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 Takes Shot at Browns Front Office for Joe Flacco Trade

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Takes Shot at Browns Front Office for Joe Flacco Trade

Lions’ Dan Campbell Sounds Off on Brian Branch Punch in Chiefs Postgame Melee

Lions’ Dan Campbell Sounds Off on Brian Branch Punch in Chiefs Postgame Melee

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Speaks out on Acrisure Stadium After ‘Significant’ Injury

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Speaks out on Acrisure Stadium After ‘Significant’ Injury

Mike McDaniel Reacts to Tua Tagovailoa Calling out Dolphins Leadership

Mike McDaniel Reacts to Tua Tagovailoa Calling out Dolphins Leadership

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Singles Out Jalen Ramsey After Browns Win

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Singles Out Jalen Ramsey After Browns Win

Steelers’ Nick Herbig Fires Indirect Warning to NFL After Convincing Browns Win

Steelers’ Nick Herbig Fires Indirect Warning to NFL After Convincing Browns Win

Steelers Make Final Call on CB Jalen Ramsey for Week 6

Steelers Make Final Call on CB Jalen Ramsey for Week 6

Dolphins’ $54 Million Ex-Pro Bowler Set to Possibly Hit NFL Trade Block: Report

Dolphins’ $54 Million Ex-Pro Bowler Set to Possibly Hit NFL Trade Block: Report

Seahawks Elevate 2 Defensive Backs Amid Major Secondary Injury Concerns for Week 6

Seahawks Elevate 2 Defensive Backs Amid Major Secondary Injury Concerns for Week 6

Browns’ Myles Garrett Put Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers on Notice Before Week 6

Browns’ Myles Garrett Put Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers on Notice Before Week 6

Steelers Promote Competitive ‘Catch-and-Run’ WR for NFL Debut vs. Browns

Steelers Promote Competitive ‘Catch-and-Run’ WR for NFL Debut vs. Browns

How the Steelers Replace WR Calvin Austin III vs. Browns in Week 6

How the Steelers Replace WR Calvin Austin III vs. Browns in Week 6

Jalen Ramsey Fires 2 Words on Playing in Week 6, Steelers Give Positive Update

Jalen Ramsey Fires 2 Words on Playing in Week 6, Steelers Give Positive Update

Lions Named Potential Suitor for Projected $62 Million CB

Lions Named Potential Suitor for Projected $62 Million CB

A.J. Brown Gives Odd Answer While Addressing Eagles Players’ Only Meeting

A.J. Brown Gives Odd Answer While Addressing Eagles Players’ Only Meeting

Ex-Steelers QB Named Potential Target for Browns in Wild Trade Idea

Ex-Steelers QB Named Potential Target for Browns in Wild Trade Idea

Steelers Rising Star and Veteran Snapper Deliver Blunt Messages on QB Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Rising Star and Veteran Snapper Deliver Blunt Messages on QB Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Named Suitor of Projected $53 Million WR With Calvin Austin III Sidelined

Steelers Named Suitor of Projected $53 Million WR With Calvin Austin III Sidelined

Lions’ Dan Campbell Strikes Down ESPN Aidan Hutchinson Report: ‘That’s Bogus’

Lions’ Dan Campbell Strikes Down ESPN Aidan Hutchinson Report: ‘That’s Bogus’

Commanders Host Former Washington Lineman & 2nd-Round Edge Rusher for Workouts

Commanders Host Former Washington Lineman & 2nd-Round Edge Rusher for Workouts

Steelers Host Former Top 10 NFL Draft Pick for Workout: Report

Steelers Host Former Top 10 NFL Draft Pick for Workout: Report

Steelers’ Juan Thornhill Made 1 Thing Clear on Ravens: ‘I Promise You’

Steelers’ Juan Thornhill Made 1 Thing Clear on Ravens: ‘I Promise You’

Steelers Bring Back Versatile LB Day After 2 Linebacker Departures

Steelers Bring Back Versatile LB Day After 2 Linebacker Departures

Lions Urged to Consider Reunion With Former Starting Defensive Back

Lions Urged to Consider Reunion With Former Starting Defensive Back

Commanders Urged to Make Blockbuster Move for Former 2nd-Round RB

Commanders Urged to Make Blockbuster Move for Former 2nd-Round RB

Steelers Lose 2nd Player to Practice Squad Poaching in 8 Days

Steelers Lose 2nd Player to Practice Squad Poaching in 8 Days

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks out on TE Pat Freiermuth’s Dip in Playing Time

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks out on TE Pat Freiermuth’s Dip in Playing Time

Bengals Execute ‘Stunner’ QB Trade 9 Days Before Facing Steelers: Report

Bengals Execute ‘Stunner’ QB Trade 9 Days Before Facing Steelers: Report

Mike Tomlin Fires 1 Line on Steelers Facing Browns and Bengals in 5-Day Span

Mike Tomlin Fires 1 Line on Steelers Facing Browns and Bengals in 5-Day Span

Eagles Get Bad Injury Update on Pro Bowl Lineman Landon Dickerson: Report

Eagles Get Bad Injury Update on Pro Bowl Lineman Landon Dickerson: Report