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

George Pickens Sends Cryptic Message to Minkah Fitzpatrick after Steelers Trade

George Pickens Sends Cryptic Message to Minkah Fitzpatrick after Steelers Trade

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Speaks out on Losing Minkah Fitzpatrick in Big Trade

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Speaks out on Losing Minkah Fitzpatrick in Big Trade

Steelers Make Potentially Telling Move for TE Connor Heyward’s Future

Steelers Make Potentially Telling Move for TE Connor Heyward’s Future

Steelers Give Key Update on Newly Acquired TE Jonnu Smith

Steelers Give Key Update on Newly Acquired TE Jonnu Smith

NFL Insiders Reveal Full Details on Steelers ‘Doozy’ Jalen Ramsey Trade: Report

NFL Insiders Reveal Full Details on Steelers ‘Doozy’ Jalen Ramsey Trade: Report

Steelers WR Coach Speaks Out on ‘Challenge’ of Working With QB Aaron Rodgers

Steelers WR Coach Speaks Out on ‘Challenge’ of Working With QB Aaron Rodgers

NFL Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Dolphins’ Jalen Ramsey to AFC West

NFL Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Dolphins’ Jalen Ramsey to AFC West

Super Bowl Champion Summarizes Steelers WRs With 1 Unique Word

Super Bowl Champion Summarizes Steelers WRs With 1 Unique Word

Lions’ Brian Branch Puts NFL on Notice: ‘We Feel Invincible’

Lions’ Brian Branch Puts NFL on Notice: ‘We Feel Invincible’

NFL Trade Pitch Ships Steelers $31 Million Playmaker

NFL Trade Pitch Ships Steelers $31 Million Playmaker

Former Controversial Lions WR Parts Ways With NFC Foe

Former Controversial Lions WR Parts Ways With NFC Foe

LeSean McCoy Blasts Ex-Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger for Aaron Rodgers Hot Take

LeSean McCoy Blasts Ex-Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger for Aaron Rodgers Hot Take

Steelers Encouraged to Pursue ‘Acrobatic’ Former All-Pro WR

Steelers Encouraged to Pursue ‘Acrobatic’ Former All-Pro WR

Jerome Bettis Speaks out on Steelers Rookie RB Kaleb Johnson

Jerome Bettis Speaks out on Steelers Rookie RB Kaleb Johnson

Steelers 2024 1st-Round Pick Troy Fautanu Raising Eyebrows Ahead of Training Camp

Steelers 2024 1st-Round Pick Troy Fautanu Raising Eyebrows Ahead of Training Camp

Seahawks Called on to Pursue $111 Million Former All-Pro After Shaquill Griffin Signing

Seahawks Called on to Pursue $111 Million Former All-Pro After Shaquill Griffin Signing

Steelers Floated as Potential Landing Spot for Former Top 10, First-Round QB

Steelers Floated as Potential Landing Spot for Former Top 10, First-Round QB

Aaron Rodgers Fires Clear Message on Steelers Roster

Aaron Rodgers Fires Clear Message on Steelers Roster

NFL Insider Projects Potential Record-Setting Deal for Steelers’ T.J. Watt

NFL Insider Projects Potential Record-Setting Deal for Steelers’ T.J. Watt

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Puts ‘Society’ on Blast Over His Private Life

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Puts ‘Society’ on Blast Over His Private Life

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Reveals Whether 2025 Will Be His Final NFL Season

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Reveals Whether 2025 Will Be His Final NFL Season

Edge Rusher Derick Hall Sends Clear Message on Seahawks Pass Rush

Edge Rusher Derick Hall Sends Clear Message on Seahawks Pass Rush

Steelers Insider Stirs the Pot on Potential Jalen Ramsey Trade

Steelers Insider Stirs the Pot on Potential Jalen Ramsey Trade

Steelers’ Omar Khan Puts Late-Round CB on Notice

Steelers’ Omar Khan Puts Late-Round CB on Notice

Seahawks Predicted to Potentially Add Cornerback

Seahawks Predicted to Potentially Add Cornerback

Steelers Non-Factor in Pursuit of Former All-Pro CB: Report

Steelers Non-Factor in Pursuit of Former All-Pro CB: Report

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Takes Major Shot at Bills Defense

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Takes Major Shot at Bills Defense

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Puts Former Team on Blast: Report

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Puts Former Team on Blast: Report

Lions Floated as Potential Blockbuster Trade Suitor for Disgruntled Star

Lions Floated as Potential Blockbuster Trade Suitor for Disgruntled Star

Seahawks Called on to Address Same Roster Weakness

Seahawks Called on to Address Same Roster Weakness