The Raiders re-signed Holmes (groin) to a one-year deal Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. The 26-year-old from UCLA sustained a groin injury during the Raiders' Week 18 loss to the Chargers, sidelining sidelined him for the second half. However, after re-signing with Las Vegas on Monday, he appears to have moved past the issue. Holmes played an inconsistent role on the Raiders defense in 2024, appearing in 16 games and recording 30 total tackles and three passes defended over 280 defensive snaps. He's expected to remain one of the team's top reserve cornerbacks in 2025.
Unlock the latest Las Vegas Raiders news — direct to your inbox.
Status
ACTIVELatest Darnay Holmes news
Team
Las Vegas Raiders
Birthdate
6/23/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 195 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 4; Pk (NYG)
Birthplace
Pasadena, CA, USA
Position
CB
College
UCLA
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Las Vegas Raiders
2024-Present
(1 season)
New York Giants
2020-2024
(5 seasons)
The Raiders re-signed Holmes (groin) to a one-year deal Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. The 26-year-old from UCLA sustained a groin injury during the Raiders' Week 18 loss to the Chargers, sidelining sidelined him for the second half. However, after re-signing with Las Vegas on Monday, he appears to have moved past the issue. Holmes played an inconsistent role on the Raiders defense in 2024, appearing in 16 games and recording 30 total tackles and three passes defended over 280 defensive snaps. He's expected to remain one of the team's top reserve cornerbacks in 2025.
Holmes (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 18 game against the Chargers. Holmes was deemed questionable to re-enter the Raiders' season finale midway through the third quarter. The veteran cornerback has played an inconsistent role for Las Vegas this season, though he entered Sunday having logged over half of the team's defensive snaps in six of his past seven contests. Kyu Blu Kelly is getting his first defensive snaps of the season Sunday while Holmes is sidelined.
Holmes tallied seven tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers. Holmes got to Baker Mayfield late in the second quarter for an eight-yard loss, which helped styme the Bucs' offensive drive. Holmes has started at slot corner over the Raiders' last four games due to Nate Hobbs' ankle injury, and over that span Holmes has logged 18 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses.
Holmes logged seven tackles (four solo) during the Raiders' loss to Miami on Monday. Holmes got the start at cornerback, as Jack Jones (back) and Jakorian Bennett (shoulder) were both sidelined by injuries, and 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.
Holmes and the 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.
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 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.
Holmes re-signed with the Giants on Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports. Holmes became primarily a special-teams contributor in 2023, only seeing 115 snaps on defense in 16 games. Despite the limited snaps, the UCLA product still managed to snag two interceptions on the season. He'll now have the opportunity to carve out a bigger role in New York again in 2024.