Dave Holcomb
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Dave Holcomb

Expertise:
NFL, Football, MLB, Baseball
Education:
Syracuse University
Location:
Marietta, Georgia

Experience

Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions.

Originally from Pittsburgh, he has covered sports at the high school, college and professional level for outlets including the Star-Ledger, Football Nation, FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker.

He has also published four books, including his first novel in October 2021.

Dave has been a Heavy contributor since February 2022.

Education

Dave Holcomb earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in 2013.

Latest Articles From Dave Holcomb

  • Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Mike Tomlin’s Steelers Coaching Staff

    The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac wrote it's not clear if Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers will make any coaching changes.

  • Steelers Insider Gives Bad Report on Mike Tomlin’s Coaching Philosophy

  • NFL Trade Pitch Sees Dolphins Unload WR Tyreek Hill to Desperate ‘Cap-Flush Contender’

  • Steelers Tabbed Best Spot for $100 Million WR as George Pickens Addresses Future

  • QB Russell Wilson Drops 7-Word Message on Steelers Future

  • Steelers’ George Pickens Fires Back at Trade Rumor: ‘Stop Lying’

    Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens sounded off on NFL trade speculation on Instagram.

  • Blockbuster Dolphins Trade Prediction Sees Tyreek Hill Land With AFC East Rival

  • Steelers Add ‘Good Length’ in Secondary With Former Undrafted Free Agent

  • Steelers’ $41 Million Veteran Pegged Cut Candidate in 2025

  • Dolphins Star Edge Rusher Pegged Potential Cut Candidate

  • Steelers Bring Back Veteran RB With Major Backfield Questions Entering Offseason

    The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran running back Jonathan Ward to a futures contract on January 20.

  • Steelers’ Patrick Queen Takes Dig at Ravens After Playoff Loss to Bills

  • Steelers Shut Down NFC Foe Interested in Mike Tomlin Trade: Report

  • Cameron Heyward Speaks Out on Idea Steelers Quit vs. Ravens

  • NFL Makes Historic 2025 Dolphins Announcement

  • Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Potentially Drops Possible Landing Spot in 1-Line Message

  • QB Russell Wilson Receives Indirect Shade From Broncos’ Sean Payton

  • Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Dolphins Ship WR Tyreek Hill to AFC Foe

  • Justin Fields’ Steelers Future Dependent on Arthur Smith: Insider

  • Steelers Sign Ex-Dual Threat College QB After Mike Tomlin Hypes QB Mobility

    The Pittsburgh Steelers signed quarterback Skylar Thompson hours after Mike Tomlin told reporters again how important QB mobility is.

  • Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Sends Stern 3-Word Message to Potential Trade Suitors

  • Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers on Notice in Final 2024 Press Conference

  • Steelers Insider Gives Bad Update on Team Locker Room After Ravens Loss

  • Bill Cowher Calls for Steelers Changes After Another Early Playoff Exit

  • Dolphins Senior Personnel Executive Floated as ‘Lead Candidate’ for GM Opening

    The Athletic's Dianna Russini tweeted that she considers Miami Dolphins senior personnel executive Reggie McKenzie the lead candidate for the Tennessee Titans general manager opening.

  • Steelers Giving Clear Indication on Mike Tomlin’s Future: Report

  • Steelers’ George Pickens Posts Emphatic Message After Playoff Exit

  • Russell Wilson Speaks Out on Steelers Future After Early Playoff Exit

  • Mike Tomlin Responds to Steelers’ Team Record Sixth Straight Playoff Loss

  • Proposed Trade Sees Steelers Replace Russell Wilson With $180 Million QB

    Bleacher Report's Maurice Moton proposed the Pittsburgh Steelers trade for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins