Cole Holcomb fined for blindside block in Steelers-Bengals game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 11:39 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb was fined $11,041 for a blindside block during the opening kickoff against the Cincinnati Bengals on October 1. This marks Holcomb as the second Steelers player fined this season, following Payton Wilson's fine in a Week 2 game against the New England Patriots. Holcomb has contributed six tackles this season but has had limited playing time, appearing in 12 defensive snaps over four games. He served as one of the team's captains in the recent loss to the Cleveland Browns.
- •Holcomb fined for a blindside block on October 1.
- •This is the second fine for a Steelers player this season.
- •Holcomb has made six tackles in four games.
- •He played only 12 defensive snaps so far.
- •Served as captain in the recent loss to the Browns.
- 11:39 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers LB fined for play vs. Bengals
"Holcomb is the second Steelers player to be fined this season.
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