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Veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward agrees to 1-year extension with Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward agreed to a one-year contract extension with the club as the team transitions to new head coach Mike McCarthy

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Steelers redeem lapsing identity after latest free-agent signings The Pittsburgh Steelers invested in their defensive identity with a two-year deal with linebacker Cole Holcomb.

MARCH 9 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers Reportedly Re-Sign Veteran Defender To Risky Multi-Year Deal The Steelers are reportedly bringing back veteran defender Cole Holcomb on a two-year, $5 million contract.

MARCH 9 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Re-signs for two years, $5 million Holcomb is re-signing with the Steelers on a two-year, $5 million contract, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports Monday.

Impact Holcomb missed the entire 2024 season due to a knee injury. He returned in 2025 and suited up for 14 regular-season games (three starts) while contributing 37 tackles (24 solo). The 29-year-old linebacker is expected to continue filling a depth role moving forward.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Holcomb To Re-Sign With Pittsburgh Steelers For 2-year, $5M Deal The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly bringing back linebacker Cole Holcomb on a two-year,...

MARCH 9 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Steelers' Cole Holcomb surprise may push one veteran off the roster The Pittsburgh Steelers' decision to re-sign Cole Holcomb hours before free agency could point to a bigger roster move coming.

MARCH 9 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Practices in full Holcomb (illness) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Holcomb has not played since Week 8 due to a lingering illness, but he appears back to full health ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Bears. Barring any setbacks, expect the veteran linebacker to resume handling a key role on defense for Pittsburgh in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Sunday Holcomb (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Holcomb managed to practice in a limited fashion on Thursday before ultimately reverting to a DNP in Friday's session, which led to the linebacker being ruled out for Sunday's game. The 29-year-old was unable to return to football shape this week and will have to look to the Steelers' Week 12 road matchup with the Bears to get back on the field. With Holcomb out, Malik Harrison or Payton Wilson will likely get the start at inside linebacker opposite Patrick Queen.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still absent from practice Holcomb (illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Holcomb has been out for Pittsburgh's last two games because of an illness, and he's still not in football shape to begin the new week of preparation. He'll likely need to come back to practice Thursday or Friday to give himself a shot to suit up Sunday versus the Bengals.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 10 Holcomb (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact An illness will prevent Holcomb from playing in a second straight game, and his next opportunity to play is Week 11 against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 16. Payton Wilson started at inside linebacker in the Steelers' Week 9 win over the Colts and led the team with 14 tackles (10 solo) and an interception. Wilson will likely draw the start in Week 10 in Holcomb's absence while Malik Harrison provides depth at the position.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert, Chargers go for third straight win when they welcome Rodgers, Steelers on Sunday night

The Los Angeles Chargers host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night in a showdown of AFC playoff contenders

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Still no practice Holcomb (illness) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Holcomb missed the Steelers' Week 9 contest with the same illness. It's not a great sign that he's still sidelined, though he'll still have two days to log some practice activity ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Steelers LB Cole Holcomb, S Chuck Clark both out with illness Deadspin | Steelers LB Cole Holcomb, S Chuck Clark both out with illness

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Downgrades to out Holcomb (illness) has downgraded and been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact The 29-year-old from North Carolina was unable to practice both Thursday and Friday due to an illness, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up Sunday. While Holcomb misses his first game of the season in Week 9, expect Malik Harrison to play an expanded role in Pittsburgh's inside linebacker corps.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers LB Cole Holcomb, S Chuck Clark both out with illness The Pittsburgh Steelers won't have linebacker Cole Holcomb or safety Chuck Clark for Sunday's game against the visiting Indianapolis Colts.B...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Two key Steelers defensive players questionable to play against Colts Chuck Clark and Cole Holcomb are questionable to play against the Colts.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

Questionable for Week 9 Holcomb (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Holcomb was added to the injury report Thursday and was unable to practice Thursday or Friday, putting his status for Week 9 in question. Payton Wilson would likely be in line to fill in at linebacker if Holcomb is unable to play.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Holcomb's NFL road isn't finished For Cole Holcomb, the 2023 season was a new beginning. The only problem was, it ended before he had...

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers make huge change on defense in win Cole Holcomb started over Payton Wilson during the team's win over the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

Bruising Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker could see bigger role: 'He's played well' The Steelers could see more of Cole Holcomb this week.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

Cole Holcomb has refused to quit since his devastating injury, and Steelers are set to benefit Cole Holcomb has something of a mental Rolodex. Some of the names in there are those who think they...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Hard-nosed Steelers linebacker could be a surprise cut candidate Could Cole Holcomb be a surprise cut candidate for the Steelers?

JULY 15, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

Steelers A to Z: After missing a full season with major injury, can Cole Holcomb contribute? Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’...

JUNE 25, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb's long journey back after a gruesome knee injury is almost over

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Cole Holcomb is not taking his return from an ugly knee injury for granted

JUNE 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Steelers LB Cole Holcomb on verge of big comeback from gruesome knee injury Nineteen months after tearing multiple ligaments in his knee, Holcomb is back and trying to fit in with a new group if linebackers.

JUNE 3, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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Veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward agrees to 1-year extension with Steelers

Herbert, Chargers go for third straight win when they welcome Rodgers, Steelers on Sunday night

Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb's long journey back after a gruesome knee injury is almost over