Cole Holcomb will be remaining in place with Pittsburgh next season. The veteran linebacker has agreed to a new Steelers pact.
A two-year, $5MM pact has been agreed to, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Earlier today, Ari Meriov of the 33rd Team reported a deal was expected on this front. Holcomb bounced back from in 2025 after missing the previous season, and he will remain a key figure in Pittsburgh’s defense moving forward.
Holcomb’s first season in Pittsburgh was cut short by a serious knee injury. He ended up having to sit out the entire 2024 campaign, but he was back on the field for the start of the 2025 season. He ended up getting into 14 games (three starts) for the Steelers, finishing with 37 tackles. He didn’t earn enough snaps to qualify for Pro Football Focus’ positional rankings, but his final grade would have landed him in the top-30 among linebackers.
The former fifth-round pick once showcased his potential in Washington. This included a 2021 campaign where he compiled 142 tackles, seven passes defended, one sacks, and two interceptions. Following another productive season in 2022, Holcomb inked a three-year, $18MM deal with the Steelers.
While Pittsburgh didn’t get a whole lot from the linebacker on his first contract, they’re hoping for a bit more on this current pact. He’ll likely continue serving as a key special teamer, but he could also see an uptick on his 21-percent defensive snap percentage in 2026.
Ben Levine contributed to this post.
Good re-signing