Darnay Holmes - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

A Patrick Graham favorite is hanging on for dear life with the Raiders Slot cornerback Darnay Holmes, a Patrick Graham favorite, is hanging on for dear life with the Las Vegas Raiders as the 2025 NFL season come...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Back to full health Holmes (illness) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Holmes has shaken off the illness that kept him out of the Week 13 loss to the Chargers. The 27-year-old slot cornerback has averaged 14.9 defensive snaps per game, totaling 15 tackles (10 solo) through 10 games.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 13 Holmes (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Holmes missed Friday's practice due to an illness, which appears to be severe enough for the 2020 fourth-rounder to not play Sunday. Greedy Vance and Jamal Adams are candidates for more defensive snaps in the secondary in Holmes' absence.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

It's time for the Raiders to finally make a big change at slot cornerback It's time for the Las Vegas Raiders to make a big change at slot cornerback from Darnay Holmes to Greedy Vance Jr. for the remainder of the...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Questionable for Sunday Holmes (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Holmes was unable to practice Friday with what appears to be a newly acquired illness. The slot cornerback's ability to play Sunday will hinge on his immune system working quickly. If the 27-year-old is unable to suit up, snaps at slot cornerback will likely pass to Darien Porter, with Jamal Adams also having a chance at the role.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Brock Bowers, Alex Cappa, Eric Stokes and Darnay Holmes Scrums | Week 2 vs. Chargers TE Brock Bowers, guard Alex Cappa, CB Eric Stokes and CB Darnay Holmes address the media in the locker room.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders players who will make the 53-man roster but don't deserve it Darnay Holmes, Zamir White and Devin White will make the Las Vegas Raiders' 53-man roster for the 2025 NFL season, but should not.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Raiders unveil surprise wrinkle at practice that could shake up the secondary The Las Vegas Raiders are now trying Kyu Blu Kelly out at slot cornerback, which could be trouble for Darnay Holmes and Greedy Vance Jr.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Darnay Holmes: 'We have high expectations for ourselves' Cornerback Darnay Holmes talks defense, team culture, gearing up for the season and more.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders re-sign CB Darnay Holmes Holmes returns for his second season with the Raiders after playing in 16 games with one start in 2024 and recording 30 tackles (14 solo), o...

MARCH 18, 2025 • RAIDERS.COM

Staying in Las Vegas The Raiders re-signed Holmes (groin) to a one-year deal Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old from UCLA sustained a groin injury during the Raiders' Week 18 loss to the Chargers, sidelining sidelined him for the second half. However, after re-signing with Las Vegas on Monday, he appears to have moved past the issue. Holmes played an inconsistent role on the Raiders' defense in 2024, appearing in 16 games and recording 30 total tackles and three passes defended over 280 defensive snaps. He's expected to remain one of the team's top reserve cornerbacks in 2025.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Departs Sunday due to groin issue Holmes (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 18 game against the Chargers.

Impact Holmes was deemed questionable to re-enter the Raiders' season finale midway through the third quarter. The veteran cornerback has played an inconsistent role for Las Vegas this season, though he entered Sunday having logged over half of the team's defensive snaps in six of his past seven contests. Kyu Blu Kelly is getting his first defensive snaps of the season Sunday while Holmes is sidelined.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 30, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Logs first sack of 2024 Holmes tallied seven tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Holmes got to Baker Mayfield late in the second quarter for an eight-yard loss, which helped styme the Bucs' offensive drive. Holmes has started at slot corner over the Raiders' last four games due to Nate Hobbs' ankle injury, and over that span Holmes has logged 18 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in expanded role Holmes logged seven tackles (four solo) during the Raiders' loss to Miami on Monday.

Impact Holmes got the start at cornerback, as Jack Jones (back) and Jakorian Bennett (shoulder) were both sidelined by injuries, and ended up recording a season-high seven tackles. Holmes could see an increased role once again for the team's Week 12 matchup against the Broncos if either Jones or Bennett remains out.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Raiders Holmes and the Raiders agreed on a contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Holmes racked up eight total tackles (four solo) with the Giants in the preseason before being released Tuesday, but it didn't take him long to find a new home in Las Vegas. The 26-year-old will operate as a depth option at cornerback behind Jack Jones and Jakorian Bennett in the Raiders' secondary to open the 2024 season.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Holmes has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's preseason game against the Jets due to a neck injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Holmes was also getting his left shoulder checked out by trainers, per Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record. Holmes registered five tackles (two solo) and one pass defended before leaving Saturday's contest.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 20, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Giants Re-sign CB Darnay Holmes; Lose OT Matt Peart New York retains a key special teams player/defensive depth while losing a reserve offensive tackle.

MARCH 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

New York Giants 2024 UFA Primer: CB Darnay Holmes Darnay Holmes found life as a special teams gunner, but might he want more from his next contract?

JANUARY 30, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Justin Tuck, Darnay Holmes learn about groundbreaking approach at Cheshire Correctional Institution Over the offseason, Justin Tuck and Darnay Holmes visited Cheshire Correctional Institution, a Level 4 high security facility located just n...

JANUARY 23, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Dealing with foot issue Holmes (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact It's not immediately clear when Holmes sustained the foot injury, but that he practiced at all Wednesday indicates that it's likely not severe. Nevertheless, he'll probably need to practice in full Thursday or Friday in order to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Darnay Holmes Mosses Commanders WR for INT | Giants vs. Commanders Highlights Cornerback Darnay Holmes comes up with interception vs. Sam Howell

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Darnay Holmes Mosses Commanders WR for INT vs. Howell New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes Mosses Commanders WR for INT vs. quarterback Sam Howell as the Giants' pressure forces the wobbly t...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NFL.COM

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