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

Mike Tomlin Makes Final Call on Steelers Future: Report

Mike Tomlin Makes Final Call on Steelers Future: Report

Aaron Rodgers Fires Strong Message on the Steelers’ Future

Aaron Rodgers Fires Strong Message on the Steelers’ Future

Ex-Steelers Rival Singles out Mike Tomlin for Team’s QB Issues

Ex-Steelers Rival Singles out Mike Tomlin for Team’s QB Issues

Mike Tomlin Gives Curious Reply on Pat Freiermuth’s Lack of Targets in Texans Loss

Mike Tomlin Gives Curious Reply on Pat Freiermuth’s Lack of Targets in Texans Loss

Mike Tomlin Reacts to Question on Steelers Future After Latest Postseason Loss

Mike Tomlin Reacts to Question on Steelers Future After Latest Postseason Loss

Steelers Make Final Call on Kaleb Johnson, Roman Wilson & Others for Playoff Game

Steelers Make Final Call on Kaleb Johnson, Roman Wilson & Others for Playoff Game

Steelers Bolster CB Depth With Late Roster Moves Before Texans Postseason Matchup

Steelers Bolster CB Depth With Late Roster Moves Before Texans Postseason Matchup

Steelers-Texans Outcome Predicted to Impact Aaron Rodgers Future

Steelers-Texans Outcome Predicted to Impact Aaron Rodgers Future

Lions Projected to Possibly Cut Ties With $20 Million Starter in Coming Weeks

Lions Projected to Possibly Cut Ties With $20 Million Starter in Coming Weeks

Mike Tomlin Gets Honest on Steelers’ Winning Formula for Texans Playoff Matchup

Mike Tomlin Gets Honest on Steelers’ Winning Formula for Texans Playoff Matchup

Steelers Playoff Schedule: Next Opponent, Date & Game

Steelers Playoff Schedule: Next Opponent, Date & Game

Lions Miss on Opportunity to Bring Back ‘Rising Assistant Coach’ as OC: Report

Lions Miss on Opportunity to Bring Back ‘Rising Assistant Coach’ as OC: Report

Brandon Graham Puts Eagles, Philly Fans on Notice Hours Before 49ers Playoff Game

Brandon Graham Puts Eagles, Philly Fans on Notice Hours Before 49ers Playoff Game

Packers’ Matt LaFleur Speaks out on Jordan Love After Playoff Collapse vs. Bears

Packers’ Matt LaFleur Speaks out on Jordan Love After Playoff Collapse vs. Bears

Steelers Make Final Call on Defensive Starter for Texans Playoff Matchup

Steelers Make Final Call on Defensive Starter for Texans Playoff Matchup

AFC Foe Cut Ties With ‘Intriguing’ Former Steelers Safety

AFC Foe Cut Ties With ‘Intriguing’ Former Steelers Safety

Steelers Get Great News Ahead of NFL Wild Card Playoff Showdown

Steelers Get Great News Ahead of NFL Wild Card Playoff Showdown

NFL Executive Fires Warning on QB Aaron Rodgers Before Steelers Playoff Debut

NFL Executive Fires Warning on QB Aaron Rodgers Before Steelers Playoff Debut

Lions to Interview Former John Harbaugh Assistant for OC Opening: Report

Lions to Interview Former John Harbaugh Assistant for OC Opening: Report

Ex-Steelers QB Scores Interviews for Pair of NFL OC Openings: Report

Ex-Steelers QB Scores Interviews for Pair of NFL OC Openings: Report

Falcons Make Call on Lions Executive While Bringing Back Matt Ryan

Falcons Make Call on Lions Executive While Bringing Back Matt Ryan

Steelers Rookie Sends Strong Message on Lack of Playing Time Before NFL Playoffs

Steelers Rookie Sends Strong Message on Lack of Playing Time Before NFL Playoffs

Steelers Add Playmaker to Injury Report Days Before Texans Playoff Game

Steelers Add Playmaker to Injury Report Days Before Texans Playoff Game

Steelers Announce Potential Roster Boosting Move Before NFL Playoffs

Steelers Announce Potential Roster Boosting Move Before NFL Playoffs

Ex-Steelers’ Russell Wilson Makes Telling Decision on NFL Future

Ex-Steelers’ Russell Wilson Makes Telling Decision on NFL Future

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Puts AFC on Notice Before NFL Playoffs

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Puts AFC on Notice Before NFL Playoffs

Teryl Austin Delivers Clear Message on Steelers’ T.J. Watt Before Playoffs

Teryl Austin Delivers Clear Message on Steelers’ T.J. Watt Before Playoffs

Mike Tomlin Gets Candid on Recent Steelers Playoff Failures Before Texans Matchup

Mike Tomlin Gets Candid on Recent Steelers Playoff Failures Before Texans Matchup

Former Steelers Rival Submits Request to Interview OC Arthur Smith: Report

Former Steelers Rival Submits Request to Interview OC Arthur Smith: Report

Steelers Bring Back Veteran CB Released After D.K. Metcalf Return

Steelers Bring Back Veteran CB Released After D.K. Metcalf Return