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 QB Skylar Thompson Makes Admission on Aaron Rodgers

Steelers QB Skylar Thompson Makes Admission on Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers Shares Stern Message He Sent to Steelers Line in Training Camp

Aaron Rodgers Shares Stern Message He Sent to Steelers Line in Training Camp

Steelers Urged to Replaced Will Howard With Polarizing QB

Steelers Urged to Replaced Will Howard With Polarizing QB

Mark Madden Puts Cameron Heyward on Blast After Ending Contract Hold-In

Mark Madden Puts Cameron Heyward on Blast After Ending Contract Hold-In

Lions’ Morice Norris Takes ‘Significant Step’ to Return After Serious Injury

Lions’ Morice Norris Takes ‘Significant Step’ to Return After Serious Injury

Cameron Heyward Sends Remorseful Message to Aaron Rodgers: ‘I Have to Apologize’

Cameron Heyward Sends Remorseful Message to Aaron Rodgers: ‘I Have to Apologize’

Steelers Announce Signing UFL Edge Rusher Star, Waive OT

Steelers Announce Signing UFL Edge Rusher Star, Waive OT

Steelers Plan to Host Big-Play WR After Releasing Hyped Rookie Playmaker: Report

Steelers Plan to Host Big-Play WR After Releasing Hyped Rookie Playmaker: Report

Ex-Steelers Kenny Pickett Receives Terrible News From Browns

Ex-Steelers Kenny Pickett Receives Terrible News From Browns

Steelers Make ‘Interesting Signing’ With Recently Released CB: Report

Steelers Make ‘Interesting Signing’ With Recently Released CB: Report

Lions Get Lifeline From Bengals, Edge Rusher Trey Hendrickson

Lions Get Lifeline From Bengals, Edge Rusher Trey Hendrickson

Seahawks Again Linked to Disgruntled All-Pro Pass Rusher

Seahawks Again Linked to Disgruntled All-Pro Pass Rusher

Mason Rudolph Offers Praise for Pair of Steelers Young Playmakers

Mason Rudolph Offers Praise for Pair of Steelers Young Playmakers

Dan Campbell Stresses Lions Noticing ‘Physical’ Undrafted Rookie WR

Dan Campbell Stresses Lions Noticing ‘Physical’ Undrafted Rookie WR

Mason Rudolph Speaks out on Preseason Return to Acrisure Stadium

Mason Rudolph Speaks out on Preseason Return to Acrisure Stadium

Ex-Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Predicted to Request Another Fresh Start

Ex-Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Predicted to Request Another Fresh Start

Former Eagles 1st-Round WR Jalen Reagor Receives Grim Outlook With Chargers

Former Eagles 1st-Round WR Jalen Reagor Receives Grim Outlook With Chargers

Browns Urged to Make Surprising Move With QB Joe Flacco

Browns Urged to Make Surprising Move With QB Joe Flacco

Seahawks Predicted to Cut Ties With Former Cowboys Starter

Seahawks Predicted to Cut Ties With Former Cowboys Starter

Former Steelers 3rd-Round Pick Pegged Preseason Cut Candidate

Former Steelers 3rd-Round Pick Pegged Preseason Cut Candidate

Ex-Steelers Rival Sends Cameron Heyward Indirect Warning on Contract

Ex-Steelers Rival Sends Cameron Heyward Indirect Warning on Contract

Mike Tomlin Clearly Answers Which Steelers CB Will Draw Toughest 2025 Assignments

Mike Tomlin Clearly Answers Which Steelers CB Will Draw Toughest 2025 Assignments

Ex-Top 10 Pick, Former Steelers CB Signing With Falcons: Report

Ex-Top 10 Pick, Former Steelers CB Signing With Falcons: Report

Steelers WR Roman Wilson Gets Potentially Bad News: Report

Steelers WR Roman Wilson Gets Potentially Bad News: Report

Mike Tomlin Reacts to Potential Cameron Heyward Misses Games Over Contract Dispute

Mike Tomlin Reacts to Potential Cameron Heyward Misses Games Over Contract Dispute

Reason for Steelers’ Calvin Austin III Absence Finally Revealed: Report

Reason for Steelers’ Calvin Austin III Absence Finally Revealed: Report

NFL Trade Proposal Ships Steelers WR Tyreek Hill for Edge Rusher, Draft Picks

NFL Trade Proposal Ships Steelers WR Tyreek Hill for Edge Rusher, Draft Picks

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Breaks Silence on Contract Standoff

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Breaks Silence on Contract Standoff

Steelers Cut Ties With Versatile Rookie Playmaker in Slew of Roster Moves

Steelers Cut Ties With Versatile Rookie Playmaker in Slew of Roster Moves

Eagles Rookie QB Speaks out on Week 1 Preseason Struggles

Eagles Rookie QB Speaks out on Week 1 Preseason Struggles