"Working as a role player with the Raiders, Holmes will join Jeff Ulbrich's defense as a potential AJ Terrell complementary piece. Contributing mostly as a slot cornerback, Holmes is a six-year NFL veteran with 12 starts on his resume."
"The Falcons have an emerging slot presence in second-year cog Billy Bowman, but he is coming off an Achilles tear sustained in late November. That could affect the Oklahoma product's availability for Week 1. At the very least, Bowman will miss offseason time and potentially begin training camp on the active/PUP list."
"Holmes, 27, did not initially join the Raiders until being waived by the Giants in August 2024. He logged 28% and 21% snap shares on defense during his two Vegas seasons. The Raiders' previous two coaching staffs used Holmes mostly in the slot."
Darnay Holmes, a six-year NFL veteran and former Giants regular, is joining the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year contract after two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders. Holmes will serve as a complementary piece to cornerback AJ Terrell, primarily operating as a slot cornerback. The 27-year-old's addition addresses depth concerns following Billy Bowman's Achilles tear sustained in late November, which may impact his availability for Week 1 and training camp. Holmes brings experience from his time with the Giants, where he received significant playing time during their 2022 playoff season, and has maintained a role-player status with the Raiders.
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