Gabe Holmes


Gabrison Brig Holmes is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He was originally signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football at Purdue.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft, Holmes signed with the Oakland Raiders 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 Seattle Seahawks practice squad. He was released on September 26, 2017.

Baltimore Ravens

On October 3, 2017, Holmes was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad, He was released on October 24, 2017.

Arizona Cardinals

On November 30, 2017, Holmes was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' 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 Indianapolis Colts. On August 31, 2019, Holmes was waived by the Colts.

St. Louis BattleHawks

Holmes signed with the XFL's Team 9 practice squad 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.