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

T.J. Watt Sends No-Word Reaction After Inking Record-Setting Deal With Steelers

T.J. Watt Sends No-Word Reaction After Inking Record-Setting Deal With Steelers

Former Steelers WR Set to Retire From NFL: Report

Former Steelers WR Set to Retire From NFL: Report

Steelers Get Bad News on Potential Pursuit of 49ers WR Jauan Jennings: Report

Steelers Get Bad News on Potential Pursuit of 49ers WR Jauan Jennings: Report

Seahawks Urged to Shop Former 2nd-Round Pick on Trade Market

Seahawks Urged to Shop Former 2nd-Round Pick on Trade Market

NFL Trade Proposal Sees Steelers Part With Calvin Austin III for Disgruntled WR

NFL Trade Proposal Sees Steelers Part With Calvin Austin III for Disgruntled WR

New T.J. Watt-Steelers Contract Projection Differs From Garrett Deal in Key Way

New T.J. Watt-Steelers Contract Projection Differs From Garrett Deal in Key Way

Lions Predicted to ‘Go All-In’ With Blockbuster Trade For Deep Playoff Run

Lions Predicted to ‘Go All-In’ With Blockbuster Trade For Deep Playoff Run

Steelers Get Warning on New TE Jonnu Smith

Steelers Get Warning on New TE Jonnu Smith

Former All-Pro Deemed Steelers Cut Candidate Ahead of 2025 NFL Training Camp

Former All-Pro Deemed Steelers Cut Candidate Ahead of 2025 NFL Training Camp

Seahawks Urged to Add Another CB Even After Shaquill Griffin Signing

Seahawks Urged to Add Another CB Even After Shaquill Griffin Signing

Dan Campbell Speaks out on Lions Team Owner Sheila Hamp

Dan Campbell Speaks out on Lions Team Owner Sheila Hamp

Jerome Bettis Second-Guesses 1 Steelers Offseason Move

Jerome Bettis Second-Guesses 1 Steelers Offseason Move

Steelers Get Positive But Also Mixed Update on T.J. Watt Contract Negotiations

Steelers Get Positive But Also Mixed Update on T.J. Watt Contract Negotiations

Steelers Get Indirect Warning on CB Jalen Ramsey

Steelers Get Indirect Warning on CB Jalen Ramsey

Member of Rooney Family Sounds Off on Paying T.J. Watt: ‘Absolutely Insane’

Member of Rooney Family Sounds Off on Paying T.J. Watt: ‘Absolutely Insane’

Dolphins Have Obvious Remaining Need After Jalen Ramsey Trade to Steelers

Dolphins Have Obvious Remaining Need After Jalen Ramsey Trade to Steelers

Steelers Media Tells Off Cameron Heyward Defensive Line Ranking: ‘Disrespect’

Steelers Media Tells Off Cameron Heyward Defensive Line Ranking: ‘Disrespect’

‘Wild’ NFL Trade Pitch Sees Dolphins Replace Tua Tagovailoa With 2023 MVP Candidate

‘Wild’ NFL Trade Pitch Sees Dolphins Replace Tua Tagovailoa With 2023 MVP Candidate

NFL Insiders Stir Pot on Motivation Behind Jalen Ramsey-Minkah Fitzpatrick Trade

NFL Insiders Stir Pot on Motivation Behind Jalen Ramsey-Minkah Fitzpatrick Trade

Seahawks’ Sam Darnold on Hot Seat Despite $100.5 Million Contract: Insider

Seahawks’ Sam Darnold on Hot Seat Despite $100.5 Million Contract: Insider

QB Hendon Hooker Gets Strong Prediction on Lions Future

QB Hendon Hooker Gets Strong Prediction on Lions Future

Steelers Predicted to Land 4,000-Yard QB as Aaron Rodgers Replacement

Steelers Predicted to Land 4,000-Yard QB as Aaron Rodgers Replacement

Terry Bradshaw Again Sounds Off on Steelers Failing QB Kenny Pickett

Terry Bradshaw Again Sounds Off on Steelers Failing QB Kenny Pickett

Seahawks Projected to Target QB on the Rise as Potential Sam Darnold Replacement

Seahawks Projected to Target QB on the Rise as Potential Sam Darnold Replacement

Previously Highly Touted Lions D-Lineman Listed Among NFL’s ‘Most Overpaid’

Previously Highly Touted Lions D-Lineman Listed Among NFL’s ‘Most Overpaid’

Steelers Urged to Target Ex-All-Pro Safety to Replace Minkah Fitzpatrick

Steelers Urged to Target Ex-All-Pro Safety to Replace Minkah Fitzpatrick

Ex- Steelers’ Chase Claypool Sends Passionate Message to NFL With Injury Update

Ex- Steelers’ Chase Claypool Sends Passionate Message to NFL With Injury Update

NFL Insider Challenges Mike Tomlin Player Coach Narrative

NFL Insider Challenges Mike Tomlin Player Coach Narrative

Seahawks Waive Former 3rd-Round Pick to Make Room for Shaquill Griffin

Seahawks Waive Former 3rd-Round Pick to Make Room for Shaquill Griffin

NFL Personality Throws Cold Water on T.J. Watt Trade Rumors: ‘I Would Be Stunned’

NFL Personality Throws Cold Water on T.J. Watt Trade Rumors: ‘I Would Be Stunned’