Tyrone Anthony Holmes (born September 10, 1993) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the sixth round of the

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. He played

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Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Holmes was drafted by the

in the sixth round with the 181st overall pick in the

. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jaguars.

Cleveland Browns

Holmes was claimed off waivers by the

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on September 4, 2016. On September 3, 2017, Holmes was waived by the Browns, but was re-signed on September 7. He was waived again on September 16, 2017 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 21, 2017. He was waived on December 13, 2017.

Kansas City Chiefs

On December 14, 2017, Holmes was signed to the

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' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on January 10, 2018. He was waived on September 1, 2018.

Los Angeles Chargers

On December 26, 2018, Holmes was signed to the

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practice squad.

San Antonio Commanders (AAF)

In December 2018, Holmes signed with the

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of the

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before departing the team to join the Chargers practice squad. He returned to the Commanders on January 22, 2019.

Miami Dolphins

After the AAF suspended football operations, Holmes signed with the

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on April 9, 2019. He was released on August 31, 2019.

References

1993 births Living people People from Eagle Point, Oregon Players of American football from Oregon American football linebackers Montana Grizzlies football players Cleveland Browns players Jacksonville Jaguars players Kansas City Chiefs players San Antonio Commanders players Los Angeles Chargers players Miami Dolphins players {{linebacker-1990s-stub