Dave Holcomb
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Dave Holcomb

Expertise:
NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions
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 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

  • Lions Projected to Find ‘Tag-Team’ Edge Rusher After Surprising Draft Move

    The Athletic's Ben Standig projected the Detroit Lions to draft Alabama's Chris Braswell after trading out of the first round in the 2024 NFL draft.

  • Dodgers Sign Former All-Star Starting Pitcher: Report

  • Lions Potentially Losing TE to NFC Contender in ‘Rare RFA Action’: Report

  • Former Rival Coach Speaks Out on Steelers’ Justin Fields Trade

  • Lions Urged to Target Speedy WR in Proposed Trade

  • Steelers Connected to Projected $22 Million Offensive Starter

    Pro Football Focus' Brad Spielberger named the Pittsburgh Steelers the best landing spot for free agent center Connor Williams.

  • Steelers to Host Pre-Draft Visit With Aggressive QB With ‘Live Arm’

  • Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Speaks Out on Ohtani Gambling Probe

  • Steelers Projected to Land Local College Product With ‘Loads of Potential’

  • Lions WR Josh Reynolds Makes Final Free Agency Decision: Report

  • Lions Labeled Potential Suitor for Projected $143 Million Edge Rusher

    Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox named the Detroit Lions a potential suitor for edge rusher Josh Allen.

  • NFL Media Reacts to Steelers Adding Historic Kick Returner Cordarrelle Patterson

  • New Steelers QB’s Fiancée Fires Message After Signing Contract

  • Lions Take ‘Big Swing’ at Projected $82 Million CB in Blockbuster Trade Proposal

  • Lions Open Door for Veteran Starter Returning

  • T.J. Watt Sounds Off on Steelers’ Recent ‘Embarrassing’ Playoff Futility

  • Lions’ Dan Campbell Puts the Rest of the NFL on Notice

  • Lions Predicted to Add Forceful Edge Rusher With ‘Jarring Power’

  • Steelers Urged to Target 2-Time Super Bowl Winning LT

  • Lions Advised to Consider Acquiring Projected $41 Million CB

    Fansided's Brad Berreman proposed the Detroit Lions consider acquiring cornerback Greg Newsome II from the Cleveland Browns to replace Cameron Sutton.

  • Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Breaks Silence on Kenny Pickett’s Departure

  • Lions Projected to Land ‘Game Changer’ WR in Proposed Trade

  • Kenny Pickett’s Newly Built $2.7 Million Pittsburgh Home Is Up for Sale

  • Lions ‘Natural Fit’ for $97 Million CB After Cameron Sutton Release

  • Steelers Projected to ‘Be Aggressive,’ Trade Up to Fill Need in 1st Round

    CBS Sports' Josh Edwards predicted the Pittsburgh Steelers to trade up to select Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham.

  • Lions Predicted to Nab ‘A Steal’ to Complement Aidan Hutchinson

  • Lions Urged to Consider Acquiring All-Pro WR in Blockbuster Trade

  • Lions Make Final Decision on CB Cameron Sutton

  • Steelers Ship Starting Lineman for All-Pro WR in Proposed Blockbuster Trade

  • Steelers Called on to Target 5-Time All-Pro to Push Dan Moore at LT

    ESPN's Bill Barnwell urged the Pittsburgh Steelers to sign left tackle David Bakhtiari to compete with left tackle Dan Moore Jr.