Cole Holcomb - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 29 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

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SEPTEMBER 22 • PENNLIVE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 18 • PENNLIVE.COM

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SEPTEMBER 7 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

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JULY 15 • PENNLIVE.COM

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JUNE 25 • TRIBLIVE.COM

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

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JUNE 3 • 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 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Restructures contract Holcomb agreed to a revised contract Thursday and will remain with the Steelers this season, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Holcomb was set to make $6 million prior to the restructure, but the move will evidently save the Steelers $4 million against the cap and keep the linebacker with the team for his third consecutive season. The 28-year-old hasn't played since suffering a severe knee injury during Week 9 of the 2023 season, which some speculated could have been career threatening. Holcomb was fully practicing before the team's wild-card loss to the Ravens, so it's presumed he'll be available at the start of training camp next year.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on PUP list Holcomb (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Holcomb was sidelined for the entire 2024 regular season due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 9 of the 2023 campaign. Despite being a full participant in practice all week, Holcomb has not progressed enough his recovery to play Saturday. He is set to miss the entire 2024 season unless the Steelers win Saturday and advance to the AFC divisional round.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Could be ready for wild-card round Holcomb (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Holcomb was unable to play during the 2024 regular season while recovering from a knee injury that he suffered in Week 9 of the 2023 campaign. However, he did have his 21-day practice window to return from the PUP list last week and was a limited participant in practice. Given his ability to log a full practice Tuesday, Holcomb is trending towards being available for Saturday's wild-card game against the Ravens.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Holcomb (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bengals, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Holcomb will miss the entire 2024 regular season due to a knee injury that he suffered in Week 9 of the 2023 campaign. The injury was initially thought of as career-threatening, but the 28-year-old progressed enough in his recovery to be designated to return from the PUP list Tuesday. He was a limited practice participant all week, and while he won't be activated off the PUP list ahead of Saturday's regular-season finale, he has a chance to play in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Has 21-day practice window opened The Steelers designated Holcomb (knee) to return from the PUP list Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Holcomb hasn't played since Week 9 of the 2023 season, when he suffered a severe knee injury in a game against the Titans. There was some initial speculation that the injury could be career-threatening, so it's a big positive for the veteran linebacker to have progressed far enough in his rehab to return to practice. It remains to be seen if Holcomb will see game action this season, either in Week 18 or at some point in the playoffs.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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