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

Potential Trade Sends Lions Super Bowl Champion Defensive Tackle

Potential Trade Sends Lions Super Bowl Champion Defensive Tackle

Lions Update Plan With Hendon Hooker as QB Roster Decision Looms: Report

Lions Update Plan With Hendon Hooker as QB Roster Decision Looms: Report

Steelers OC Matt Canada Silences Talk of Potential 2023 RB Controversy

Steelers OC Matt Canada Silences Talk of Potential 2023 RB Controversy

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Sends Message on Offense’s Hot Preseason Start

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Sends Message on Offense’s Hot Preseason Start

T.J. Watt, Former NFL All-Pro Speak Out on Steelers Rookie LB Nick Herbig

T.J. Watt, Former NFL All-Pro Speak Out on Steelers Rookie LB Nick Herbig

Lions Predicted to Consider Trading Veteran Edge Rusher

Lions Predicted to Consider Trading Veteran Edge Rusher

Steelers RB Najee Harris Breaks Silence on His Lack of Preseason Snaps

Steelers RB Najee Harris Breaks Silence on His Lack of Preseason Snaps

Former Steelers LB Myles Jack Makes Sudden Career-Altering Decision

Former Steelers LB Myles Jack Makes Sudden Career-Altering Decision

Undrafted Rookie Calls Out Lions After Blowout Preseason Loss

Undrafted Rookie Calls Out Lions After Blowout Preseason Loss

Potential Lions Trade Could Bring Chargers WR to Detroit

Potential Lions Trade Could Bring Chargers WR to Detroit

Lions Waive Former 2nd-Round Pick Month After Acquiring Him

Lions Waive Former 2nd-Round Pick Month After Acquiring Him

Steelers Projected to Trade Starting Offensive Lineman

Steelers Projected to Trade Starting Offensive Lineman

Former Steelers WR James Washington, Ex-Penn State RB Face Uncertain Futures

Former Steelers WR James Washington, Ex-Penn State RB Face Uncertain Futures

Steelers’ Dan Moore Delivers Message on Rookie Broderick Jones

Steelers’ Dan Moore Delivers Message on Rookie Broderick Jones

Steelers Urged to Trade Starting Defensive Back

Steelers Urged to Trade Starting Defensive Back

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Speaks Out on Matt Canada’s Play Calling

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Speaks Out on Matt Canada’s Play Calling

Lions’ Dan Campbell Provides Conflicting Update on CB Emmanuel Moseley

Lions’ Dan Campbell Provides Conflicting Update on CB Emmanuel Moseley

Steelers Sign Another Former Vikings Defensive Back: Report

Steelers Sign Another Former Vikings Defensive Back: Report

Lions Sign XFL Standout: Report

Lions Sign XFL Standout: Report

Steelers Pressed to Consider Possible Change at Quarterback Behind Pickett

Steelers Pressed to Consider Possible Change at Quarterback Behind Pickett

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett Speaks Out on WR Calvin Austin III

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett Speaks Out on WR Calvin Austin III

Steelers Rookie Puts NFL on Notice: ‘I’m Supposed to be Here’

Steelers Rookie Puts NFL on Notice: ‘I’m Supposed to be Here’

Social Media Reacts to Early Preseason Drop from Lions WR Jameson Williams

Social Media Reacts to Early Preseason Drop from Lions WR Jameson Williams

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Offers Message to Rest of the NFL

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Offers Message to Rest of the NFL

Lions Sign WR Kalif Raymond to Historic NFL Contract Extension: Report

Lions Sign WR Kalif Raymond to Historic NFL Contract Extension: Report

Former Steelers RB Benny Snell Makes Final Free Agency Decision

Former Steelers RB Benny Snell Makes Final Free Agency Decision

Steelers’ George Pickens Makes Big Prediction on Connection With QB Kenny Pickett

Steelers’ George Pickens Makes Big Prediction on Connection With QB Kenny Pickett

Lions Sign Versatile Running Back, Waive Recently Signed WR

Lions Sign Versatile Running Back, Waive Recently Signed WR

Steelers Urged to Acquire Former Archnemesis Safety

Steelers Urged to Acquire Former Archnemesis Safety

Steelers Release Former College Star WR to Bolster Safety Depth

Steelers Release Former College Star WR to Bolster Safety Depth