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Raiders' Darnay Holmes: Productive in expanded role
Darnay Holmes logged seven tackles (four solo) during the Las Vegas Raiders' loss to Miami on Monday.Holmes got the start at cornerback with Jack Jones (back) and Jakorian Bennett (shoulder) both sidelined by injuries, and he ended up recording a season-high seven tackles. Holmes could see an increased role once again for the team's Week 12 matchup against the Broncos if either Jones or Bennett remains out.
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Raiders' Darnay Holmes: Signs with Raiders
Darnay Holmes and the Las Vegas Raiders agreed on a contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Holmes racked up eight total tackles (four solo) with the Giants in the preseason before being released Tuesday, but it didn't take him long to find a new home in Las Vegas. The 26-year-old will operate as a depth option at cornerback behind Jack Jones and Jakorian Bennett in the Raiders' secondary to open the 2024 season.
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Giants' Darnay Holmes: Won't return Saturday
Darnay Holmes has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's preseason game against the Jets due to a neck injury, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.Holmes was also getting his left shoulder checked out by trainers, per Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record. Holmes registered five tackles (two solo) and one pass defended before leaving Saturday's contest.
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Giants' Darnay Holmes: Returns to New York
Darnay Holmes re-signed with the New York Giants on Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.Holmes became primarily a special-teams contributor in 2023, seeing only 115 snaps on defense in 16 regular-season games. Despite the limited work on defense, the UCLA product still recorded two interceptions on the season. He'll now have the opportunity to carve out a bigger role in New York again in 2024.
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Giants' Darnay Holmes: Reverts to special-teams role
Darnay Holmes played in 16 contests during the regular season, recording 18 tackles (17 solo) and two interceptions.Holmes' 16 games were a career high, but his 115 defensive snaps were by far the fewest he has logged in his four NFL seasons. The UCLA product at least made the most of his limited defensive work with a career-best two pickoffs, and he played well as a special-teamer. Holmes is set to be a free agent for the first time, and the reduction of his work in the secondary may have been an indication of New York's intent to move on from him.
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Giants' Darnay Holmes: Ready for Sunday
Darnay Holmes (foot) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the New York Giants' official site reports.The 25-year-old cornerback was held to limited work in practice throughout the week due to a foot injury, but it seems as if he'll be able to play through the issue in New York's season finale. Holmes could also very well see increased work in the Giants' secondary with Deonte Banks (shoulder) listed as doubtful for Sunday's affair.
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Giants' Darnay Holmes: Dealing with foot issue
Darnay Holmes (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.It's not immediately clear when Holmes sustained the foot injury, but that he practiced at all Wednesday indicates that it's likely not severe. Nevertheless, he'll probably need to practice in full Thursday or Friday in order to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Giants' Darnay Holmes: Records pick in loss
Darnay Holmes accumulated six solo tackles and one interception in the New York Giants' Week 10 loss to the Lions.Holmes picked off Dak Prescott for his first interception of the season and second pass deflection. His six tackles were also a season high by a wide margin. The cornerback was on the field for 39 defensive snaps (51 percent). His ability to carry that momentum going forward will depend on the health of Adoree' Jackson (concussion) and Deonte Banks (ankle).
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Giants' Darnay Holmes: Taking pay cut
Darnay Holmes is taking a pay cut to remain with the New York Giants, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.Holmes is expected to provide depth at cornerback for the Giants this year. He played 15 games in 2022, including two starts, and accumulated 38 tackles (28 solo), eight passes defensed and one forced fumble. He projects to play a similar role for the defense in 2023.
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Giants' Darnay Holmes: All set for Week 14
Darnay Holmes (shoulder) will be active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.Holmes will be back on the field in Week 14 after missing last week's tie with the Commanders while nursing a shoulder injury. He'll return to his depth role on defense and special teams.