Steelers to re-sign LB Cole Holcomb

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 4: Cole Holcomb #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Steelers have made a second re-signing of defense ahead of the opening of the NFL’s legal tampering period, with The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov reporting that Pittsburgh is bringing back linebacker Cole Holcomb on a two-year, $5-million deal.

The #Steelers are expected to re-sign LB Cole Holcomb to a 2-year, $5M deal, per source. pic.twitter.com/BdXB5gtwGs

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 9, 2026

In 2026, Holcomb came back from a knee injury that made him miss one-and-a-half seasons, appearing in 14 games and starting three. The 29-year-old logged 37 total tackles.

With Holcomb back under contract, the Steelers still have their full 2025 inside linebacker rotation on the team in Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Malik Harrison, Holcomb, and Carson Bruener, although more moves could be coming.

Holcomb marks the second player the Steelers have brought back ahead of free agency. The team re-signed cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to a one-year, $4 million deal earlier in the day.

Stay up to date with the latest news using BTSC’s free agency tracker here. The legal tampering period opens at noon EST.

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