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Holmes is looking to avoid a league fine or suspension after two arrests this off-season.

He didn’t do it in style. Holmes dropped passes, muffed punts, and appears to have a long road in his quest to start as a rookie.

Holmes’ status for the rest of training camp is uncertain.

Holmes played as much as any player on the field and was targeted often. Third-receiver competitor Nate Washington had no catches.

This was the lesser arrest of the two Holmes endured this off-season. He still has a domestic violence case pending.

“I wasn’t trying to cause a problem,” he said. “I’m upset about this.” Holmes claims he was in Florida to visit his children.

Holmes has been prevented from practicing in Pittsburgh because Ohio State hadn’t graduated yet. The Steelers just wrapped up their offseason program Thursday, so Holmes will be on his own in workouts.

The incident took place in Columbus, Ohio. Holmes, Pittsburgh’s first-round pick, also was arrested for disorderly conduct charge over Memorial Day. At the time, coach Bill Cowher said, “I don’t have any long-term concerns.” Being convicted of two charges usually results in a league suspension.

As we reported this morning, this is Holmes’ second brush with the law in two months, although this one is clearly more serious. Holmes will make his first court appearance on Tuesday.

If there is a silver lining here, it’s that the charges are misdemeanors. “He’s wrongly accused of domestic violence and assault,” said Holmes’ unfortunately named attorney, Sam Shamansky.