COLE HOLCOMB NEWS

Washington goes from 'Why not us?' to 'Who's the QB?'

Washington exceeded expectations by going 7-9 and winning the NFC East

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chase Young-led defense won NFC East for Washington

Defense won the NFC East championship for Washington

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

11 tackles against Panthers Holcomb recorded 11 tackles (six solo) and a sack across 68 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Panthers.

Impact Holcomb cleared concussion protocol on Sunday in time to take the field and it's a good thing he did, as the linebacker led the team in tackles. He now has 65 tackles (39 solo), 2.5 sacks, a pass defensed and an interception through 10 games this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of concussion for Week 16 Holcomb (concussion) is active heading into Sunday's game against the Panthers, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Holcomb was able to log back-to-back full practice sessions to close out the week Thursday and Friday, and he's now been officially cleared after being deemed unavailable for a Week 15 matchup against Seattle. The second-year linebacker from North Carolina has started eight of the nine games he's appeared in this season after starting 15 times as a rookie. He's averaged six tackles per game in 2020 with a total of one interception and 1.5 sacks.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Friday Holcomb (concussion) logged another full practice session Friday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact That marks two straight full practice sessions for Holcomb, so he appears good to go for Sunday's clash against Carolina assuming he is able to clear the league's concussion protocol.

DECEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice session Thursday Holcomb (concussion) practiced in full Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Holcomb missed Sunday's loss to Seattle after suffering the concussion during practice last week, but his ability to practice in full Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session bodes well for his chances of returning Week 16. Still, he'll need to clear the league's concussion protocol before he's officially able to suit up.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Washington signing linebacker Kendricks to bolster defense

Washington is signing veteran linebacker Mychal Kendricks off the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad to boost a defense that has struggled in the first half much of the season

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seahawks hold on to beat Washington, clinch playoff spot

Russell Wilson and the Seahawks built a big lead and Seattle’s suddenly opportunistic defense held on to beat Washington 20-15 and clinch a playoff spot

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against Arizona

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haskins to start for Washington vs. Seattle with Smith out

Dwayne Haskins is set to start at quarterback for Washington on Sunday against Seattle

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable for Week 15 Holcomb (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Seahawks, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Holcomb appeared to have suffered a concussion during the practice week, and he'll enter the league's five-step concussion protocol. Kevin Pierre-Louis (ankle) will also sit out, meaning Khaleke Hudson, Jared Norris and Thomas Davis likely will rotate in at the outside linebacker positions against an efficient Seahawks run game.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks can clinch playoffs; Washington eyes 5th win in row

The Seattle Seahawks travel to face Washington with a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a victory or tie

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eight tackles Sunday Holcomb recorded eight tackles (five solo) across 79 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the 49ers.

Impact Holcomb has burst onto the scene the past three weeks, recording 27 tackles (15 solo) and 0.5 sacks in the process. He'll now shift his focus to Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 10 tackles Thursday Holcomb recorded 10 tackles (six solo) and 0.5 sacks in Thursday's 41-16 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Holcomb's 10 tackles marked a season high for the second-year UNC product. He figures to see a majority of the snaps at outside linebacker again in Week 13 against the Steelers.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Holcomb Shines In Return To FedExField Holcomb had four tackles, a sack and an interception in his second game back from injury.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM

Linebacker Cole Holcomb impresses as Washington defeats Dallas The second-year linebacker had a slow start this season because of injury but made multiple impact plays in Washington's rout of Dallas.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cardinals outlast Wilson, Seahawks 37-34 in OT thriller

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dalton hurt, Washington defense clamps down to beat Cowboys

Washington’s defense finally clamped down on a struggling opponent, piling up six sacks, an interception and a forced fumble that became a safety in a 25-3 blowout of the Dallas Co...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared of knee injury Holcomb (knee) isn't on Washington's injury report to start the week, Nicki Jhablava of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Holcomb has missed the past four games with a knee injury, but he's practicing fully to start the week, putting the 2019 fifth-rounder on pace to suit up Sunday against the Giants. He's projected to work in a reserve linebacker role.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers RB Mostert returns to action; Samuel also active

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is returning to action Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after missing two games with a knee injury

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't go Sunday Holcomb (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Rams.

Impact Holcomb will be absent for a fourth straight game, as the knee injury he picked up in the season opener continues to linger. The 2019 fifth-round pick is a depth player, so unless Jon Bostic gets hurt, Holcomb's absence won't shake up the defensive dynamic.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable designation Washington has listed Holcomb (knee) as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Rams.

Impact Holcomb was a full participant at practice all week, so his questionable status is presumably a bit cautious. The second-year linebacker has been sidelined since Week 2. If given the green light, he is expected to provide depth at linebacker and help contribute on special teams.

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Full-go Wednesday Holcomb (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Holcomb is slated to return to the lineup Sunday against the Rams. The 2019 fifth-round pick played in the season opener but stuck to special teams, so he'll likely serve in a similar role unless starting middle linebacker Jon Bostic gets hurt.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Peppers, Ruggs, Fuller among inactives for late games Sunday

Rams rookie safety Jordan Fuller is inactive for Los Angeles’ game against the New York Giants with a shoulder injury and Giants safety Jabrill Peppers is out, as expected

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Missing another contest Holcomb (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.

Impact Holcomb is set to miss his third consecutive contest due to a lingering knee injury. His absence opens up snaps on special teams.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE