Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker Cole Holcomb suffers SERIOUS knee injury vs Tennessee Titans - Watch
Steelers' linebacker Cole Holcomb suffers SERIOUS knee injury vs Titans
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb was dealt a massive blow as he was carted off with what coach Mike Tomlin termed a "serious" knee injuryduringthe first quarter of his side's game versus the Tennessee Titans. The Steelers eventually won a close encounter20-16 but are now sweating hard over Holcomb's injury.
It so happened that the27-year-old Holcomb was matched up with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Hewas trailing on the play after quarterback Will Levis connected with Hopkins in a bid for a big gain. Steelers safety Keanu Neal made his way into the middle to make the tackle on Hopkins where he raninto Holcomb's knee after bringing Hopkins down.
As a result, the youngster immediately clutched his left knee on the field. He was soon attended to bySteelers' trainers and carted off the field.
After the massive injury, Tomlin said his "thoughts and prayers" were with Holcomb. He revealed that they will havean update on the specifics of his injury "next time we come together."
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Holcomb, who was roped in bythe Steelers in free agency following a four-year stint with the Washington Commanders, is an integral part of the Steelers. He ispart of a three-man inside linebacker rotation with Kwon Alexander and Elandon Roberts. Thus, a serious knee injury is set to keep him out of action for quite some time. In his absence, the team management will have to rethink their strategy and combination going forward.
Holcomb has 52 tackles on the season, including four for a loss. In addition, the young star has forced two fumbles and recovered another. Moreover, he has played 85 per centof the defensive snaps for the Steelers in the ongoing NFL season.