Dave Holcomb
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Dave Holcomb

Expertise:
NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions
Education:
Syracuse University
Location:
Marietta, Georgia

Experience

Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions.

Originally from Pittsburgh, he has covered sports at the high school, college and professional level for outlets including the Star-Ledger, Football Nation, Fansided, Rotowire and Yardbarker.

He has also published four books, including his first novel in October 2021.

Dave has been a Heavy contributor since February 2022.

Education

Dave Holcomb earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in 2013.

Latest Articles From Dave Holcomb

  • Lions Named Possible Fit for ‘Impressive Physical’ WR, ‘Overshadowed’ Edge Rusher

    ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. predicted the Detroit Lions to target Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell in the first round of his latest NFL mock draft.

  • Steelers Predicted to Add ‘Dynamic Slot’ WR, Potential Center Upgrade

  • Browns’ Deshaun Watson Gets Honest on Steelers’ ‘Very Limited’ Defense

  • Lions Warned to Avoid All-American Edge Rusher in NFL Draft

  • Steelers Projected to Sign Rival WR to $99.7 Million Contract in 2025

  • ‘Zero Chance’ Braves Sign Ex-Cy Young Winner to Replace Spencer Strider: Reporter

    The Athletic's David O'Brien argued there's "zero chance" the Atlanta Braves sign Trevor Bauer to replace Spencer Strider.

  • Ex-Steelers Linebacker Arthur Moats Supports Team Bringing Back Pro Bowl WR

  • Steelers’ Justin Fields Named Potential Target for NFC Rival

  • Bills’ Damar Hamlin Changes Stance on Potentially Playing for Steelers

  • Braves Recall RHP After Placing Spencer Strider on Injured List

  • Lions Projected to Give $115 Million Contract to All-Pro

    Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine predicted the Detroit Lions to sign All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to a $115 million contract extension.

  • Steelers Pegged ‘Favorite Team Fit’ For Fierce Competitive Lineman at Pick No. 20

  • NFL Insider Suggests Steelers Still in Play for Veteran Free Agent WR

  • Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Speaks Out on QB Russell Wilson

  • WR George Pickens Delivers Social Media Message to Steelers

  • Steelers Urged to Consider Targeting Former 2-Time All-Pro WR

  • Steelers Predicted to Make Rare First-Round Draft Move to Find WR

  • Steelers Reunite OC Arthur Smith With Veteran TE: Report

  • Steelers Waive Former Undrafted RB

  • Lions Named Possible Fit for 4-Time All-Pro After Dan Campbell Hypes Safety Need

    USA Today's Lions Wire's Jeff Risdon included safety Justin Simmons on a list of potential free agents who could still fit with the Detroit Lions.

  • Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Sends Indirect Message to Browns’ Myles Garrett

  • Lions Bring Back Defensive Starter: Report

  • Dodgers Named Potential Fit for 2-Time All-Star Closer

  • Antonio Brown Puts New Steelers Playmaker on Notice

  • Braves Named Potential Landing Spot for Gold Glove Infielder

    Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer named the Atlanta Braves a potential landing spot for San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim.

  • Proposed Blockbuster Deal Lands Steelers Projected $96 Million Star WR

  • Steelers Encouraged to Bring Back Recently Released Starter

  • Former Steelers WR Chase Claypool Has Unusual Suitor

  • Steelers Floated as Still Interested in Adding Another QB

  • Lions Showing Interest in ‘Big Slot Receiver’: Report

    The Athletic's Mark Kaboly reported that the Detroit Lions have at least expressed preliminary interest in wide receiver Tyler Boyd.