Cole Holcomb enjoys career year with Washington

Posted Jan 14, 2022
Former UNC linebacker Cole Holcomb played 16 NFL games in 2021 and finished with career highs for tackles (142), pass defenses (7), and interceptions (2). Holcomb was one of the few guys who played above his reputation in 2021 on Washington's defense. He played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in 15 of his 16 appearances in 2021. (CBS Sports)

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