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 Showed Interest in Former All-Pro WR: Report

Steelers Showed Interest in Former All-Pro WR: Report

Ravens’ John Harbaugh Delivers Clear Message on Steelers Adding Aaron Rodgers

Ravens’ John Harbaugh Delivers Clear Message on Steelers Adding Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Announce Aaron Rodgers’ Number; More Contract Details Surface

Steelers Announce Aaron Rodgers’ Number; More Contract Details Surface

Steelers Part Ways With Former Patriots Defensive Back: Report

Steelers Part Ways With Former Patriots Defensive Back: Report

Mike Tomlin’s True Feelings on Steelers’ Wait for Aaron Rodgers Revealed: Report

Mike Tomlin’s True Feelings on Steelers’ Wait for Aaron Rodgers Revealed: Report

NFL Insider Delivers Strong Message on Steelers QB Will Howard

NFL Insider Delivers Strong Message on Steelers QB Will Howard

Steelers-Aaron Rodgers Contract Details Surface: Report

Steelers-Aaron Rodgers Contract Details Surface: Report

QB Aaron Rodgers Makes Final Decision on Steelers for 2025 NFL Season: Report

QB Aaron Rodgers Makes Final Decision on Steelers for 2025 NFL Season: Report

Former Athletic, Versatile Safety Prospect Announces Signing With Steelers

Former Athletic, Versatile Safety Prospect Announces Signing With Steelers

Steelers Put on Notice as Proposed Trade Sends $180 Million QB to Pittsburgh

Steelers Put on Notice as Proposed Trade Sends $180 Million QB to Pittsburgh

Steelers Renew Trade Talks for Playmaker Amid Bad Injury News at OTAs: Report

Steelers Renew Trade Talks for Playmaker Amid Bad Injury News at OTAs: Report

Steelers Hosting Veteran Big-Play WR Week After TE Inquiry Surfaces: Report

Steelers Hosting Veteran Big-Play WR Week After TE Inquiry Surfaces: Report

Steelers’ Broderick Jones Speaks out on His ‘Funky’ 2024 Role

Steelers’ Broderick Jones Speaks out on His ‘Funky’ 2024 Role

Steelers’ Alex Highsmith Delivers Strong Message on Rookie

Steelers’ Alex Highsmith Delivers Strong Message on Rookie

Steelers Third-Year Playmaker Turning Heads at Offseason Workouts

Steelers Third-Year Playmaker Turning Heads at Offseason Workouts

Steelers Announce Already Parting Ways With Rookie DE

Steelers Announce Already Parting Ways With Rookie DE

Packers Predicted to Prevent ‘Publicly Anticipated’ Breakup With All-Pro

Packers Predicted to Prevent ‘Publicly Anticipated’ Breakup With All-Pro

Steelers Express Interest in ‘Blazing’ Fast Third-Year WR: Report

Steelers Express Interest in ‘Blazing’ Fast Third-Year WR: Report

Steelers ‘Had Trade Discussions’ to Land Playmaker Coming Off Career Year: Report

Steelers ‘Had Trade Discussions’ to Land Playmaker Coming Off Career Year: Report

Dolphins Had ‘Trade Discussions’ to Send Playmaker to AFC Foe: Report

Dolphins Had ‘Trade Discussions’ to Send Playmaker to AFC Foe: Report

Former Steelers WR Trade Target Pegged Cut Candidate

Former Steelers WR Trade Target Pegged Cut Candidate

Packers RB Josh Jacobs Delivers Strong Message to NFL

Packers RB Josh Jacobs Delivers Strong Message to NFL

Kenny Pickett Appears to Take Indirect Shot at Mike Tomlin, Steelers

Kenny Pickett Appears to Take Indirect Shot at Mike Tomlin, Steelers

WR Tyreek Hill Delivers Strong Message to Dolphins Teammates: ‘It Was Tough’

WR Tyreek Hill Delivers Strong Message to Dolphins Teammates: ‘It Was Tough’

QB Mason Rudolph Sends Strong Message on Return to Steelers

QB Mason Rudolph Sends Strong Message on Return to Steelers

Steelers Announce Signing Experienced College WR From Rookie Minicamp

Steelers Announce Signing Experienced College WR From Rookie Minicamp

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Eagles Part With Playmaker Entering Contract Season

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Eagles Part With Playmaker Entering Contract Season

Commanders Urged to Sign $95 Million Edge Rusher

Commanders Urged to Sign $95 Million Edge Rusher

Dolphins Urged to Replace Jalen Ramsey With $38 Million CB

Dolphins Urged to Replace Jalen Ramsey With $38 Million CB

Steelers Urged to Make Trade for ‘Big Arm’ QB as Final Offseason Move

Steelers Urged to Make Trade for ‘Big Arm’ QB as Final Offseason Move