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USA Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 55: a history of the number and who wore it best
The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we're at 55 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. In the spirit of the countdown, we're taking a look at the history of No. 55 and the players who wore it best. Current Steelers No. 55 wearer: LB Cole Holcomb One of the most underrated inside linebackers in the NFL — Cole Holcomb is the current Steelers wearer of No. 55. He signed with Pittsburgh back in 2023 on a three-year, $18 million contract and showed real promise during his first season as a Steeler. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 9 of the 2023 season and hasn't played since. Holcomb is ready to compete in 2025, however, and figures to pick up where he left off in a revamped Steelers linebacker room. Last five Steelers to wear No. 55: Best No. 55 in Steelers history: LB Joey Porter Sr. Joey Porter Sr. is the best Steeler to ever wear No. 55. Drafted by Pittsburgh with the 73rd overall pick in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft, Porter became one of the most feared linebackers in the league. Playing in 122 games for Pittsburgh from 1999 to 2006, he produced 60 sacks — the seventh most all-time by a Steeler. A key piece of the Steelers' Super Bowl XL championship defense, Porter earned three Pro Bowl selections with Pittsburgh and one more with Miami — as well as being named First-Team All-Pro in 2002. For his accomplishments, he was named to the Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team, the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor, and the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team — making Porter an easy selection as the greatest Steeler to ever wear No. 55. Honorable mention: OT Jon Kolb — who played in 177 games as a Steeler and won four Super Bowls. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Steelers LB Patrick Queen stirs up internet with cryptic post
Last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers big defensive addition was inside linebacker Patrick Queen. Queen came over from the Baltimore Ravens and hoped to establish himself as one of the top inside linebackers in the AFC. Things didn't go exactly according to plan and the Steelers actually signed Malik Harrison in free agency this offseason. This is in addition to the healthy return of Cole Holcomb and the continued growth of Payton Wilson. This puts Queen in the mix for shared reps with this foursome of talented players. Could this be something Queen isn't happy about? This is what the internet is wondering after Queen sent out the post below on X of an hourglass. We will choose to give Queen the benefit of the doubt here and say that the point is in reference to Queen getting anxious for training camp and the season and he is just playing the waiting game. Not that he's waiting to be traded to another team. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers LB Patrick Queen stirs up internet with cryptic post
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Daily News & Links: Cole Holcomb Grateful to Be Back; Steelers' Ranking in the AFC
Steelers LB Cole Holcomb comes out of tunnel - Ed Thompson / Steelers Now Steelers Daily News & Links: Your daily stop for all of the news and links. 🏈 Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb is glad to be back on the field after missing the entire 2024 season due to a devastating knee injury suffered in November of 2023. Advertisement 'It feels great. Looking back, you never know, one play can end your season. You take stuff for granted. So now, I'm just soaking everything up, enjoying it, having fun out there,' Holcomb said at OTAs on Tuesday. 🏈 Pro Football Focus has the Steelers ranked as the ninth-best team in the AFC. 🏈 According to Pat McAfee, Steelers president Art Rooney II and general manager Omar Khan were at the funeral of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Via Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star, the two-hour service featured 10 speakers. The funeral also included a performance by John Mellencamp, who played Pink Houses. 🏈 Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen talks with Missi Matthews in a one-on-one interview about the offseason program so far and more 🏈 Former Steelers quarerback Terry Bradshaw admitting that he's embarrassed by the fact that he would 'lay down and flop like a fish,' when he was hurt. 🏈 Steel City Star shared a clip of Bob Pompeani interviewing Dan Rooney at halftime of the first ever game at at Heinz Field in 2001 (preseason vs the Detroit Lions). 🏈 Steelers tight end Darnell Washington, linebacker Cole Holcomb, running back Jaylen Warren and fee safety Minkah Fitzpatrick spoke to the media after practice on Tuesday. 🏈 Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley's reverse hurdle covers Madden NFL 26. Advertisement 'When you get the call, you don't know what to expect, right? And they ask you, 'Do you want to be part of the Madden cover?' I don't know if anyone's turned that down,' Barkley said Monday on The Insiders when asked about finding out he'd serve as the game's feature athlete. 'I definitely wasn't gonna turn that down, the opportunity. I know so many people, so many kids that dream and would love to be in the position I am right now. I remember as a kid wanting to be part of the Madden cover. There have been so many players that have been part of the Madden cover. Now to be mentioned and have my name attached with those guys, words really can't describe it.' 🏈 On Monday, the Steelers had a team bonding experience at Kennywood. 'This is a major component of team building from my perspective,' Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said, who was on hand with his family. 'If we're going to have unique relationships, and that be displayed in our play, we've got to be willing to put time in together in an informal way in an effort to build camaraderie and get to know one another. That's what days like today are all about.' STEELERS NOW CONTENT FROM JUNE 3 🏈 Steelers Renew Trade Talks for Pro Bowl Tight End Advertisement 🏈 Massive Steelers Tight End Suffers Season-Ending Injury 🏈 Steelers CB Wants to Get Revenge on Ja'Marr Chase: 'All I've Been Thinking About' 🏈 Steelers TE Darnell Washington Makes Massive Change Heading into Year 3 🏈 Minkah Fitzpatrick Has to Regain Form to Thrive for Steelers 🏈 Dan Marino Questions Aaron Rodgers' Mindset: 'You Gotta Have Someone That Really Wants to Play There' 🏈 Mason Rudolph, Miles Killebrew Respond to Backlash for Attending Trump Rally: 'I'm Not Apologetic' 🏈 George Pickens Changes Jersey Number with Cowboys 🏈 Raiders O-Lineman Calls Out Steelers DT Cameron Heyward: 'He Didn't Beat Me' Advertisement 🏈 Insider Reveals Steelers' Deadline to Wait for Aaron Rodgers NEWS FROM AROUND THE SPORTS NOW NETWORK Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Former Penguins Assistant Lands on His Feet, Gets New Job Pittsburgh Baseball Now: The Pirates Have a Generational Starting Pitcher… and Are on Pace for One of Their Worst Seasons Ever Pittsburgh Sports Now: To The Burgh: West Virginia Decommit WR Jeffar Jean-Noel West Virginia Sports Now: 2026 Safety Taj Powell Looking to Solidify WVU Football Commitment During OV Nittany Sports Now: Another One: Penn State Adds Hoss to '26 Class Pittsburgh Soccer Now: Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer: Steel City FC, Riveters SC are neck-and-neck atop W-League Great Forest Division standings Advertisement This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Daily News & Links: Cole Holcomb Grateful to Be Back; Steelers' Ranking in the AFC Related Headlines
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘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.
USA Today
03-06-2025
- General
- USA Today
Steelers LB Cole Holcomb describes difficult injury process — ready to compete in 2025
Steelers LB Cole Holcomb describes difficult injury process — ready to compete in 2025 Steelers LB Cole Holcomb is finally healthy after suffering a devastating knee injury back in 2023. At Steelers OTAs on Tuesday, Holcomb explained how difficult it was being sidelined (courtesy of Steelers Live): "Yeah, it's hard — I'm a pretty impatient person. Definitely had some days where you just want to be out there and it's frustrating — but it's kind of just one of those take it one day at a time." Holcomb then touched on how the state of the linebacker room has changed since his injury — and how he fits into the group: "I got to know [Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson] pretty well last year. I tried to stay as involved as I could. Now, being able to come out here and play with those guys has been great. Just trying to get in where I fit in — love the competition. I love competing, so it's been great." If Holcomb can effectively rotate with Wilson and Queen on defense, the Steelers may very well have the best inside linebacker unit in the NFL. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
