Dave Holcomb

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

Experience

Dave Holcomb is a sports writer and journalist, covering the NFL for Heavy.com since February 2022.

After opening his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts, he began covering the Pittsburgh Steelers in December 2022. Dave has covered the Steelers on a daily basis since then.

The following year, Dave rejoined the Seahawks team and started covering the Detroit Lions too.

In 2024, Dave expanded his Heavy role with the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins. Also in 2024, he began covering the MLB.

During 2025, writing about the Green Bay Packers and Washington Commanders became part of his job as well.

This year, Heavy added Dave to its Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams coverage.

Dating back to his internship at Football Nation, Dave has 15 years of NFL writing experience. His NFL work has been featured at On SI, Athlon Sports, Pro Football Network, Yardbarker and FanRag Sports.

Dave has also covered the Atlanta Braves for Braves on SI, the NHL for The Hockey Writers, the Pittsburgh Penguins for FanRag Sports, fantasy sports at The Sports Network and Rotowire, and baseball for Rant Sports and FanRag.

Early in his career, Dave covered New Jersey High School Sports at The Star-Ledger/NJ.com from 2013-14.

Dave is also a self-published author. He has published three books analyzing the James Bond and Terminator film franchises. Dave also released a WWII novel in 2021.

Education

Dave Holcomb earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in 2013. Dave dual majored at Syracuse, also earning a degree in English Textual Studies.

Latest Articles From Dave Holcomb

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Puts the NFL on Notice: ‘I Don’t Believe in That’

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Puts the NFL on Notice: ‘I Don’t Believe in That’

Steelers’ Recent ‘Internal Discord’ Centered Around Frustrated WR: Report

Steelers’ Recent ‘Internal Discord’ Centered Around Frustrated WR: Report

Superstar WR DeAndre Hopkins Calls Out Lions During Rant

Superstar WR DeAndre Hopkins Calls Out Lions During Rant

Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Goes Viral With Celebration After Win Over Chiefs

Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Goes Viral With Celebration After Win Over Chiefs

Lions’ Jared Goff Reacts to Big Win Against Chiefs

Lions’ Jared Goff Reacts to Big Win Against Chiefs

Steelers Named Landing Spot for 2-Time Rushing Champion

Steelers Named Landing Spot for 2-Time Rushing Champion

Lions Rule Out Starting CB for Week 1, Waive Injured RB

Lions Rule Out Starting CB for Week 1, Waive Injured RB

Steelers’ Diontae Johnson Makes Strong Declaration to Rest of the NFL

Steelers’ Diontae Johnson Makes Strong Declaration to Rest of the NFL

Steelers’ Jaylen Warren Claps Back at Najee Harris Critics

Steelers’ Jaylen Warren Claps Back at Najee Harris Critics

Steelers ‘Noteworthy’ Roster Cut Signs With Bengals’ Practice Squad

Steelers ‘Noteworthy’ Roster Cut Signs With Bengals’ Practice Squad

Lions’ Dan Campbell Breaks Silence on Isaiah Buggs Benching

Lions’ Dan Campbell Breaks Silence on Isaiah Buggs Benching

Steelers’ Dan Moore Jr. Opens Up on QB Kenny Pickett Becoming Team Captain

Steelers’ Dan Moore Jr. Opens Up on QB Kenny Pickett Becoming Team Captain

Steelers Urged to Sign 9-Year Starter to Offensive Line

Steelers Urged to Sign 9-Year Starter to Offensive Line

Lions GM Brad Holmes Delivers Direct Message: ‘Gone Through a Lot of Darkness’

Lions GM Brad Holmes Delivers Direct Message: ‘Gone Through a Lot of Darkness’

Lions Urged to Explore Trading for Disgruntled Superstar Pass Rusher

Lions Urged to Explore Trading for Disgruntled Superstar Pass Rusher

Lions Bringing Back Former Starting QB on Practice Squad: Report

Lions Bringing Back Former Starting QB on Practice Squad: Report

Lions Named Landing Spot for Former 1,000-Yard Deep Threat WR

Lions Named Landing Spot for Former 1,000-Yard Deep Threat WR

Steelers Sign Versatile Former All-Pro Defensive Back: Report

Steelers Sign Versatile Former All-Pro Defensive Back: Report

Lions Cut Training Camp Standout, Could Still Return to Roster: Report

Lions Cut Training Camp Standout, Could Still Return to Roster: Report

Steelers Trade Ends ‘Wild Ride’ for Former 3rd-Round Pick

Steelers Trade Ends ‘Wild Ride’ for Former 3rd-Round Pick

Lions Edge Rusher Named Trade Candidate

Lions Edge Rusher Named Trade Candidate

Steelers Make ‘Surprise’ Cut at Inside Linebacker: Report

Steelers Make ‘Surprise’ Cut at Inside Linebacker: Report

Lions Receive Bad News With Nate Sudfeld Injury Update: Report

Lions Receive Bad News With Nate Sudfeld Injury Update: Report

Lions Cut 3 Experienced Veterans in First Round of Roster Cuts

Lions Cut 3 Experienced Veterans in First Round of Roster Cuts

Former NFL GM Speaks Out on Steelers QB Kenny Pickett

Former NFL GM Speaks Out on Steelers QB Kenny Pickett

Lions ‘Showed Interest’ in Trading for Former 1st-Round QB: Report

Lions ‘Showed Interest’ in Trading for Former 1st-Round QB: Report

Steelers Specialist Drawing Interest From NFC Rival: Report

Steelers Specialist Drawing Interest From NFC Rival: Report

Steelers Projected to Cut Recent 3rd-Round Pick: ‘Experiment Will End’

Steelers Projected to Cut Recent 3rd-Round Pick: ‘Experiment Will End’

Proposed Trade Sends Steelers Potential Starting CB

Proposed Trade Sends Steelers Potential Starting CB

Proposed Trade Ships Lions Former Second-Round WR

Proposed Trade Ships Lions Former Second-Round WR