Gabrison Brig Holmes (born March 29, 1991) is a former

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. He was originally signed by the

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as an

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in 2015. He played

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Professional career

Oakland Raiders

After going undrafted in the

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, Holmes signed with the

on May 8, 2015. On September 15, 2015, he was waived by the Raiders and was re-signed to the practice squad. On November 13, Holmes was promoted to the active roster. On August 29, 2016, Holmes was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in the preseason. On September 2, 2017, Holmes was waived by the Raiders.

Seattle Seahawks

On September 13, 2017, Holmes was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on September 26, 2017.

Baltimore Ravens

On October 3, 2017, Holmes was signed to the

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' practice squad, He was released on October 24, 2017.

Arizona Cardinals

On November 30, 2017, Holmes was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 16, 2017. He was waived on October 30, 2018 and was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.

Indianapolis Colts

On January 19, 2019, Holmes signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. On August 31, 2019, Holmes was waived by the Colts.

St. Louis BattleHawks

Holmes signed with the XFL's Team 9

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during the regular season. He was signed off of Team 9 by the St. Louis BattleHawks on March 9, 2020. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020. Holmes signed with the Alphas of

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in May 2021.

Miami Dolphins

On August 3, 2021, Holmes signed with the

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, but waived two days later.

Tennessee Titans

Holmes was signed by the

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on August 11, 2021. He was waived on August 15.

References

External links

Oakland Raiders bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Holmes, Gabe 1991 births Living people American football tight ends Arizona Cardinals players Baltimore Ravens players Indianapolis Colts players Miami Dolphins players Oakland Raiders players Sportspeople from Miramar, Florida Purdue Boilermakers football players Seattle Seahawks players Players of American football from Broward County, Florida St. Louis Battlehawks players St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Florida) alumni Team 9 players The Spring League players Tennessee Titans players