Dave Holcomb
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Dave Holcomb

Expertise:
NFL, Football, MLB, Baseball
Education:
Syracuse University
Location:
Marietta, Georgia

Experience

Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions.

Originally from Pittsburgh, he has covered sports at the high school, college and professional level for outlets including the Star-Ledger, Football Nation, FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker.

He has also published four books, including his first novel in October 2021.

Dave has been a Heavy contributor since February 2022.

Education

Dave Holcomb earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in 2013.

Latest Articles From Dave Holcomb

  • Mike Tomlin Gets Candid on Attention George Pickens Will See as Steelers Top WR

    Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had a lot of positive things to say how wide receiver George Pickens will handle being the team's top wide receiver this season.

  • Cowboys Assistant Takes Dig at Steelers QB Justin Fields

  • Steelers Urged to Add Former $90 Million All-Pro CB

  • Dan Campbell Spills Truth on Lions Ex-2nd Rounder Before Week 1: ‘Here to Stay’

  • Steelers Sign Rival’s Former Safety: Report

  • Lions Predicted to Face $90 Million Decision on Alim McNeill’s Future

    Bleacher Report projected Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill to land a 4-year, $90 million contract extension.

  • NFL Insider Argues MVP Caliber QB Could Sign With Steelers to ‘Stick It’ to Cowboys

  • Proposed ‘Bold’ Trade Sees Steelers Ship RB to AFC Foe

  • Steelers Bring Back Veteran WR 3 Days After Cutting Him

  • Social Media Reacts to Steelers Missing Out on 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk

  • LB Nick Herbig Delivers Message to Steelers Coaches: ‘I’d Love To Do That’

    Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Nick Herbig said he would love for the team to use more three-outside linebacker formations during the 2024 regular season.

  • Lions Announce Bringing Back Veteran WR 3 Days After Release

  • Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Sends Message to Falcons’ Raheem Morris: ‘Better Be Ready’

  • Lions Turn Heads by Adding Veteran WR to Practice Squad: Report

  • Steelers Place Promising Rookie on IR in Slew of Roster Moves on NFL Cutdown Day

  • Steelers Floated as Potential Trade Destination for Ex-2nd Round WR

  • Lions Cut Rookie Minicamp Standout, WR Trade Deadline Acquisition: Reports

  • Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks Out on WR George Pickens

  • Lions’ Dan Campbell Makes Admission on LB James Houston After Preseason Finale

  • Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers Undrafted Rookie on Notice With 2-Word Message

    Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin claimed undrafted rookie free agent Beanie Bishop Jr. hasn't done enough yet this preseason.

  • Steelers’ Russell Wilson Singles Out Maligned OT Broderick Jones

  • Steelers Urged to Trade a QB, Sign Ex-Pro Bowler as Replacement

  • Proposed Trade Sends Lions ‘High-Impact Deep Threat’ in Exchange for Veteran WR

  • Lions Pushed to Sign Veteran Starting Lineman Right ‘Now’

  • 3 Center Options for the Steelers After Nate Herbig’s Injury

    Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan has a few center options he could pursue after Nate Herbig's injury.

  • Steelers’ Broderick Jones Put on Blast for ‘Getting Bullied’ Against Bills

  • Lions’ Dan Campbell Speaks Out on Rookie Day 3 Selection

  • 2-Time Pro Bowl QB Suggested as Potential 2025 Target for Steelers

  • Eagles’ Kenny Pickett Under Scrutiny After Week 2 Preseason Performance

  • Steelers’ George Pickens Sends Message on QB Russell Wilson

    Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens offered praise for starting quarterback Russell Wilson.