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 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

Packers Encouraged to Add Former All-Pro to Pair With Micah Parsons in 2026

Packers Encouraged to Add Former All-Pro to Pair With Micah Parsons in 2026

Lions Urged to Target ‘Younger Upgrade’ to Fix Long-Time Dan Campbell Weakness

Lions Urged to Target ‘Younger Upgrade’ to Fix Long-Time Dan Campbell Weakness

Ex-Steelers HC Candidate Threatening to Poach Pit Assistant Coach: Report

Ex-Steelers HC Candidate Threatening to Poach Pit Assistant Coach: Report

Steelers Urged to Pursue Packers WR to Upgrade Mike McCarthy’s 2026 Offense

Steelers Urged to Pursue Packers WR to Upgrade Mike McCarthy’s 2026 Offense

Eagles Ex-Ascending Player Pegged Cut Candidate for 2026 NFL Offseason

Eagles Ex-Ascending Player Pegged Cut Candidate for 2026 NFL Offseason

Packers Social Media Gets Major Pushback on Jonathan Gannon Hire

Packers Social Media Gets Major Pushback on Jonathan Gannon Hire

Steelers Make First Roster Addition of Mike McCarthy Era

Steelers Make First Roster Addition of Mike McCarthy Era

Mike McCarthy Fires Another Clear Message on Aaron Rodgers’ Future With Steelers

Mike McCarthy Fires Another Clear Message on Aaron Rodgers’ Future With Steelers

Lions Predicted to Land Versatile Dream Fit for Dan Campbell in 2026 NFL Offseason

Lions Predicted to Land Versatile Dream Fit for Dan Campbell in 2026 NFL Offseason

Steelers Miss out on Dream Danny Smith Replacement While OLine Coach Joins AFC Foe

Steelers Miss out on Dream Danny Smith Replacement While OLine Coach Joins AFC Foe

Packers Get 2 More Coaches Poached by Jeff Hafley’s Dolphins

Packers Get 2 More Coaches Poached by Jeff Hafley’s Dolphins

Steelers Set to Interview Ex-Packers QB for Offensive Coordinator Role: Report

Steelers Set to Interview Ex-Packers QB for Offensive Coordinator Role: Report

Steelers Have Obvious First 2026 Cut Candidate, Suggests Insider

Steelers Have Obvious First 2026 Cut Candidate, Suggests Insider

Steelers Starter & Key Contributor Speak out on Playing for Mike McCarthy

Steelers Starter & Key Contributor Speak out on Playing for Mike McCarthy

Lions Projected to Pair Aidan Hutchinson With New Star Edge Rusher in 2026 NFL Offseason

Lions Projected to Pair Aidan Hutchinson With New Star Edge Rusher in 2026 NFL Offseason

Steelers Predicted to Find Long-Term QB in Mike McCarthy’s 1st Offseason

Steelers Predicted to Find Long-Term QB in Mike McCarthy’s 1st Offseason

Mike McCarthy ‘Looking to Add’ OLine Assistants From Packers, Cowboys Ties: Report

Mike McCarthy ‘Looking to Add’ OLine Assistants From Packers, Cowboys Ties: Report

Mike McCarthy Retaining 3 Steelers Assistants But Making New DC Hire: Report

Mike McCarthy Retaining 3 Steelers Assistants But Making New DC Hire: Report

Packers Add Former Defensive Coordinator Under Jonathan Gannon: Report

Packers Add Former Defensive Coordinator Under Jonathan Gannon: Report

Mike McCarthy Makes First Major Steelers Head Coaching Decision: Report

Mike McCarthy Makes First Major Steelers Head Coaching Decision: Report

Packers Predicted to Potentially Add Ex-DC to Replace Jeff Hafley Exodus

Packers Predicted to Potentially Add Ex-DC to Replace Jeff Hafley Exodus

Ben Roethlisberger Urges Steelers to Bring Back ‘Great Weapon’ for Mike McCarthy’s Offense

Ben Roethlisberger Urges Steelers to Bring Back ‘Great Weapon’ for Mike McCarthy’s Offense

Commanders Projected to ‘Inject Some Juice’ With Ideal 2026 Offseason Addition

Commanders Projected to ‘Inject Some Juice’ With Ideal 2026 Offseason Addition

Seahawks Predicted to Make Luxury Defensive Addition in 2026 NFL Offseason

Seahawks Predicted to Make Luxury Defensive Addition in 2026 NFL Offseason

Eagles Projected to Find ‘Succession Plan’ for Aging All-Pro in 2026 NFL Offseason

Eagles Projected to Find ‘Succession Plan’ for Aging All-Pro in 2026 NFL Offseason