Cardinals claim former Denver Broncos LB Jeff Holland off waivers

Aug 12, 2019, 1:51 PM

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 11: Linebacker Jeff Holland #46 of the Denver Broncos lines up against the Minnesota Vikings during an NFL preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

(Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

BY TYLER DRAKE

Cardinals reporter, ArizonaSports.com editor

The Arizona Cardinals added to their linebackers room Monday afternoon.

The Cardinals claimed former Denver Broncos linebacker Jeff Holland off waivers, the team announced.

Originally beginning the season on the practice squad, Holland played in three games with Denver last season, recording six tackles. Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph was the head coach of the Broncos during that time.

The 6-foot-2, 249-pound linebacker joined the Broncos as a undrafted rookie free agent out of Auburn in 2018.

Holland, 23, received All-SEC first team honors as a junior, amassing 45 tackles, 10 sacks and four forced fumbles.

Holland joins a crowded linebacking corps that includes Jordan Hicks, Chandler Jones and Terrell Suggs.

According to the team, Holland will wear No. 93.

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