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 Predicted to Lose Key Playmaker in 2026 NFL Free Agency

Steelers Predicted to Lose Key Playmaker in 2026 NFL Free Agency

Eagles All-Pro Sounds Off on Sudden Jeff Stoutland Exit

Eagles All-Pro Sounds Off on Sudden Jeff Stoutland Exit

Packers GM Speaks out on Rashan Gary’s Future Ahead of 2026 NFL Free Agency

Packers GM Speaks out on Rashan Gary’s Future Ahead of 2026 NFL Free Agency

Former Steelers Assistant Joining AFC North Rival: Report

Former Steelers Assistant Joining AFC North Rival: Report

Steelers Provide Great News With More Coaching Staff Additions

Steelers Provide Great News With More Coaching Staff Additions

Lions Making Surprise Coaching Change Under New OC Drew Petzing: Report

Lions Making Surprise Coaching Change Under New OC Drew Petzing: Report

Steelers Hiring Defensive Assistant Days After He Interviewed With Cowboys: Report

Steelers Hiring Defensive Assistant Days After He Interviewed With Cowboys: Report

Former AFC North Lineman Speaks out on Joining Steelers

Former AFC North Lineman Speaks out on Joining Steelers

Eagles Make ‘Impressive’ Staff Addition After Sudden Jeff Stoutland Exit: Report

Eagles Make ‘Impressive’ Staff Addition After Sudden Jeff Stoutland Exit: Report

Steelers Adding 2 Defensive Assistants With Coordinator Experience: Reports

Steelers Adding 2 Defensive Assistants With Coordinator Experience: Reports

Eagles Super Bowl Winning Coach Lands New Gig With AFC Foe: Report

Eagles Super Bowl Winning Coach Lands New Gig With AFC Foe: Report

Packers’ Micah Parsons Airs out Grievances With Cowboys’ Jerry Jones

Packers’ Micah Parsons Airs out Grievances With Cowboys’ Jerry Jones

Steelers Making Final Call on Mike McCarthy’s First OC: Report

Steelers Making Final Call on Mike McCarthy’s First OC: Report

Cameron Heyward Speaks out on Steelers Future

Cameron Heyward Speaks out on Steelers Future

Jared Goff Speaks out on Lions New OC Drew Petzing

Jared Goff Speaks out on Lions New OC Drew Petzing

Matt LaFleur Speaks out on New Packers DC Jonathan Gannon

Matt LaFleur Speaks out on New Packers DC Jonathan Gannon

Steelers OC Hunt Narrows as Candidate Drops out: Report

Steelers OC Hunt Narrows as Candidate Drops out: Report

Steelers Get Disappointing Update in NFL Hiring Cycle: Report

Steelers Get Disappointing Update in NFL Hiring Cycle: Report

Steelers’ Mason Rudolph Issues Strong Message to Mike Tomlin Before Super Bowl

Steelers’ Mason Rudolph Issues Strong Message to Mike Tomlin Before Super Bowl

Lions Predicted to Complement Aidan Hutchinson With ‘Ideal’ High Upside DE in 2026

Lions Predicted to Complement Aidan Hutchinson With ‘Ideal’ High Upside DE in 2026

Steelers Hiring Rival’s Ex-Starter, Former Deion Sanders Assistant: Report

Steelers Hiring Rival’s Ex-Starter, Former Deion Sanders Assistant: Report

Mike McCarthy Interviewing Steelers Coaching Legacy for Offensive Staff: Report

Mike McCarthy Interviewing Steelers Coaching Legacy for Offensive Staff: Report

Packers Adding Veteran Secondary Coach to Begin Super Bowl Week: Report

Packers Adding Veteran Secondary Coach to Begin Super Bowl Week: Report

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Fires Strong Message to Kick Off Super Bowl Week

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Fires Strong Message to Kick Off Super Bowl Week

Mike McCarthy Hiring Curt Cignetti Relative to Steelers Coaching Staff: Report

Mike McCarthy Hiring Curt Cignetti Relative to Steelers Coaching Staff: Report

Steelers Expected to Hire Pitt Alum as Danny Smith Replacement: Report

Steelers Expected to Hire Pitt Alum as Danny Smith Replacement: Report

Steelers Losing Assistant Mike McCarthy Expected to Retain: Report

Steelers Losing Assistant Mike McCarthy Expected to Retain: Report

Packers Pursuing Another Former Jonathan Gannon Assistant: Report

Packers Pursuing Another Former Jonathan Gannon Assistant: Report

Steelers ‘Under the Impression’ They Have Aaron Rodgers’ 2026 Decision: Report

Steelers ‘Under the Impression’ They Have Aaron Rodgers’ 2026 Decision: Report

Eagles Urged to Reunite With Super Bowl Champion CB in 2026 NFL Free Agency

Eagles Urged to Reunite With Super Bowl Champion CB in 2026 NFL Free Agency