According to Pelissero, the move will free up $4 million in cap space for the Steelers. Holcomb suffered a brutal dislocated knee injury in 2023 and did not take a snap last season. The sixth-year linebacker totaled 54 tackles and four TFLs in the eight games he appeared in back in 2023, and is expected to be fully healthy for the start of next season.

Holcomb suffered a devastating knee injury in Week 9 of last season, ending his 2023 campaign. It’s no surprise to see him open camp on the PUP list, given the nature of his injury, but we don’t have a firm timeline on when we can expect him to return. Speaking earlier in the week, head coach Mike Tomlin said he thinks Holcomb will participate in camp sooner than later, leaving the door open for a return in a few weeks. In addition to Holcomb, the Steelers also placed EDGE Dean Lowry, whose 2023 was ended by a pectoral injury.

Holcomb suffered a gruesome knee injury in the Steelers’ Week 9 win over the Steelers after colliding with a teammate in the middle of the field. The veteran linebacker was kept in a hospital over night out of precaution, but has since been discharged. He’ll undergo surgery in the coming days, but his 2023 season is officially over after eight games. A free agent signing by the Steelers earlier this offseason, Holcomb has totaled 54 tackles, four TFLs, and two forced fumbles and will be sorely missed as a leader of the defense.

Holcomb appeared to collide with a teammate while attempted to make a tackle on Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins over the middle of the field. The injury was of the “let’s not show that again” variety, meaning Holcomb is likely looking at an extended absence.