Terrence DaQuay Holt (born March 5, 1980) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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before being selected by the

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in the fifth round of the

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. Holt was also a member of the

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, and

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. He is the younger brother of

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Torry Holt Torry Jabar Holt (born June 5, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was named to the Pro Bowl seven times and retired with the 10th most receiv ...

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Holt played for the

from 2003 to 2006.

Arizona Cardinals

On March 8, 2007, the

signed Holt to a $15 million, 5-year contract. On February 21, 2008, Holt was released by the Cardinals.

Carolina Panthers

On March 20, 2008, Holt was signed by the

, but was released on August 30.

Chicago Bears

Holt was signed by the

on October 22, 2008, after

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Zackary Bowman was placed on

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. He was waived on November 11 when the team promoted practice squad

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Ervin Baldwin to the active roster.

New Orleans Saints

The

signed Holt on December 3, 2008. He participated in the final two games of the Saints' regular season. He was not re-signed by the team and became a free agent.

NFL career statistics

After football

In 2014, Holt launched a

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company with his brother, based in North Carolina.Holt Brothers Construction lands three Raleigh-area projects
by "Mark", in NC Construction News; published April 14, 2014; retrieved July 9, 2019

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Holt, Terrence 1980 births Living people American football safeties NC State Wolfpack football players Detroit Lions players Arizona Cardinals players Carolina Panthers players Chicago Bears players New Orleans Saints players People from Gibsonville, North Carolina Players of American football from Alamance County, North Carolina Players of American football from Guilford County, North Carolina