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Commanders CB Christian Holmes diagnosed with concussion after collapsing on field

Originally posted on DC Sports King
By King W. Motley III | Last updated 12/31/23

Washington Commanders cornerback Christian Holmes was diagnosed with a concussion after a scary moment during Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Holmes collapsed in the end zone after the stoppage of a play in the fourth quarter. The second-year defensive back appeared to make a routine play trying to prevent 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel from scoring a touchdown.

Scary moment at FedEx. Christian Holmes appeared to just fall down after this play and was flat on his back as trainers rushed out to tend to him. He later walked off on his own and was just carted back to the locker room. The team ruled him out with a concussion. pic.twitter.com/fzzQElAgmm
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 31, 2023

Following the play, Holmes had a friendly engagement with former Washington offensive tackle Trent Williams. As the two separated, Holmes fell to the ground in the end zone.

Washington’s medical staff rushed out to the field to attend to Holmes. He lay on the ground for several minutes as concerned teammates kneeled around the scene.

Scary moment in Washington.

Commanders cornerback Christian Holmes falls to the ground after a play, seemingly out of nowhere. pic.twitter.com/iQF6MV117O
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) December 31, 2023

Eventually, Holmes was helped to his feet to the sidelines. Moments later, Holmes got carted to the sideline while sitting up. The team instantly ruled him out of the remainder of the game with a concussion.

Christian Holmes, a seventh-round draft pick in 2022, had been relegated to special teams for much of this season. However, on Sunday, he got his first defensive snaps of the season after several injuries for the Commanders’ secondary.

Holmes had three tackles and a pass breakup before exiting the game.

This article first appeared on DC Sports King and was syndicated with permission.

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