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

Seahawks Rookie WR Set to Make NFL Debut vs. 49ers

Seahawks Rookie WR Set to Make NFL Debut vs. 49ers

Steelers Get Bad News on Edge Rusher for Week 1 vs. Jets

Steelers Get Bad News on Edge Rusher for Week 1 vs. Jets

Steelers Make Final Call on Cameron Heyward’s Contract on Eve of Regular Season

Steelers Make Final Call on Cameron Heyward’s Contract on Eve of Regular Season

Steelers Add Cornerback Depth for Week 1 With Roster Move

Steelers Add Cornerback Depth for Week 1 With Roster Move

Tom Brady Issues Indirect Challenge to Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers

Tom Brady Issues Indirect Challenge to Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Defensive Back Speaks out on Facing Former Jets Teammates

Steelers Defensive Back Speaks out on Facing Former Jets Teammates

NFL Insider Stirs the Pot on Cameron Heyward-Steelers Contract Drama

NFL Insider Stirs the Pot on Cameron Heyward-Steelers Contract Drama

Pat Freiermuth Sends Strong 1-Line Message on Steelers Offense Ahead of Week 1

Pat Freiermuth Sends Strong 1-Line Message on Steelers Offense Ahead of Week 1

Steelers’ Week 1 Opponent Gets Bad Injury Update Days Before Matchup: Report

Steelers’ Week 1 Opponent Gets Bad Injury Update Days Before Matchup: Report

Steelers Announce Releasing Veteran Wide Receiver: Report

Steelers Announce Releasing Veteran Wide Receiver: Report

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Reacts to Aaron Rodgers ‘Revenge Game’ Narrative vs. Jets

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Reacts to Aaron Rodgers ‘Revenge Game’ Narrative vs. Jets

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Makes Final Week 1 Call on Cameron Heyward, Derrick Harmon

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Makes Final Week 1 Call on Cameron Heyward, Derrick Harmon

George Pickens Makes Strong Admission on Steelers Exit: ‘It Was Good for Me’

George Pickens Makes Strong Admission on Steelers Exit: ‘It Was Good for Me’

Veteran RB Jaylen Warren Makes Steelers History With Contract Extension

Veteran RB Jaylen Warren Makes Steelers History With Contract Extension

Lions OC Joined Dan Campbell’s Staff Instead of Ben Johnson, Bears: Report

Lions OC Joined Dan Campbell’s Staff Instead of Ben Johnson, Bears: Report

Lions Rookie Delivers 3-Word Message 1 Week Prior to 2025 NFL Opener

Lions Rookie Delivers 3-Word Message 1 Week Prior to 2025 NFL Opener

Steelers Urged to Target Disgruntled 1,000-Yard WR

Steelers Urged to Target Disgruntled 1,000-Yard WR

Steelers Part Ways With Veteran Wide Receiver: Report

Steelers Part Ways With Veteran Wide Receiver: Report

Steelers’ Will Howard Speaks out on How Hand Injury Impacts His Rookie Year

Steelers’ Will Howard Speaks out on How Hand Injury Impacts His Rookie Year

Veteran $28 Million WR Not Scheduled to Visit Steelers: Report

Veteran $28 Million WR Not Scheduled to Visit Steelers: Report

Former Lions Starter Gets Bad News 1 Week Prior to Season Opener

Former Lions Starter Gets Bad News 1 Week Prior to Season Opener

Steelers Super Bowl Champion Spills Truth on Aaron Rodgers Relationship

Steelers Super Bowl Champion Spills Truth on Aaron Rodgers Relationship

Former Big-Play WR Snubs Patriots, Signs With Eagles Instead: Report

Former Big-Play WR Snubs Patriots, Signs With Eagles Instead: Report

Steelers Receive Criticism After Missing on Another WR Signing

Steelers Receive Criticism After Missing on Another WR Signing

Lions’ Brad Holmes Makes Feelings Clear on Potential Za’Darius Smith Return

Lions’ Brad Holmes Makes Feelings Clear on Potential Za’Darius Smith Return

Veteran WR Sends Strong Reaction After Making Seahawks 53-Man Roster

Veteran WR Sends Strong Reaction After Making Seahawks 53-Man Roster

Surprising Steelers Cut Finds New Home With Patriots

Surprising Steelers Cut Finds New Home With Patriots

Cut Ex-Seahawks Starter Set to Join Pete Carroll With Las Vegas Raiders

Cut Ex-Seahawks Starter Set to Join Pete Carroll With Las Vegas Raiders

Veteran WR Scotty Miller Speaks out on 2025 Steelers Opportunity

Veteran WR Scotty Miller Speaks out on 2025 Steelers Opportunity

Steelers Predicted to Acquire $123 Million Saints WR

Steelers Predicted to Acquire $123 Million Saints WR