COLE HOLCOMB NEWS

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

Starting season on PUP list Holcomb (knee) was placed on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

Impact Holcomb is still working his way back from the season-ending knee injury he suffered in Week 9 of the 2023 season and he'll be forced to sit out at least the first four weeks of 2024. Once healthy, the 28-year-old is expected to operate as Pittsburgh's third option at interior linebacker behind Patrick Queen and Elandon Roberts.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts camp on PUP list The Steelers placed Holcomb (knee) on the active/PUP list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Holcomb sustained a season-ending knee injury in Week 9 against the Titans. The injury was considered serious enough potentially force him into medical retirement, but the 2019 fifth-round linebacker out of North Carolina has spent the offseason rehabbing. Head coach Mike Tomlin said in June that he was hopeful Holcomb would be available at some point during training camp, per Nick Farabaugh of SteelersNow.com. Before sustaining the knee injury, Holcomb recorded 54 tackles (31 solo), two passes defended and two forced fumbles across eight regular-season games in 2023.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be done Holcomb's knee injury suffered last season could be career-threatening, Chris Mueller reports.

Impact Holcomb suffered a significant knee injury in Week 9 last season, which saw him carted off the field and taken to the hospital. Mueller's speculation seems to arise from previous comments made by Steelers executive Omar Khan, as well as the addition of Patrick Queen in free agency. Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on Feb. 29 that according to Khan, Holcomb was working had, but didn't have a timeline for a return.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Ain't nothin' changed' in spite of Holcomb injury ILBs have sparked Steelers' turnaround, but can it continue without Cole Holcomb?

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Steelers place linebacker Cole Holcomb on injured reserve, active Anthony McFarland Jr.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers place LB Cole Holcomb (knee) on IR Pittsburgh Steelers Cole Holcomb pulls dirt out of his helmet after recovering a fumble during the first half against the Jacksonville Jagua...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Report: Steelers LB Cole Holcomb (knee) out for season Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) leaves on a cart after an injury against the Te...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Steelers LB Cole Holcomb discharged from hospital after knee injury Cole Holcomb suffered a season-ending knee injury on Thursday night.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Cole Holcomb leaves game vs Titans with knee injury The Titans lead 13-10 at halftime over the Steelers.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Steelers LB Cole Holcomb (knee) carted off vs. Titans Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (32) runs the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the first quarter...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Carted off Thursday Holcomb was carted off the field Thursday night with an apparent serious knee injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The linebacker assisted on two tackles before exiting in the first half. Holcomb signed a three-year with the Steelers in the offseason after spending his first four seasons with Washington. In the first seven games of 2023, he recorded 52 tackles, two passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers LB Cole Holcomb carted off with leg injury Cole Holcomb suffered a leg injury in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Team tackle leader in loss Holcomb had 11 tackles (seven solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact He recovered a fumble forced by Kwon Alexander on Evan Engram late in the first quarter to stop the Jaguars' drive deep in Steelers territory. Holcomb's 11 tackles were a season-high and the first time he's registered double-digit takedowns since Week 6 of the 2022 season. Holcomb once again played in every single defensive snap Sunday and has done so in all but one game this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team tackle leader in loss Holcomb had 11 tackles (seven solo) and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact He recovered a fumble forced by Kwon Alexander on Evan Engram late in the first quarter to stop the Jaguars' drive deep in Steelers territory. Holcomb's 11 tackles were a season-high and the first time he's registered double-digit takedowns since Week 6 of the 2022 season. Holcomb once again played in every single defensive snap Sunday and has done so in all but one game this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in win Holcomb logged eight tackles (five solo) during Pittsburgh's 24-17 win versus the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Holcomb was once again productive Sunday and ended up finishing second on the team in total tackles. The 27-year-old has now logged at least five tackles in all six games this season, bringing his total to 42 (25 solo), and Holcomb will look to add to those totals this week versus Jacksonville.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 8, 2023 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Steelers LB Cole Holcomb gets himself cutsom mullet cleats When it comes to cleats, Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb might have topped them all.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Q&A: Cole Holcomb Steelers inside linebacker and signal caller on the mental progress made in the defense's coverage units

AUGUST 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Perfect attendance means a lot for Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb In the NFL, attendance at OTAs is kind of like including your college GPA on your job application. You only mention it if it makes you look...

JUNE 3, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM