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

Ex-Lions Journeyman QB Joins Detroit 2023 Opponent: Report

Ex-Lions Journeyman QB Joins Detroit 2023 Opponent: Report

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett Sounds Off on Mitch Trubisky

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett Sounds Off on Mitch Trubisky

Steelers Twitter Hints at Connor Heyward’s Potential Future: Analyst

Steelers Twitter Hints at Connor Heyward’s Potential Future: Analyst

Lions Named Logical Trade Suitor for Ex-Top 10 Draft Pick

Lions Named Logical Trade Suitor for Ex-Top 10 Draft Pick

Lions Linked to Former No. 2 Overall Pick in Blockbuster Trade

Lions Linked to Former No. 2 Overall Pick in Blockbuster Trade

Lions Pressed to Sign Ex-Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

Lions Pressed to Sign Ex-Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

Lions’ Brodric Martin Sends Message to Coaching Staff

Lions’ Brodric Martin Sends Message to Coaching Staff

Eagles’ Jason Kelce Fires Message to Steelers: ‘Getting a Steal’

Eagles’ Jason Kelce Fires Message to Steelers: ‘Getting a Steal’

Steelers Make Final Decision on QB Mitch Trubisky’s Future

Steelers Make Final Decision on QB Mitch Trubisky’s Future

Lions Urged to Target $60 Million Playmaker

Lions Urged to Target $60 Million Playmaker

Lions Connected to Former $81 Million Star

Lions Connected to Former $81 Million Star

Steelers Cut 2022 Week 1 Starter, Save $4 Million in Cap Space: Report

Steelers Cut 2022 Week 1 Starter, Save $4 Million in Cap Space: Report

Steelers Signing Mason Rudolph Opens Door to ‘One Final Offseason Move’: Analyst

Steelers Signing Mason Rudolph Opens Door to ‘One Final Offseason Move’: Analyst

Steelers Implored to ‘Err on the Side of Caution’ With Top Draft Pick

Steelers Implored to ‘Err on the Side of Caution’ With Top Draft Pick

Lions Urged to Seek Blockbuster Trade for ‘Freak Show’ All-Pro Defender

Lions Urged to Seek Blockbuster Trade for ‘Freak Show’ All-Pro Defender

QB Mason Rudolph Makes Final Free Agency Decision: Report

QB Mason Rudolph Makes Final Free Agency Decision: Report

Former $54 Million Star Set to Visit Steelers: Report

Former $54 Million Star Set to Visit Steelers: Report

Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Claps Back at Media Criticism

Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Claps Back at Media Criticism

HBCU Star RB Tweets He’s Signed With Steelers

HBCU Star RB Tweets He’s Signed With Steelers

Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Fires Warning to Saints WR Michael Thomas

Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Fires Warning to Saints WR Michael Thomas

NFL Schedule Release: 3 Most Important Lions Matchups of 2023

NFL Schedule Release: 3 Most Important Lions Matchups of 2023

Steelers Schedule Release: 3 Most Important Matchups of 2023

Steelers Schedule Release: 3 Most Important Matchups of 2023

Steelers Promising Rookie Pegged Potential Cut Candidate

Steelers Promising Rookie Pegged Potential Cut Candidate

2023 NFL Schedule Leaks: Lions Opening Game Revealed

2023 NFL Schedule Leaks: Lions Opening Game Revealed

Lions Add Versatility, Experience to D-Line With 8-Year Veteran

Lions Add Versatility, Experience to D-Line With 8-Year Veteran

Lions Urged to Sign 8-Year ‘Reliable Veteran’ to D-Line

Lions Urged to Sign 8-Year ‘Reliable Veteran’ to D-Line

Lions Cut Ties With Suspended WR, 2 Other Players

Lions Cut Ties With Suspended WR, 2 Other Players

Dan Campbell Reveals Lions’ 2023 Plan for QB Hendon Hooker

Dan Campbell Reveals Lions’ 2023 Plan for QB Hendon Hooker

Lions Predicted to Add 7-Year Veteran to D-Line: ‘True Difference-Maker’

Lions Predicted to Add 7-Year Veteran to D-Line: ‘True Difference-Maker’

Steelers Urged to Sign Former Ravens All-Pro

Steelers Urged to Sign Former Ravens All-Pro