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

Ex-Steelers Day 2 Pick Signs With John Harbaugh’s New York Giants

Ex-Steelers Day 2 Pick Signs With John Harbaugh’s New York Giants

Steelers Head Coaching Targets Turn Down Browns Interviews: Reports

Steelers Head Coaching Targets Turn Down Browns Interviews: Reports

Steelers Announce Adding Versatile Former Patriots Defensive Lineman

Steelers Announce Adding Versatile Former Patriots Defensive Lineman

Steelers Veteran Speaks out on NFL Retirement

Steelers Veteran Speaks out on NFL Retirement

Eagles Bring Back Versatile Playmaker, Signing Him Away From Steelers

Eagles Bring Back Versatile Playmaker, Signing Him Away From Steelers

NFL Executives Send Warnings on Steelers Head Coaching Job

NFL Executives Send Warnings on Steelers Head Coaching Job

Offensive Assistant Gaining Steam in Steelers HC Candidacy: Reports

Offensive Assistant Gaining Steam in Steelers HC Candidacy: Reports

Seahawks Could Get NFC Championship Roster Boost After Subtle RB Move

Seahawks Could Get NFC Championship Roster Boost After Subtle RB Move

Brian Flores Makes Curious Move Amid Steelers HC Candidacy: Report

Brian Flores Makes Curious Move Amid Steelers HC Candidacy: Report

Amon-Ra St. Brown Reacts to Lions Hiring Drew Petzing as Offensive Coordinator

Amon-Ra St. Brown Reacts to Lions Hiring Drew Petzing as Offensive Coordinator

Steelers Still Considering Secret Coaching Candidates: Report

Steelers Still Considering Secret Coaching Candidates: Report

Steelers Get Potentially Terrible Update in NFL Hiring Cycle: Report

Steelers Get Potentially Terrible Update in NFL Hiring Cycle: Report

Chris Shula Might Not Be Only HC Candidate Steelers Are Waiting to Interview

Chris Shula Might Not Be Only HC Candidate Steelers Are Waiting to Interview

Steelers Sign Former Rival Lineman & Ex-SEC Starting DB

Steelers Sign Former Rival Lineman & Ex-SEC Starting DB

Steelers Get Sad News on Fan Favorite Veteran Coach: Report

Steelers Get Sad News on Fan Favorite Veteran Coach: Report

Steelers $41 Million Former All-Pro Pegged Offseason Trade Candidate

Steelers $41 Million Former All-Pro Pegged Offseason Trade Candidate

Pittsburgh Native ‘Strong Candidate’ for Next Head Coach: Report

Pittsburgh Native ‘Strong Candidate’ for Next Head Coach: Report

Steelers Already ‘Really Like’ One Candidate for Head Coach Opening: Report

Steelers Already ‘Really Like’ One Candidate for Head Coach Opening: Report

Former Eagles RB Closing in on OC Gig With AFC Foe: Report

Former Eagles RB Closing in on OC Gig With AFC Foe: Report

Steelers Lose Head Coaching Candidate to AFC Foe: Report

Steelers Lose Head Coaching Candidate to AFC Foe: Report

Lions Make Surprising Final Call on Replacing OC John Morton: Report

Lions Make Surprising Final Call on Replacing OC John Morton: Report

Steelers Predicted to Fix ‘Big Problem’ Through 2026 NFL Draft

Steelers Predicted to Fix ‘Big Problem’ Through 2026 NFL Draft

Steelers, Ravens Set to Possibly Battle for Same Head Coach Candidate: Report

Steelers, Ravens Set to Possibly Battle for Same Head Coach Candidate: Report

Eagles Get Terrible Update on Offensive Coordinator Search: Report

Eagles Get Terrible Update on Offensive Coordinator Search: Report

Ex-Lions QB Goes Viral After Responding to Major Diss on Social Media

Ex-Lions QB Goes Viral After Responding to Major Diss on Social Media

Steelers Announce Bringing Back Potential Special Teams Ace

Steelers Announce Bringing Back Potential Special Teams Ace

Steelers Get Potential Wrench in Their New Head Coaching Plans

Steelers Get Potential Wrench in Their New Head Coaching Plans

Steelers Potentially Face Critical Decision in Head Coaching Search

Steelers Potentially Face Critical Decision in Head Coaching Search

Lions’ Jameson Williams Makes Blunt Admission Entering 2026

Lions’ Jameson Williams Makes Blunt Admission Entering 2026

Mike Tomlin Turned Down Head Coaching Interest From NFC Foe: Report

Mike Tomlin Turned Down Head Coaching Interest From NFC Foe: Report