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

Proposed Trade Lands Lions Former First-Round Linebacker

Proposed Trade Lands Lions Former First-Round Linebacker

Lions Sign 8-Year NFL Journeyman, Release Long Snapper

Lions Sign 8-Year NFL Journeyman, Release Long Snapper

Steelers Urged to Target Ex-Rival Pro Bowl Pass Rusher

Steelers Urged to Target Ex-Rival Pro Bowl Pass Rusher

Lions’ Dan Campbell Delivers Strong Message to Fan Base

Lions’ Dan Campbell Delivers Strong Message to Fan Base

Insider Gets Honest About Steelers’ Broderick Jones, LT Competition

Insider Gets Honest About Steelers’ Broderick Jones, LT Competition

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick Breaks Silence on Training Camp Absence

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick Breaks Silence on Training Camp Absence

Lions Sign Versatile Wide Receiver, Release Undrafted Rookie

Lions Sign Versatile Wide Receiver, Release Undrafted Rookie

Former Lions Top 5 Pick Exits Training Camp Practice on Cart

Former Lions Top 5 Pick Exits Training Camp Practice on Cart

Steelers’ Forgotten Linebacker Turning Heads at Training Camp

Steelers’ Forgotten Linebacker Turning Heads at Training Camp

Lions’ Josh Paschal Issues Challenge Ahead of Second NFL Season

Lions’ Josh Paschal Issues Challenge Ahead of Second NFL Season

Steelers Receive Bad News on CB Cory Trice After Injury

Steelers Receive Bad News on CB Cory Trice After Injury

Lions’ Dan Campbell Airs Out Frustration Over TE Shane Zylstra Injury

Lions’ Dan Campbell Airs Out Frustration Over TE Shane Zylstra Injury

Steelers Sign Former Penn State RB After Losing RB for Season: Report

Steelers Sign Former Penn State RB After Losing RB for Season: Report

Lions Suffer Potentially Major Injury After Questionable Tackle at Practice

Lions Suffer Potentially Major Injury After Questionable Tackle at Practice

Proposed Trade Sends Lions Longtime Starting Defensive Tackle

Proposed Trade Sends Lions Longtime Starting Defensive Tackle

Lions Rookie Not Shying Away From Hype of Opener vs. Chiefs

Lions Rookie Not Shying Away From Hype of Opener vs. Chiefs

LB Kwon Alexander Issues Warning Just Before Signing With Steelers

LB Kwon Alexander Issues Warning Just Before Signing With Steelers

Proposed Trade Sends Steelers Longtime Starting Linebacker

Proposed Trade Sends Steelers Longtime Starting Linebacker

Lions’ James Houston Makes Rare Admission About Rookie NFL Season

Lions’ James Houston Makes Rare Admission About Rookie NFL Season

Lions’ Undrafted Cornerback Turning Heads at Training Camp

Lions’ Undrafted Cornerback Turning Heads at Training Camp

Lions Waive Veteran WR, Sign Former Mr. Irrelevant

Lions Waive Veteran WR, Sign Former Mr. Irrelevant

Lions Host Former Rival QB for Visit: Report

Lions Host Former Rival QB for Visit: Report

Lions New WR Denzel Mims Delivers Message on New York Jets Tenure

Lions New WR Denzel Mims Delivers Message on New York Jets Tenure

Lions DC Aaron Glenn Fires Message at Start of Training Camp

Lions DC Aaron Glenn Fires Message at Start of Training Camp

Former Undrafted DB Projected to Turn Heads at Steelers Training Camp

Former Undrafted DB Projected to Turn Heads at Steelers Training Camp

ESPN Analyst Takes Indirect Dig at Lions QB Jared Goff

ESPN Analyst Takes Indirect Dig at Lions QB Jared Goff

Lions Make Final Decision on Kicker Michael Badgley

Lions Make Final Decision on Kicker Michael Badgley

Trade Details: Lions Acquire WR Denzel Mims in No-Risk Move

Trade Details: Lions Acquire WR Denzel Mims in No-Risk Move

Steelers ‘In the Mix’ for Former 2nd-Round Wide Receiver: Sources

Steelers ‘In the Mix’ for Former 2nd-Round Wide Receiver: Sources

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Gives Major Props to Alex Highsmith With New Contract

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Gives Major Props to Alex Highsmith With New Contract