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’ Mike Tomlin Puts Roman Wilson on Notice With DK Metcalf Suspended

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Puts Roman Wilson on Notice With DK Metcalf Suspended

Mike Tomlin Singles out First-Time Starter Again After Steelers Hold on vs. Lions

Mike Tomlin Singles out First-Time Starter Again After Steelers Hold on vs. Lions

Chad Johnson Details Steelers’ DK Metcalf’s Retelling of Lions Fan Altercation

Chad Johnson Details Steelers’ DK Metcalf’s Retelling of Lions Fan Altercation

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Speaks out on RB Kenneth Gainwell After Dramatic Lions Win

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Speaks out on RB Kenneth Gainwell After Dramatic Lions Win

Mike Tomlin Responds to DK Metcalf Fan Altercation After Steelers Beat Lions

Mike Tomlin Responds to DK Metcalf Fan Altercation After Steelers Beat Lions

Steelers Plan to Start Ex-Undrafted Free Agent vs. Lions With Injuries Piling Up

Steelers Plan to Start Ex-Undrafted Free Agent vs. Lions With Injuries Piling Up

James Harrison Fires Clear Warning to Steelers Before Lions Matchup

James Harrison Fires Clear Warning to Steelers Before Lions Matchup

Ex-Steelers DT Claimed on Waiver Wire 1 Day After Release

Ex-Steelers DT Claimed on Waiver Wire 1 Day After Release

Steelers Get Positive Update After Injury Scare Along Offensive Line: Report

Steelers Get Positive Update After Injury Scare Along Offensive Line: Report

Steelers Announce Signing Hometown Product, Ex-Pitt Panthers Player

Steelers Announce Signing Hometown Product, Ex-Pitt Panthers Player

Steelers WR Roman Wilson Responds to Demotion Before Lions Showdown

Steelers WR Roman Wilson Responds to Demotion Before Lions Showdown

Steelers to Poach Ex-Ravens Edge Rusher Setting Up Reunion: Report

Steelers to Poach Ex-Ravens Edge Rusher Setting Up Reunion: Report

Steelers Express Interest in Rival’s Ex-Day 2 Pick Amid T.J. Watt Uncertainty

Steelers Express Interest in Rival’s Ex-Day 2 Pick Amid T.J. Watt Uncertainty

Steelers Bring Back Veteran RB After Failing to Re-Sign Promising Young Playmaker

Steelers Bring Back Veteran RB After Failing to Re-Sign Promising Young Playmaker

Mike Tomlin Addresses T.J. Watt Return Timeline, Has Good News on Derrick Harmon

Mike Tomlin Addresses T.J. Watt Return Timeline, Has Good News on Derrick Harmon

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks out on Ex-Undrafted Free Agent After 1st NFL Start

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks out on Ex-Undrafted Free Agent After 1st NFL Start

Mike Tomlin Shares Strong Message to T.J. Watt From Just Before Dolphins Game

Mike Tomlin Shares Strong Message to T.J. Watt From Just Before Dolphins Game

Steelers Make Final Call on Derrick Harmon, Jaylen Warren for Dolphins Matchup

Steelers Make Final Call on Derrick Harmon, Jaylen Warren for Dolphins Matchup

Steelers’ Roman Wilson Gets Bad Sign Hours Before Week 15 Matchup

Steelers’ Roman Wilson Gets Bad Sign Hours Before Week 15 Matchup

NFL Punishes Steelers All-Pro T.J. Watt for ‘Ticky-Tack’ Week 14 Hit

NFL Punishes Steelers All-Pro T.J. Watt for ‘Ticky-Tack’ Week 14 Hit

T.J. Watt’s Brother Provides Update on Reason for Hospitalization, Recovery Time

T.J. Watt’s Brother Provides Update on Reason for Hospitalization, Recovery Time

Aaron Rodgers Speaks out on Steelers’ T.J. Watt’s Hospitalization

Aaron Rodgers Speaks out on Steelers’ T.J. Watt’s Hospitalization

T.J. Watt’s Week 15 Status for Steelers ‘In Question’ After Hospitalization

T.J. Watt’s Week 15 Status for Steelers ‘In Question’ After Hospitalization

Steelers Bring Back Local Product to Overcome Injuries for Dolphins Game: Report

Steelers Bring Back Local Product to Overcome Injuries for Dolphins Game: Report

Minkah Fitzpatrick Addresses First Matchup vs. Steelers Since Offseason Trade

Minkah Fitzpatrick Addresses First Matchup vs. Steelers Since Offseason Trade

Steelers Sign Potential New Starter, Release Veteran RB in Slew of Roster Moves

Steelers Sign Potential New Starter, Release Veteran RB in Slew of Roster Moves

Joey Porter Sr. Fires Stern Warning to Ex-Steelers Criticizing Current Team

Joey Porter Sr. Fires Stern Warning to Ex-Steelers Criticizing Current Team

Emmitt Smith Speaks out on Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer

Emmitt Smith Speaks out on Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer

Steelers Get Derrick Harmon Injury Update Before Facing Another Potent Ground Game

Steelers Get Derrick Harmon Injury Update Before Facing Another Potent Ground Game

NFL Insider Stirs the Pot on Steelers Making WR Roman Wilson Inactive: ‘Something’s Weird’

NFL Insider Stirs the Pot on Steelers Making WR Roman Wilson Inactive: ‘Something’s Weird’