Return to Camp Extra Special for Steelers LB Cole Holcomb after Career-Threatening Injury Posted Jul 29, 2025 The first practice of training camp is special for every player on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster. But Thursday’s first practice of training camp was probably most special for linebacker Cole Holcomb. The 28-year-old nearly had his football career ended by a gnarly knee injury in November 2023. "It’s just love of the game. I wasn’t ready to be done." (Yahoo! Sports)