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Report: Falcons To Sign CB Darnay Holmes to One-Year Deal

The 27-year-old slot defender offers depth as Billy Bowman Jr. rehabs an Achilles issue.

Overview

  • NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the agreement on X, with outlets relaying the news in the absence of a team announcement.
  • Holmes is expected to serve as a nickel option in Jeff Ulbrich’s defense while Atlanta monitors Bowman's recovery timeline.
  • The former UCLA standout played the past two seasons with the Raiders after starting his career with the Giants, primarily working in the slot.
  • Across six NFL seasons, Holmes has appeared in 83 games with 12 starts, totaling 164 tackles, four interceptions, and 21 passes defended.
  • The move follows limited secondary activity for Atlanta this offseason, which included re-signing Natrone Brooks and losing Dee Alford to the Bills, and coverage noted a mixed fan response on social media.