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

Kenny Pickett Sounds Off on Steelers-Jordan Addison Draft Rumors

Kenny Pickett Sounds Off on Steelers-Jordan Addison Draft Rumors

Steelers Urged to Target Offensive ‘Difference-Maker’ in 2023

Steelers Urged to Target Offensive ‘Difference-Maker’ in 2023

Steelers Projected to Target Rival Defender in Free Agency

Steelers Projected to Target Rival Defender in Free Agency

Steelers to Lose Assistant Coach to Local College Position: Report

Steelers to Lose Assistant Coach to Local College Position: Report

Steelers Make Final Decision on OC Matt Canada’s Future: Report

Steelers Make Final Decision on OC Matt Canada’s Future: Report

3-Time Pro Bowler Sounds Off on Speculation of Joining Steelers

3-Time Pro Bowler Sounds Off on Speculation of Joining Steelers

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Sends Message on Jordan Addison

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Sends Message on Jordan Addison

NFL Mock Draft Sends Steelers Potential Replacements for Pending Free Agents

NFL Mock Draft Sends Steelers Potential Replacements for Pending Free Agents

Jim Harbaugh Reveals Final Decision on Colts, NFL Return: Report

Jim Harbaugh Reveals Final Decision on Colts, NFL Return: Report

Steelers Radio Host Pushes ‘Rumor’ on Potential Matt Canada Replacement

Steelers Radio Host Pushes ‘Rumor’ on Potential Matt Canada Replacement

Pete Carroll Drops Hint on Potential Seahawks Draft Target

Pete Carroll Drops Hint on Potential Seahawks Draft Target

NFL Network’s Rich Eisen Rips Steelers Fans Over Mike Tomlin

NFL Network’s Rich Eisen Rips Steelers Fans Over Mike Tomlin

Steelers Projected to Target Rival’s Former First-Round Pick in NFL Free Agency

Steelers Projected to Target Rival’s Former First-Round Pick in NFL Free Agency

Steelers’ Pending Free Agent Posts Cryptic Tweet During NFL Wild Card Weekend

Steelers’ Pending Free Agent Posts Cryptic Tweet During NFL Wild Card Weekend

Steelers Should Explore Loading Defense With Another 3-Time All-Pro

Steelers Should Explore Loading Defense With Another 3-Time All-Pro

Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett Throws Shade at Officials After Playoff Loss to 49ers

Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett Throws Shade at Officials After Playoff Loss to 49ers

49ers’ George Kittle Delivers Message to Seahawks After Second Half Rout

49ers’ George Kittle Delivers Message to Seahawks After Second Half Rout

Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Breaks Silence on QB Geno Smith’s Future

Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Breaks Silence on QB Geno Smith’s Future

Steelers Make Final Decision on OC Matt Canada’s Future Amid Rumors: Report

Steelers Make Final Decision on OC Matt Canada’s Future Amid Rumors: Report

Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett Sends Message to 49ers, NFL Ahead of Playoffs

Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett Sends Message to 49ers, NFL Ahead of Playoffs

Rookie Record Holder, Seahawks Snubbed in NFL All-Pro Voting

Rookie Record Holder, Seahawks Snubbed in NFL All-Pro Voting

Steelers Predicted to Make Quarterback Change in 2023 Move

Steelers Predicted to Make Quarterback Change in 2023 Move

Steelers Urged to Cut Former First-Round Pick

Steelers Urged to Cut Former First-Round Pick

Colts to Interview Former NFL Head Coach: Report

Colts to Interview Former NFL Head Coach: Report

NFL Coordinator Surprisingly Interviews for Colts Head Coach Opening: Report

NFL Coordinator Surprisingly Interviews for Colts Head Coach Opening: Report

Ex-Steelers RB Emerges as Candidate to Replace OC Matt Canada: Report

Ex-Steelers RB Emerges as Candidate to Replace OC Matt Canada: Report

Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Gets Brutally Honest About 49ers Matchup

Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Gets Brutally Honest About 49ers Matchup

Seahawks’ D.K. Metcalf Delivers Message to 49ers Ahead of Playoff Matchup

Seahawks’ D.K. Metcalf Delivers Message to 49ers Ahead of Playoff Matchup

Steelers Predicted to Make Bold Free Agency Move: ‘It’s a Done Deal’

Steelers Predicted to Make Bold Free Agency Move: ‘It’s a Done Deal’

Steelers Defender Apologizes for ‘Trashy’ CPR Sack Celebration

Steelers Defender Apologizes for ‘Trashy’ CPR Sack Celebration