Cole Holcomb Among NFL's Most Impactful Free-Agent Additions

Posted Sep 21, 2023
Former UNC linebacker Cole Holcomb didn’t get off to the best start in his Pittsburgh debut, but Kyle Shanahan has also made a career of tormenting off-ball linebackers. In Week 2, Holcomb made a huge impact in a come-from-behind win for the Steelers led by a phenomenal defensive effort with a key forced fumble of Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku. (Pro Football Focus)

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