 5 versus Chicago, Holmes will suit up in Week 7. He has played exclusively on special teams in 2023 and should retain that role Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws a start Holmes will start in place of Benjamin St-Juste (ankle) Sunday against the Falcons, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Holmes has been active every game for the Commanders this season, but he's only seen six defensive snaps on the year. The rookie corner will be called upon to step up on Sunday in his biggest role of his NFL career thus far.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

For Commanders cornerbacks, getting into the zone isn't as simple as it sounds Seventh-round rookie CB Christian Holmes wants a roster spot. To get one, he faces a transition that gave William Jackson trouble last year.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Selected by Washington The Commanders selected Holmes in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 240th overall.

Impact Holmes isn't particularly fast (4.52 40-yard dash), but he does have some size for a corner (5-foot-11, 201 pounds) and he flashed an impressive vertical jump (39 inches). An excellent closer on passes in front of him, Holmes could carve out a niche role in a Washington secondary that's still developing.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE