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

Lions Bring Back Speedy Linebacker 1 Day After Release

Lions Bring Back Speedy Linebacker 1 Day After Release

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers Secondary on Notice Before Packers Showdown

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers Secondary on Notice Before Packers Showdown

Steelers Make Potentially Telling QB Move for Rookie Will Howard

Steelers Make Potentially Telling QB Move for Rookie Will Howard

Mike Tomlin Gives Terrible Injury Update on Steelers Former All-Pro

Mike Tomlin Gives Terrible Injury Update on Steelers Former All-Pro

Steelers Defensive Leader ‘Downplays’ Struggles vs. Bengals Before Pivotal Matchup

Steelers Defensive Leader ‘Downplays’ Struggles vs. Bengals Before Pivotal Matchup

Seahawks Named Potential Landing Spot With WR Reunion on the Table

Seahawks Named Potential Landing Spot With WR Reunion on the Table

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Has Chance at Historic Moment vs. Packers

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Has Chance at Historic Moment vs. Packers

Lions’ Dan Campbell Sends Strong Message to NFL After Alim McNeill Return

Lions’ Dan Campbell Sends Strong Message to NFL After Alim McNeill Return

Broderick Jones Reacts to His Viral Moment with Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers in Week 7

Broderick Jones Reacts to His Viral Moment with Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers in Week 7

Matt LaFleur Fires Clear Message on Packers Facing Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers

Matt LaFleur Fires Clear Message on Packers Facing Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers

Lions Make Final Call on Alim McNeill in Slew of Moves Before Buccaneers Showdown

Lions Make Final Call on Alim McNeill in Slew of Moves Before Buccaneers Showdown

Steelers Urged to Pursue $20 Million WR With Calvin Austin III Still Sidelined

Steelers Urged to Pursue $20 Million WR With Calvin Austin III Still Sidelined

Steelers, Justin Fields Get Bad News With Latest Jets QB Controversy

Steelers, Justin Fields Get Bad News With Latest Jets QB Controversy

Steelers ‘Once Again in the Market’ to Make 1 Move at NFL Trade Deadline: Report

Steelers ‘Once Again in the Market’ to Make 1 Move at NFL Trade Deadline: Report

NFL Trade Pitch Sends Seahawks Speedy All-Pro Playmaker

NFL Trade Pitch Sends Seahawks Speedy All-Pro Playmaker

Jalen Hurts Sends Strong 1-Line Message to Eagles Teammates Right After Vikings Win

Jalen Hurts Sends Strong 1-Line Message to Eagles Teammates Right After Vikings Win

Steelers Facing Criticism for Odd Decision in Bengals Loss

Steelers Facing Criticism for Odd Decision in Bengals Loss

Joey Porter Jr. Questions Officiating in Steelers-Bengals Matchup

Joey Porter Jr. Questions Officiating in Steelers-Bengals Matchup

Steelers Could Have New NFL Trade Target After ‘Unacceptable’ Defense vs. Bengals

Steelers Could Have New NFL Trade Target After ‘Unacceptable’ Defense vs. Bengals

Aaron Rodgers Issues Strong Message on TE Pat Freiermuth After Bengals Loss

Aaron Rodgers Issues Strong Message on TE Pat Freiermuth After Bengals Loss

Cameron Heyward Blasts 1 Aspect of Steelers Defense After Bengals Defeat

Cameron Heyward Blasts 1 Aspect of Steelers Defense After Bengals Defeat

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Fires Condemning Message on Steelers’ Defensive Plan

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Fires Condemning Message on Steelers’ Defensive Plan

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Contradicts Mike Tomlin’s Response to Failed Flea Flicker

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Contradicts Mike Tomlin’s Response to Failed Flea Flicker

T.J. Watt Puts Steelers Defense on Notice After Allowing 33 Point in Bengals Loss

T.J. Watt Puts Steelers Defense on Notice After Allowing 33 Point in Bengals Loss

Steelers Make Final Call on DeShon Elliott for Week 7 After Unexpected Absence

Steelers Make Final Call on DeShon Elliott for Week 7 After Unexpected Absence

Seahawks Urged to Acquire Former All-Pro to Help Replace Injured Julian Love

Seahawks Urged to Acquire Former All-Pro to Help Replace Injured Julian Love

Lions Sign Chiefs Safety Shortly After NFL Upholds Brian Branch Suspension: Report

Lions Sign Chiefs Safety Shortly After NFL Upholds Brian Branch Suspension: Report

Steelers Surprisingly List Underrated Starter as Questionable for Week 7

Steelers Surprisingly List Underrated Starter as Questionable for Week 7

Steelers Assistant Called ‘Name to Watch’ With Titans Head Coach Opening

Steelers Assistant Called ‘Name to Watch’ With Titans Head Coach Opening

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Gives Bad Injury Update on Unsung Hero

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Gives Bad Injury Update on Unsung Hero