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4 days ago
- General
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‘Chiseled' Cole Holcomb ready to make impact in return from injury
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (BLACK AND GOLD NATION) – Cole Holcomb is the forgotten member of the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker room among fans. The last time they saw him; Holcomb was being carted off the field due to a gruesome knee injury that he suffered back in November of 2023. 'He's been here every day working since he's been injured,' Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick said. Holcomb didn't want to dive too deep into his injury, which wasn't disclosed to the media. However, he made it clear that retiring wasn't on the table. '(My mindset) was just do everything I got to do to get back, just go to work, come to work every day and prove myself again,' Holcomb said. Over the past year and a half, Holcomb has been with the team during his recovery process. During Tuesday's Organized Team Activity practice, some of his teammates realized just how different he looked since he last played in an NFL game. 'Honestly, he looks more chiseled and swole than he was before he got hurt,' Fitzpatrick smiled. Holcomb's physique isn't the only thing that looks different in the team's linebacker room. Since his injury, the Steelers have added Patrick Queen, Malik Harrison and Payton Wilson, who is expected to step up tremendously heading into his second season. 'I feel like we have a whole room of dudes that can run and cover,' Holcomb said. 'We have a room full of three-down linebackers, which is pretty awesome.' No matter what Holcomb's role looks like for the 2025 season, his journey over the past 18 months has impressed plenty of his teammates. 'It's an honor working with somebody that is fighting so hard to get back on the field,' the Steelers safety said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pittsburgh Steelers: Date, opponent set for first regular season game in Ireland
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (BLACK AND GOLD NATION) — The first-ever NFL regular season game in Ireland finally has a date. The league announced Tuesday morning, that the Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park on Sunday, Sept. 28. The game will start at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time and will be broadcasted on NFL Network. Pittsburgh and Ireland are a perfect match when considering that late Steelers owner Dan Rooney served as the U.S. Ambassador to the country from 2009-2012. 'The opportunity for the Pittsburgh Steelers to play in Ireland is truly special, not only because of the Rooney family history there but because it allows us to connect with Irish fans while also giving fans who travel from Pittsburgh and beyond a unique football experience,' Steelers Owner Art Rooney, II said. 'We are thrilled to be part of this historic event and to represent Pittsburgh on a global stage.' The Rooney family also immigrated to the United States from Ireland. Dan also co-founded The Ireland Funds and would host flag football games there on the Fourth of July while serving as ambassador. 'I smile when I think about the late great Ambassador (Dan) Rooney and how fired up he would be about this game,' Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin said. 'I remember when he was Ambassador to Ireland, he would have a Fourth of July flag football game every year. I think about him, but I also simply think about the honor and privilege to play our game globally.' Back in 1997, the Steelers played a preseason game at Croke Park against the Chicago Bears called 'The American Bowl.' It's still the only NFL game to take place on Ireland. The rest of the Steelers schedule will release on Wednesday, May 15 at 8 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
