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 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

Social Media Reacts to NFL Blocking Steelers Ireland Travel Plans

Social Media Reacts to NFL Blocking Steelers Ireland Travel Plans

Dan Campbell Speaks out on Aidan Hutchinson, Lions Pass Rush After Ravens Win

Dan Campbell Speaks out on Aidan Hutchinson, Lions Pass Rush After Ravens Win

Pair of Former Steelers RBs Receive Devastating Injury Updates After Week 3

Pair of Former Steelers RBs Receive Devastating Injury Updates After Week 3

Mike Tomlin Reacts to Steelers Snapping Losing Streaks vs. Patriots

Mike Tomlin Reacts to Steelers Snapping Losing Streaks vs. Patriots

Cameron Heyward Calls out What’s Plaguing Steelers Defense in Key Area

Cameron Heyward Calls out What’s Plaguing Steelers Defense in Key Area

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Responds to Beating Brett Favre Accomplishment

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Responds to Beating Brett Favre Accomplishment

Steelers Make Surprising Move With Kaleb Johnson; Derrick Harmon Set for Debut

Steelers Make Surprising Move With Kaleb Johnson; Derrick Harmon Set for Debut

Seahawks Add Safety Day Ahead of Saints Matchup, Elevate 2 Players for Week 3

Seahawks Add Safety Day Ahead of Saints Matchup, Elevate 2 Players for Week 3

Steelers Make Telling RB Roster Move for Rookie Kaleb Johnson

Steelers Make Telling RB Roster Move for Rookie Kaleb Johnson

Steelers Projected to Replace Aaron Rodgers With Physically Gifted Dual-Threat QB

Steelers Projected to Replace Aaron Rodgers With Physically Gifted Dual-Threat QB

Seahawks Projected to Add Former All-Pro’s Brother to Secondary

Seahawks Projected to Add Former All-Pro’s Brother to Secondary

Lions’ Dan Campbell Offers Blunt Response on Edge Depth After Davenport Update

Lions’ Dan Campbell Offers Blunt Response on Edge Depth After Davenport Update

Lions Projected to Find New Frank Ragnow Replacement

Lions Projected to Find New Frank Ragnow Replacement

Steelers Give Positive Derrick Harmon Injury Update, Rule Out 3 Starters in Week 3

Steelers Give Positive Derrick Harmon Injury Update, Rule Out 3 Starters in Week 3

Steelers Pursued Another Ex-Patriots Defender Days Before New England Matchup

Steelers Pursued Another Ex-Patriots Defender Days Before New England Matchup

Steelers Getting Bad News on 2026 QB Class Early This Season: Analyst

Steelers Getting Bad News on 2026 QB Class Early This Season: Analyst

Steelers Make Final Call on Potential WR Tyreek Hill Trade: Report

Steelers Make Final Call on Potential WR Tyreek Hill Trade: Report

Seahawks Add Tough, Powerful Lineman Days Before Saints Matchup: Report

Seahawks Add Tough, Powerful Lineman Days Before Saints Matchup: Report

Steelers DC Teryl Austin Absolutely Blasts Glaring Defensive Issue

Steelers DC Teryl Austin Absolutely Blasts Glaring Defensive Issue

Commanders Named Potential Suitor for Former Cowboys 1st Rounder

Commanders Named Potential Suitor for Former Cowboys 1st Rounder

Steelers Named Potential Suitor for Former 1st-Round WR

Steelers Named Potential Suitor for Former 1st-Round WR

Lions Named Potential Suitor for Former Top 5 Edge Rusher

Lions Named Potential Suitor for Former Top 5 Edge Rusher

Steelers Receive Stark Warning Just 2 Weeks Into 2025 NFL Season

Steelers Receive Stark Warning Just 2 Weeks Into 2025 NFL Season

Eagles Bring Back Former 1st-Round Pick Less Than 2 Weeks After Release

Eagles Bring Back Former 1st-Round Pick Less Than 2 Weeks After Release

Rookie Kaleb Johnson Receives Bad 2025 Prognosis From Steelers Legend

Rookie Kaleb Johnson Receives Bad 2025 Prognosis From Steelers Legend

Steelers’ Derrick Harmon Delivers Strong Message on Potential Week 3 Debut

Steelers’ Derrick Harmon Delivers Strong Message on Potential Week 3 Debut