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

Former Steelers Fan Favorite Ends Comeback Attempt, Announces NFL Retirement

Former Steelers Fan Favorite Ends Comeback Attempt, Announces NFL Retirement

Former Steelers LB Lands First NFL Coaching Gig: Report

Former Steelers LB Lands First NFL Coaching Gig: Report

Former Eagles LB Delivers Strong Message to Announce NFL Retirement

Former Eagles LB Delivers Strong Message to Announce NFL Retirement

Packers Assistant Lands Interview With AFC Foe: Report

Packers Assistant Lands Interview With AFC Foe: Report

Seahawks Predicted to Bring Back Edge Rusher for Super Bowl Defense

Seahawks Predicted to Bring Back Edge Rusher for Super Bowl Defense

Eagles Pegged to Lose LB Nakobe Dean to NFC Foe

Eagles Pegged to Lose LB Nakobe Dean to NFC Foe

Packers Projected to Add ‘Living Legend’ Weeks Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

Packers Projected to Add ‘Living Legend’ Weeks Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

Lions Predicted to Sign Star CB in 2026 NFL Free Agency

Lions Predicted to Sign Star CB in 2026 NFL Free Agency

Steelers Veteran Calls on Team to Bring Back LB Weeks Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

Steelers Veteran Calls on Team to Bring Back LB Weeks Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

Eagles Set to Hire Former Longtime Bill Belichick Assistant Coach: Report

Eagles Set to Hire Former Longtime Bill Belichick Assistant Coach: Report

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Retirement Decision Timeline Gets Major Update

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Retirement Decision Timeline Gets Major Update

Steelers Curiously Urged to Trade Budding Defensive Star for Backup QB

Steelers Curiously Urged to Trade Budding Defensive Star for Backup QB

Steelers Hire Local Product to Finalize Mike McCarthy’s First Coaching Staff

Steelers Hire Local Product to Finalize Mike McCarthy’s First Coaching Staff

Seahawks Rival Aiming to Poach Assistant From Mike Macdonald’s Staff: Report

Seahawks Rival Aiming to Poach Assistant From Mike Macdonald’s Staff: Report

NFL Insider Issues Warning on Eagles Losing Former OC Kevin Patullo

NFL Insider Issues Warning on Eagles Losing Former OC Kevin Patullo

Ex-Steelers Teammates Don’t Hold Back on Ben Roethlisberger Amid Criticism

Ex-Steelers Teammates Don’t Hold Back on Ben Roethlisberger Amid Criticism

Former Steelers RB Keeps Coaching Gig With AFC North Rival: Report

Former Steelers RB Keeps Coaching Gig With AFC North Rival: Report

Steelers Projected to Pair Big-Play Threat With CB Joey Porter Jr.

Steelers Projected to Pair Big-Play Threat With CB Joey Porter Jr.

Commanders Predicted to Add ‘Slam-Dunk’ Replacement for Former All-Pro Bobby Wagner

Commanders Predicted to Add ‘Slam-Dunk’ Replacement for Former All-Pro Bobby Wagner

Eagles Urged to Acquire ‘Powerful’ Playmaker During 2026 NFL Offseason

Eagles Urged to Acquire ‘Powerful’ Playmaker During 2026 NFL Offseason

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Named ‘Perfect’ Coach CB Addition After Super Bowl Run

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Named ‘Perfect’ Coach CB Addition After Super Bowl Run

Lions Projected to Land ‘Immediate’ Upgrade to Support Aidan Hutchinson in 2026

Lions Projected to Land ‘Immediate’ Upgrade to Support Aidan Hutchinson in 2026

Former Steelers WR Announces NFL Retirement

Former Steelers WR Announces NFL Retirement

Steelers Get Bad Update on Potential QB Trade Target

Steelers Get Bad Update on Potential QB Trade Target

NFL Insider Shares Major Update on Lane Johnson Weeks Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

NFL Insider Shares Major Update on Lane Johnson Weeks Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

Joey Porter Sr. Calls out Ben Roethlisberger, Puts Ex-Steelers QB on Notice

Joey Porter Sr. Calls out Ben Roethlisberger, Puts Ex-Steelers QB on Notice

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Breaks Silence on Cryptic Social Media Post

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Breaks Silence on Cryptic Social Media Post

Steelers Showing Interest in ‘Highly Sought-After’ 2026 NFL Free Agent QB: Report

Steelers Showing Interest in ‘Highly Sought-After’ 2026 NFL Free Agent QB: Report

Steelers Projected to Face ‘Complicated’ Decision With Former All-Pro Jalen Ramsey

Steelers Projected to Face ‘Complicated’ Decision With Former All-Pro Jalen Ramsey

New Steelers Assistant Offers Mixed Reaction to Joining Mike McCarthy’s Staff

New Steelers Assistant Offers Mixed Reaction to Joining Mike McCarthy’s Staff