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

Proposed Trade Sends Lions $26 Million CB to Replace Terrion Arnold

Proposed Trade Sends Lions $26 Million CB to Replace Terrion Arnold

Bengals’ Zac Taylor Indirectly Puts Steelers, AFC North on Notice

Bengals’ Zac Taylor Indirectly Puts Steelers, AFC North on Notice

Steelers Get Positive Injury Updates on Joey Porter Jr., Alex Highsmith: Report

Steelers Get Positive Injury Updates on Joey Porter Jr., Alex Highsmith: Report

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Offers Grim Update on Edge Rusher Derick Hall

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Offers Grim Update on Edge Rusher Derick Hall

Lions’ Dan Campbell Offers Mixed Review of Lineman’s First NFL Start

Lions’ Dan Campbell Offers Mixed Review of Lineman’s First NFL Start

Steelers Add ‘Intriguing’ DB With Explosive Potential Ahead of Rivalry Showdowns

Steelers Add ‘Intriguing’ DB With Explosive Potential Ahead of Rivalry Showdowns

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley Sounds Off on Lack of Carries Narrative After Week 5 Loss

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley Sounds Off on Lack of Carries Narrative After Week 5 Loss

Lions’ Dan Campbell Uses Foul Language While Speaking out on David Montgomery

Lions’ Dan Campbell Uses Foul Language While Speaking out on David Montgomery

Mike Macdonald Sounds Off on Defense, Takes Blame After Loss to Buccaneers

Mike Macdonald Sounds Off on Defense, Takes Blame After Loss to Buccaneers

Jalen Hurts Fires 1 Line to Explain Eagles Blowing 14-Point Lead in Broncos Loss

Jalen Hurts Fires 1 Line to Explain Eagles Blowing 14-Point Lead in Broncos Loss

Steelers Have ‘Easy Button Option’ to Replace Injured Calvin Austin III: Reporter

Steelers Have ‘Easy Button Option’ to Replace Injured Calvin Austin III: Reporter

Steelers Get Positive Update on Calvin Austin III Injury: Report

Steelers Get Positive Update on Calvin Austin III Injury: Report

Ex-Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Floated as Trade Candidate Again Ahead of NFL Deadline

Ex-Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Floated as Trade Candidate Again Ahead of NFL Deadline

Steelers’ Darius Slay Sounds Off at Criticism on Social Media

Steelers’ Darius Slay Sounds Off at Criticism on Social Media

Seahawks Predicted to be Top Buyer at NFL Trade Deadline

Seahawks Predicted to be Top Buyer at NFL Trade Deadline

Steelers’ DeShon Elliott Blasts NFL for ‘Unapproved’ Towel Fine

Steelers’ DeShon Elliott Blasts NFL for ‘Unapproved’ Towel Fine

Steelers’ Derrick Harmon Turning Heads Early in Rookie Campaign

Steelers’ Derrick Harmon Turning Heads Early in Rookie Campaign

Steelers’ Teryl Austin Assigns Blame for Late Busted Coverage vs. Vikings

Steelers’ Teryl Austin Assigns Blame for Late Busted Coverage vs. Vikings

Steelers Pursuing Secondary Depth, Host Former Rival Safety: Report

Steelers Pursuing Secondary Depth, Host Former Rival Safety: Report

Ex-Steelers QB Named Top Trade Option to ‘Spark’ Bengals

Ex-Steelers QB Named Top Trade Option to ‘Spark’ Bengals

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Gets Bad Prognosis After Career-Low in Snaps vs. Vikings

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Gets Bad Prognosis After Career-Low in Snaps vs. Vikings

Steelers Floated as Potential Suitor for $56 Million WR Amid Calvin Austin III Injury

Steelers Floated as Potential Suitor for $56 Million WR Amid Calvin Austin III Injury

Dan Campbell Puts Lions on Notice Amid NFL’s Outburst in Blocked Field Goals

Dan Campbell Puts Lions on Notice Amid NFL’s Outburst in Blocked Field Goals

Myles Garrett Fires Message on Lions Offense After Week 4 Showdown

Myles Garrett Fires Message on Lions Offense After Week 4 Showdown

Mike Tomlin Put on Blast for Steelers’ Week 4 4th Down Decision: ‘Indefensible’

Mike Tomlin Put on Blast for Steelers’ Week 4 4th Down Decision: ‘Indefensible’

Steelers Get Bad Injury Updates on Jalen Ramsey, Calvin Austin III: Report

Steelers Get Bad Injury Updates on Jalen Ramsey, Calvin Austin III: Report

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni Explains Fiery Exchange With Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni Explains Fiery Exchange With Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield

DK Metcalf Reacts to Breakout Steelers Performance vs. Vikings

DK Metcalf Reacts to Breakout Steelers Performance vs. Vikings

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Reacts to Dominating Browns in Week 4

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Reacts to Dominating Browns in Week 4

Dan Campbell Sends Warning to Lions Offense After 3rd Straight 30-Plus Point Game

Dan Campbell Sends Warning to Lions Offense After 3rd Straight 30-Plus Point Game