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 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

Aaron Rodgers Fires Cryptic Messages on Steelers, NFL Future

Aaron Rodgers Fires Cryptic Messages on Steelers, NFL Future

AFC North Rival Expressing Interest in Potential Steelers WR Trade Target: Report

AFC North Rival Expressing Interest in Potential Steelers WR Trade Target: Report

WR George Pickens Fires Conflicting First Cowboys Message Based on Steelers Tenure

WR George Pickens Fires Conflicting First Cowboys Message Based on Steelers Tenure

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Speaks out Again on Timeline to Sign QB Aaron Rodgers

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Speaks out Again on Timeline to Sign QB Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Announce Signing Strong Finishing Lineman With ‘Mean Streak’

Steelers Announce Signing Strong Finishing Lineman With ‘Mean Streak’

Aaron Rodgers Breaks Silence on ‘Personal Commitments’ Preventing Steelers Signing

Aaron Rodgers Breaks Silence on ‘Personal Commitments’ Preventing Steelers Signing

Steelers Urged to Pursue Big-Play WR on Trade Market

Steelers Urged to Pursue Big-Play WR on Trade Market

Steelers’ Will Howard Speaks out on Aaron Rodgers

Steelers’ Will Howard Speaks out on Aaron Rodgers

Mason Rudolph Breaks Silence on Steelers-George Pickens Trade

Mason Rudolph Breaks Silence on Steelers-George Pickens Trade

Mason Rudolph Speaks out on Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Pursuit

Mason Rudolph Speaks out on Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Pursuit

Steelers Urged to Make Aggressive Move With WR Calvin Austin III

Steelers Urged to Make Aggressive Move With WR Calvin Austin III

Steelers Get Bad News in WR Trade Market: Report

Steelers Get Bad News in WR Trade Market: Report

Former MVP Candidate QB Named Steelers Target if Aaron Rodgers Doesn’t Sign

Former MVP Candidate QB Named Steelers Target if Aaron Rodgers Doesn’t Sign

Long-Time Rival Lineman Delivers Strong Message to Steelers

Long-Time Rival Lineman Delivers Strong Message to Steelers

Commanders’ Dan Quinn Speaks out on Dolphins Matchup in Madrid

Commanders’ Dan Quinn Speaks out on Dolphins Matchup in Madrid

QB Justin Fields Delivers Another Message on Steelers Departure

QB Justin Fields Delivers Another Message on Steelers Departure

Steelers Show Interest in Trading for Former 1st-Round WR: Report

Steelers Show Interest in Trading for Former 1st-Round WR: Report

Former Steelers Executive Joining AFC Rival: Report

Former Steelers Executive Joining AFC Rival: Report

Steelers Tease ‘New Throwbacks’, Announce Dates for Alternate Uniforms

Steelers Tease ‘New Throwbacks’, Announce Dates for Alternate Uniforms

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Facing Criticism After Revealing Ireland Plan

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Facing Criticism After Revealing Ireland Plan

NFL Schedule Release Leak Reveals When Steelers Face Justin Fields, Jets in 2025

NFL Schedule Release Leak Reveals When Steelers Face Justin Fields, Jets in 2025

Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson Turns Heads at Rookie Minicamp

Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson Turns Heads at Rookie Minicamp

Potential Steelers Free Agent WR Target Visits NFC Foes: Report

Potential Steelers Free Agent WR Target Visits NFC Foes: Report

Steelers LB Sends Strong Message on Mason Rudolph, QB Situation

Steelers LB Sends Strong Message on Mason Rudolph, QB Situation

Steelers Receive Significant Aaron Rodgers Update Ahead of NFL Schedule Release

Steelers Receive Significant Aaron Rodgers Update Ahead of NFL Schedule Release