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Key Steelers contributor now one play away from suspension after ‘major infraction’ against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a rare special teams spark to a familiar flag from Cole Holcomb, and the veteran linebacker’s history on opening kickoffs is starting to carry real consequences for him.

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Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

$Key Steelers contributor now one play away from suspension after ‘major infraction’ against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers$

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Cole Holcomb is one major penalty away from an NFL suspension after committing another blindside block.
Holcomb's penalty also nullified a major kickoff return by Pittsburgh returner Kaden Wetjen.
The linebacker was previously fined more than $11,000 for a Week 3 blindside block against Cincinnati.

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb is reportedly one major personal foul away from a potential NFL suspension following another blindside block penalty. The infraction occurred on an opening kickoff, which also nullified a significant return play by Kaden Wetjen.

Holcomb was previously fined over $11,000 for a blindside block against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. Under NFL rules, committing three major infractions, including blindside blocks or unnecessary roughness fouls, can trigger a league suspension if penalties are upheld.

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