Hollinquest was picked up by the Cincinnati Bengals in time for their December 21, 1994, game, but was inactive and was later cut before the 1995 season started.
[9] Following a tryout, Hollinquest played for the Green Bay Packers starting in the 1996 season.
He immediately made an impact on special teams, finishing the year with 15 tackles.
Hollinquest continued to get more playing time throughout his career in Green Bay, with his tackles increasing each year.
After he was cut by the Chiefs, the Packers signed Hollinquest in August 1999 due to a lack of depth at linebacker and the retirement of Robert Brooks.