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’ Cameron Heyward Teases QB Kenny Pickett: ‘I’m Kind of Mad at You’

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Teases QB Kenny Pickett: ‘I’m Kind of Mad at You’

Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Airs Out Frustration Over Madden Rating

Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Airs Out Frustration Over Madden Rating

Ex-NFL Coach Issues Bold Statement on Lions QB Jared Goff

Ex-NFL Coach Issues Bold Statement on Lions QB Jared Goff

Lions WR Jameson Williams Turned Heads at Latest Workout

Lions WR Jameson Williams Turned Heads at Latest Workout

Lions’ Jerry Jacobs Fires Warning on WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

Lions’ Jerry Jacobs Fires Warning on WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

Potential Steelers Trade Could Bring Cardinals RB to Pittsburgh

Potential Steelers Trade Could Bring Cardinals RB to Pittsburgh

Lions GM Brad Holmes Speaks Out on LB Jack Campbell

Lions GM Brad Holmes Speaks Out on LB Jack Campbell

Media Reacts to Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown Trolling Packers

Media Reacts to Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown Trolling Packers

Fans Put on Notice Ahead of Jameson Williams’ 2nd Season With Lions

Fans Put on Notice Ahead of Jameson Williams’ 2nd Season With Lions

Steelers Could Be in ‘Prime Position’ in Potential Aaron Donald Trade Scenario

Steelers Could Be in ‘Prime Position’ in Potential Aaron Donald Trade Scenario

Breakout Season Predicted for Former Lions Day 3 Draft Pick

Breakout Season Predicted for Former Lions Day 3 Draft Pick

Versatile Lions Veteran Pegged as Possible Cut Candidate

Versatile Lions Veteran Pegged as Possible Cut Candidate

Analyst Lays Out Lofty Goal for Steelers WR George Pickens in 2023

Analyst Lays Out Lofty Goal for Steelers WR George Pickens in 2023

Lions WR Jameson Williams Receives Harsh Message Over Fireworks Controversy

Lions WR Jameson Williams Receives Harsh Message Over Fireworks Controversy

J.J. Watt Breaks Silence on Why He Didn’t Sign With the Steelers

J.J. Watt Breaks Silence on Why He Didn’t Sign With the Steelers

Lions CB Jerry Jacobs Speaks Out on QB Jared Goff

Lions CB Jerry Jacobs Speaks Out on QB Jared Goff

Proposed Trade Fills ‘Hole’ on Steelers Defense

Proposed Trade Fills ‘Hole’ on Steelers Defense

Potential Lions Trade Could Bring Jaguars Edge Rusher to Detroit

Potential Lions Trade Could Bring Jaguars Edge Rusher to Detroit

NFL Reveals 5th Lions Player Suspended for Gambling Violations in 2022

NFL Reveals 5th Lions Player Suspended for Gambling Violations in 2022

Steelers Encouraged to Target Former First-Round Pick

Steelers Encouraged to Target Former First-Round Pick

Lions Urged to Add 7-Year Veteran to ‘Area in Need of Reinforcements’

Lions Urged to Add 7-Year Veteran to ‘Area in Need of Reinforcements’

Lions’ Jerry Jacobs Issues Warning to NFL: ‘That Just Turns Us Up’

Lions’ Jerry Jacobs Issues Warning to NFL: ‘That Just Turns Us Up’

Lions’ Former 3rd-Round Pick Turned Heads at Offseason Workouts

Lions’ Former 3rd-Round Pick Turned Heads at Offseason Workouts

Lions’ Chances at Signing WR DeAndre Hopkins Growing Apparent

Lions’ Chances at Signing WR DeAndre Hopkins Growing Apparent

Steelers Urged to Consider Bringing In Historic Edge Rusher

Steelers Urged to Consider Bringing In Historic Edge Rusher

Potential Lions Trade Could Bring Raiders WR to Detroit

Potential Lions Trade Could Bring Raiders WR to Detroit

Lions Former 2nd-Round Pick Pegged as Possible Cut Candidate

Lions Former 2nd-Round Pick Pegged as Possible Cut Candidate

Louis Riddick Predicts Bold 2023 Finish for Jared Goff, Lions

Louis Riddick Predicts Bold 2023 Finish for Jared Goff, Lions

Steelers Have Chance to Sign Former Star Rookie RB

Steelers Have Chance to Sign Former Star Rookie RB

Lions Floated as Potential Destination for RB Alternative to Dalvin Cook

Lions Floated as Potential Destination for RB Alternative to Dalvin Cook