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

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

Steelers Predicted to ‘Break Tradition’ to Add Playmaker to Mike McCarthy’s Offense

Steelers Predicted to ‘Break Tradition’ to Add Playmaker to Mike McCarthy’s Offense

Mike McCarthy Considering Ex-Steelers DB for Defensive Coordinator Role: Report

Mike McCarthy Considering Ex-Steelers DB for Defensive Coordinator Role: Report

Steelers Trade Pitch Reunites Mike McCarthy With $109 Million Pro Bowler

Steelers Trade Pitch Reunites Mike McCarthy With $109 Million Pro Bowler

Mike McCarthy Singles out Will Howard in First Steelers Press Conference

Mike McCarthy Singles out Will Howard in First Steelers Press Conference

Eagles Under Fire After Losing out on Dream OC Candidate: Report

Eagles Under Fire After Losing out on Dream OC Candidate: Report

Rams Clap Back at Report Chris Shula ‘Bombed’ Steelers Interview

Rams Clap Back at Report Chris Shula ‘Bombed’ Steelers Interview

Steelers’ 1st OC Candidate Under Mike McCarthy Emerges: Report

Steelers’ 1st OC Candidate Under Mike McCarthy Emerges: Report

Rams Accused of Sabotage With Cooper Kupp as Seahawks Reach Super Bowl: Report

Rams Accused of Sabotage With Cooper Kupp as Seahawks Reach Super Bowl: Report

Art Rooney II Makes One Thing Very Clear to Steelers Fans With Mike McCarthy Hire

Art Rooney II Makes One Thing Very Clear to Steelers Fans With Mike McCarthy Hire

Steelers Coming Under Fire for Mike McCarthy Hiring Process

Steelers Coming Under Fire for Mike McCarthy Hiring Process

Riq Woolen Delivers Clear Message on Nearly Costing Seahawks Super Bowl Trip

Riq Woolen Delivers Clear Message on Nearly Costing Seahawks Super Bowl Trip

Aaron Glenn News With Jets Draws Negative Reaction for Lions

Aaron Glenn News With Jets Draws Negative Reaction for Lions

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Changes Tune on Potential Aaron Rodgers 2026 Return

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Changes Tune on Potential Aaron Rodgers 2026 Return

Art Rooney II Breaks Silence on Steelers Hiring Mike McCarthy

Art Rooney II Breaks Silence on Steelers Hiring Mike McCarthy

Steelers Get Upsetting NFL Coach Update as Chris Shula Awaits Next Interview: Report

Steelers Get Upsetting NFL Coach Update as Chris Shula Awaits Next Interview: Report

NFL Insider Stirs the Pot on Will Howard Potential With Mike McCarthy

NFL Insider Stirs the Pot on Will Howard Potential With Mike McCarthy

Steelers Predicted to Keep 2 Assistants Under Mike McCarthy as Arthur Smith Exits

Steelers Predicted to Keep 2 Assistants Under Mike McCarthy as Arthur Smith Exits

Packers Make Final Call on Next DC to Replace Jeff Hafley: Report

Packers Make Final Call on Next DC to Replace Jeff Hafley: Report

Pittsburgh Media Rips Steelers ‘Scared’ Decision to Hire Mike McCarthy

Pittsburgh Media Rips Steelers ‘Scared’ Decision to Hire Mike McCarthy

Steelers Make Shocking Final Choice With Head Coaching Decision: Reports

Steelers Make Shocking Final Choice With Head Coaching Decision: Reports

NFC West Assistant Drops out as Steelers Head Coach Candidate: Report

NFC West Assistant Drops out as Steelers Head Coach Candidate: Report

Eagles Projected to Replace $57 Million Playmaker in 2026 NFL Offseason

Eagles Projected to Replace $57 Million Playmaker in 2026 NFL Offseason

Ex-Lions Pro Bowler Fires Warning to Amon-Ra St. Brown Over OC Hire Fan Reaction

Ex-Lions Pro Bowler Fires Warning to Amon-Ra St. Brown Over OC Hire Fan Reaction

Steelers Make ‘Unusual’ Hire Amid Head Coach, Front Office Uncertainty: Report

Steelers Make ‘Unusual’ Hire Amid Head Coach, Front Office Uncertainty: Report

Steelers Bring Back Former OTA Standout With Another Offseason Signing

Steelers Bring Back Former OTA Standout With Another Offseason Signing

Steelers Assistant Could Get Hired Away for DC Opening: Report

Steelers Assistant Could Get Hired Away for DC Opening: Report

Joe Flacco Reacts to Potentially Playing for Steelers in 2026

Joe Flacco Reacts to Potentially Playing for Steelers in 2026

Former NFL Players Put Steelers on Notice With HC Candidate Mike McCarthy

Former NFL Players Put Steelers on Notice With HC Candidate Mike McCarthy

Brandon Graham Speaks out on A.J. Brown’s Eagles Future

Brandon Graham Speaks out on A.J. Brown’s Eagles Future