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 Urged to Sign Former First-Round Pick in 2023 Free Agency

Steelers Urged to Sign Former First-Round Pick in 2023 Free Agency

Steelers Linebacker Sends Clear Message Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Steelers Linebacker Sends Clear Message Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Twitter Reacts to Omitting Steelers’ Terry Bradshaw on Top 10 Super Bowl QB List

Twitter Reacts to Omitting Steelers’ Terry Bradshaw on Top 10 Super Bowl QB List

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Receives Odd Apology from Rival Offensive Tackle on Twitter

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Receives Odd Apology from Rival Offensive Tackle on Twitter

Colts ‘Prominent Player’ Delivers Message on Team’s Quarterback Carousel

Colts ‘Prominent Player’ Delivers Message on Team’s Quarterback Carousel

Seahawks Urged to Use Chiefs’ ‘Template’ With Geno Smith, Future QB Plans

Seahawks Urged to Use Chiefs’ ‘Template’ With Geno Smith, Future QB Plans

Former First-Round Pick Sounds Off on Playing for Mike Tomlin, Steelers

Former First-Round Pick Sounds Off on Playing for Mike Tomlin, Steelers

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Breaks Silence on NFL Free Agency

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Breaks Silence on NFL Free Agency

TE Pat Freiermuth Sends Troubling Message About Matt Canada, Steelers Offense

TE Pat Freiermuth Sends Troubling Message About Matt Canada, Steelers Offense

Steelers Projected To Draft WR, Potentially Cooling Off Jordan Addison Buzz

Steelers Projected To Draft WR, Potentially Cooling Off Jordan Addison Buzz

Steelers Urged to Consider Releasing ‘Valuable’ Defensive Starter

Steelers Urged to Consider Releasing ‘Valuable’ Defensive Starter

Steelers Urged to Offer Contract Extension to Cut Candidate

Steelers Urged to Offer Contract Extension to Cut Candidate

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Delivers Message on Mike Tomlin

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Delivers Message on Mike Tomlin

Steelers Defender Again Snubbed for NFL Honor

Steelers Defender Again Snubbed for NFL Honor

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Sends Message on QB Mitch Trubisky

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Sends Message on QB Mitch Trubisky

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Breaks Silence on Neutral Site Championship Games

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Breaks Silence on Neutral Site Championship Games

Former Colts Head Coach Frank Reich Lands New Job

Former Colts Head Coach Frank Reich Lands New Job

Breakout Star ‘Would Be a Good Option’ for Steelers in 2023 Scenario: Report

Breakout Star ‘Would Be a Good Option’ for Steelers in 2023 Scenario: Report

Steelers ‘Not in Market’ to Make Free Agency Splash With Fan-Favorite: Report

Steelers ‘Not in Market’ to Make Free Agency Splash With Fan-Favorite: Report

Seahawks Could Find QB Geno Smith Replacement in 2023 Scenario: Analyst

Seahawks Could Find QB Geno Smith Replacement in 2023 Scenario: Analyst

Ex-Steelers Coach Close to Returning to NFL With Rival: Report

Ex-Steelers Coach Close to Returning to NFL With Rival: Report

Steelers Predicted to Target Ex-Defensive Lineman of the Year: Analyst

Steelers Predicted to Target Ex-Defensive Lineman of the Year: Analyst

Steelers Pending Free Agent Breaks Silence on Potential Return

Steelers Pending Free Agent Breaks Silence on Potential Return

Steelers Predicted to Land ‘Long, Rangy Cover’ Man in 2023: Analyst

Steelers Predicted to Land ‘Long, Rangy Cover’ Man in 2023: Analyst

Steelers Urged to Target Former Rival’s Draft Pick for 2023

Steelers Urged to Target Former Rival’s Draft Pick for 2023

Former Steelers RB Calls Out Ben Roethlisberger on Social Media

Former Steelers RB Calls Out Ben Roethlisberger on Social Media

NFL Head Coaching Candidate Cancels Interview With Colts: Report

NFL Head Coaching Candidate Cancels Interview With Colts: Report

Steelers Projected to Land 2-Time National Champion in 2023: Analyst

Steelers Projected to Land 2-Time National Champion in 2023: Analyst

Former Steelers Fan-Favorite Lands Media Job

Former Steelers Fan-Favorite Lands Media Job

Steelers Predicted to Land ‘Big, Powerful Man’ in 2023: Analyst

Steelers Predicted to Land ‘Big, Powerful Man’ in 2023: Analyst