Cole Holcomb is about as tough of a human being as you will ever meet.

And that isn't a bad thing.

He is strong. He is resilient. He is rough and gruff.

But he is something else as well.

He is human.

And he couldn't suppress or hide that human side, couldn't hide his emotions, the last two years when he was dealing with one of the biggest challenges of his NFL career.

"There were times when there were tears, for sure," admitted Holcomb, talking quietly as he stood outside of the Steelers athletic training room, where he spent countless hours the last few years.

That time spent there has paid off, though, as Holcomb was honored today at the Art Rooney Courage House Luncheon at Acrisure Stadium as the Steelers 2025 Ed Block Courage Award winner.

The award, which was voted on by his t

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