COLE HOLCOMB NEWS

What to Watch OTAs: Will Cole Holcomb Take Charge of Washington D? Big linebacker questions need to be answered, along with others that could bring the team closer to their 2021 aspirations

MAY 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

From overlooked to indispensable: Commanders counting on Cole Holcomb to be Mike LB In January, Washington's brain trust was vocal about finding a new QB of the defense. As it turns out, the answer was already in-house.

MAY 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'Don't Sleep on Cole Holcomb': Can Commanders Rising Star Secure The MIKE Role? The Commanders have had mixed success at middle linebacker.

MAY 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Washington Commanders Need Middle Linebacker Help; Could Cole Holcomb Help? The Washington Commanders have a hole in the middle of the defense but might be in favor of putting Cole Holcomb at mike linebacker.

MARCH 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Washington Commanders Need Middle Linebacker Help; Could Cole Holcomb Help? The Washington Commanders have a hole in the middle of the defense but might be in favor of putting Cole Holcomb at mike linebacker.

MARCH 30, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Martin Mayhew says Cole Holcomb may be Washington's mike linebacker in 2022 Both Mayhew and Ron Rivera believe Cole Holcomb can be the mike linebacker. This seems to contradict what we saw in January. Perhaps that’s...

MARCH 30, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Exit interview ' Cole Holcomb Cole Holcomb sits down with Julie Donaldson to discuss what's next for Jamin Davis and his plans for the offseason.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Wake Up Washington ' The emergence of Cole Holcomb A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, presented by...

JANUARY 21, 2022 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Enjoys career year Holcomb played 16 of 17 games in 2021 and finished with career highs for tackles (142), pass defenses (seven) and interceptions (two).

Impact Holcomb was one of the few guys who played up to or above his reputation in 2021 on a disappointing Washington defense, though PFF's grading system (54.8, 40th of 88 linebackers) doesn't paint as pretty of a picture as the counting stats. Either way, the 25-year-old linebacker seemingly did enough to retain a three-down role for the fourth and final year of his rookie contract, after playing 100 percent of Washington's defensive snaps in 15 of his 16 appearances in 2021. A 2019 fifth-round pick, Holcomb won't cost Washington much in 2022 if he plays out his rookie contract, but there'll likely be discussions this offseason for an extension.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 9, 2022

Rivera names Heinicke starting QB for finale vs. Giants

Ron Rivera says Taylor Heinicke will start at quarterback for Washington's season finale at the New York Giants

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LB Cole Holcomb "Tomorrow We Go Back To Work" ' Post Game Press Conference Linebacker Cole Holcomb addresses the media following the game vs Philadelphia Eagles on January 2nd at FedExField.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Blowout loss, sideline spat are latest tests for Washington

Washington's playoff hopes are over after a 56-14 blowout loss at the Dallas Cowboys

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from COVID list Holcomb was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Holcomb only missed five days, but it was enough for him to be absent from Washington's loss to the Cowboys on Sunday. Now healthy, Holcomb should return to his starting outside linebacker job in Week 17 against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington LB Davis out vs. Cowboys as COVID-19 precaution

Washington rookie linebacker Jamin Davis is inactive against the Dallas Cowboys after reporting to team doctors with possible COVID-19 symptoms before the game

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playoff-bound Cowboys set for quick Washington rematch

The playoff-bound Dallas Cowboys face Washington for the second time in three games

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns' C Tretter, Saints QBs test positive for COVID-19

Both Saints veteran quarterbacks, Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian, Minnesota star running back Dalvin Cook and Cleveland center JC Tretter, the NFL Players Association president, te...

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on COVID-19 list Holcomb (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Holcomb is the latest Washington linebacker to be placed on the COVID list. With the majority of the position dealing with some kind of ailment, they could be short-handed Sunday against the Cowboys. Holcomb could return in time if he is vaccinated and able to produce two negative tests more than 24 hours apart. If not though, Nate Orchard could be looking at a significant boost in work Sunday.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Holcomb (ankle) will play Sunday against the Eagles, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Holcomb was able to practice in full Friday after being limited Wednesday and Thursday. The third-year pro has missed only a handful of snaps all season and should maintain his steady role in the Washington defense Sunday against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Holcomb (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Holcomb was productive in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, as he tied for the team lead in tackles while returning an interception for a touchdown. However, he apparently sustained an ankle injury in the contest. He'll likely need to practice in a full capacity Thursday or Friday if he hopes to avoid the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pick-six in loss Holcomb recorded eight tackles, one pass defended, and one interception returned for a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Holcomb tied for the team lead in tackles and was on the field for 100 percent of the defensive snaps for the 12th time in 13 games this season. However, the highlight of his performance came late in the fourth quarter when he cut in front of an intended receiver to intercept Dak Prescott and return the pick 31 yards for a touchdown. Overall, Holcomb continued his stellar campaign, as he now has 110 total tackles, one sack, two tackles for a loss, six passes defended and two interceptions across his 13 contests.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries, virus absences taking their toll for Washington

Injuries and coronavirus absences are starting to catch up to Washington

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor Heinicke, Washington stumble to 27-20 loss to Cowboys

Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke turns over the ball twice and leaves with a knee injury in a 27-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LB Cole Holcomb "It's Still All Right In Front Of Us" ' Press Conference Linebacker Cole Holcomb speaks to the media following the game December 12th at FedExField.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Cole Holcomb snags Prescott's pass with well-timed pick-six Washington Football Team linebacker Cole Holcomb snags Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's pass with a well-timed pick-six.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM