Holmes was handed a chance at punt returner,but was unable to turn it into the eye-catching plays he needs to make the New York Jets'roster.
The ex-NRL star has played his first meaningful minutes on an NFL field,given time in the fourth quarter of the New York Jets'pre-season clash with the Giants.
The New York Post reported some Jets"were cringing"when Holmes was smashed during Saturday's scrimmage,but he impressed when he"popped up after both hits".
Just as Jarryd Hayne achieved in San Francisco back in 2015,Valentine Holmes is hoping to push his NFL claims during pre-season competition.
Valentine Holmes has joined the New York Jets as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program,ending Holmes'nervous wait to find out about his NFL future.
Valentine Holmes is on his way back to Sydney and is agent Chris Orr says he will make a decision on his future in the next week.
Former NRL flyer Valentine Holmes'dreams of making it in the NFL have hit a critical point in Florida with the annual Pro Day.
It's'Pro-Day'for the former NRL star as he's put through his paces in Florida on Monday local time.
Super Bowl champions New England are among the NFL division to receive this year's intake of Pathway players,potentially including Valentine Holmes.
Cronulla's new coach has labelled Shaun Johnson the'perfect pick-up'as they look to fill the sizeable void left by Valentine Holmes'departure.
The man who helped Jarryd Hayne realise his NFL dream believes Valentine Holmes can also achieve his.