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 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

Steelers Playmaker Hospitalized With Injury vs. Vikings: Report

Steelers Playmaker Hospitalized With Injury vs. Vikings: Report

Aaron Rodgers Delivers Clear Message to Steelers After Near Vikings Comeback

Aaron Rodgers Delivers Clear Message to Steelers After Near Vikings Comeback

Seahawks Ex-Pro Bowl CB Becoming Target on NFL Trade Market: Report

Seahawks Ex-Pro Bowl CB Becoming Target on NFL Trade Market: Report

Steelers’ Skylar Thompson Suffers Minor Injuries in Ireland Robbery: Report

Steelers’ Skylar Thompson Suffers Minor Injuries in Ireland Robbery: Report

Steelers Make Final Call on RB Jaylen Warren for Week 4 Ireland Game

Steelers Make Final Call on RB Jaylen Warren for Week 4 Ireland Game

Ex-Steelers’ Russell Wilson Fires Blunt Message Amid Trade Rumors After Benching

Ex-Steelers’ Russell Wilson Fires Blunt Message Amid Trade Rumors After Benching

Lions Projected to Target Strong-Armed Athlete as Next QB Project

Lions Projected to Target Strong-Armed Athlete as Next QB Project

Steelers Elevate Veteran RB With Jaylen Warren’s Status Uncertain vs. Vikings

Steelers Elevate Veteran RB With Jaylen Warren’s Status Uncertain vs. Vikings

Dolphins Projected to Possibly Replace Tua Tagovailoa With ‘Breakout’ Athletic QB

Dolphins Projected to Possibly Replace Tua Tagovailoa With ‘Breakout’ Athletic QB

Eagles Floated as Trade Suitor as CB Injuries Begin to Mount

Eagles Floated as Trade Suitor as CB Injuries Begin to Mount

Myles Garrett Claps Back at Lions OC John Morton’s Message to Browns Defense

Myles Garrett Claps Back at Lions OC John Morton’s Message to Browns Defense

Steelers’ DK Metcalf Fires Clear Message on Playing in Ireland

Steelers’ DK Metcalf Fires Clear Message on Playing in Ireland

NFL Exec Pushes Back on Steelers Ireland Narrative, Art Rooney II Fails to Clarify

NFL Exec Pushes Back on Steelers Ireland Narrative, Art Rooney II Fails to Clarify

Dolphins Predicted to Pair Kenneth Grant With Generational DL Talent

Dolphins Predicted to Pair Kenneth Grant With Generational DL Talent

Ex-Lions Head Coach, Browns DC Reacts to Subtle Detroit Trash Talk Before Week 4

Ex-Lions Head Coach, Browns DC Reacts to Subtle Detroit Trash Talk Before Week 4

Aaron Rodgers Speaks out on Former Steelers Assistant Brian Flores’ NFL Future

Aaron Rodgers Speaks out on Former Steelers Assistant Brian Flores’ NFL Future

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Speaks out on QB Sam Darnold After Game-Winning FG Drive

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Speaks out on QB Sam Darnold After Game-Winning FG Drive

Steelers Deliver Bad News on Alex Highsmith Ahead of Historic Ireland Game

Steelers Deliver Bad News on Alex Highsmith Ahead of Historic Ireland Game

Steelers Projected to Supplant Aaron Rodgers With ‘Breakout Star’ QB

Steelers Projected to Supplant Aaron Rodgers With ‘Breakout Star’ QB

Seahawks Bring Back Smart DB as Part of Roster Shuffle Day Before Cardinals Game

Seahawks Bring Back Smart DB as Part of Roster Shuffle Day Before Cardinals Game

Lions Sign Veteran Pass-Catcher & Bolster Defensive Line Days Before Week 4

Lions Sign Veteran Pass-Catcher & Bolster Defensive Line Days Before Week 4

Lions’ Dan Campbell Puts Struggling Former 1st-Round Pick on Notice

Lions’ Dan Campbell Puts Struggling Former 1st-Round Pick on Notice

Steelers Get Terrible Russell Wilson News Just 3 Weeks Into 2025 Season

Steelers Get Terrible Russell Wilson News Just 3 Weeks Into 2025 Season

Steelers ‘Pivoted a Bit’ in NFL Trade Market: Insider

Steelers ‘Pivoted a Bit’ in NFL Trade Market: Insider