Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb will be out for the season following a knee injury described as “serious.”
Holcomb spent the night at a Pittsburgh hospital. He will need surgery to make a full recovery.
He sustained the injury while dropping into coverage against DeAndre Hopkins. After Hopkins caught the ball, safety Keanu Neal dropped down to make the tackle, hitting Holcomb’s knee. This led to Holcomb clutching his knee in pain.
The Steelers ended up winning the game 20-16 against the Tennessee Titans.
This is Holcomb’s first season with the Steelers.
He has started in all eight games for the Steelers, recording 54 total tackles, two quarterback hits, two forced fumbles and two passes defended. He spent his first four seasons with the Washington Commanders.
Several of his teammates commented on Holcomb’s injury.
“It was tough, but I just know he was in a ton of pain when the injury happened. I was right there next to him. But I just wish and pray, Cole, nothing but the best and hopefully a speedy recovery,” cornerback Patrick Peterson told reporters.
The Steelers, who are 5-3, Play the Green Bay Packers on November 12.
