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 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

Mike Tomlin Speaks out on Steelers Playing in Ireland After Opponent Reveal

Mike Tomlin Speaks out on Steelers Playing in Ireland After Opponent Reveal

Steelers’ Omar Khan Sends Strong Message on 2025 NFL Season

Steelers’ Omar Khan Sends Strong Message on 2025 NFL Season

Steelers Sign Former College Star RB After Rookie Minicamp Tryout: Report

Steelers Sign Former College Star RB After Rookie Minicamp Tryout: Report

Mike Tomlin Sends Clear Message on QB Will Howard at Steelers Rookie Minicamp

Mike Tomlin Sends Clear Message on QB Will Howard at Steelers Rookie Minicamp

WR George Pickens Speaks out on Steelers Departure

WR George Pickens Speaks out on Steelers Departure

Steelers Urged to Consider Parting With Another Key Offensive Player

Steelers Urged to Consider Parting With Another Key Offensive Player

Former 1st-Round Pick Pegged Potential Commanders Trade Candidate

Former 1st-Round Pick Pegged Potential Commanders Trade Candidate

Patriots Former 2nd-Round Pick Pegged Trade or Cut Candidate

Patriots Former 2nd-Round Pick Pegged Trade or Cut Candidate

Steelers Insider Throws Cold Water on Potential Way to Replace George Pickens

Steelers Insider Throws Cold Water on Potential Way to Replace George Pickens

Ex-Lions 2nd-Round Pick Pegged Potential Trade or Cut Candidate

Ex-Lions 2nd-Round Pick Pegged Potential Trade or Cut Candidate

Steelers ‘In Play’ to Add Veteran WR That Aaron Rodgers ‘Totally Trusts’: Report

Steelers ‘In Play’ to Add Veteran WR That Aaron Rodgers ‘Totally Trusts’: Report

Steelers Make Final Decision With WR George Pickens: Report

Steelers Make Final Decision With WR George Pickens: Report

Steelers Predicted to Make 2026 Blockbuster QB Addition

Steelers Predicted to Make 2026 Blockbuster QB Addition

Ex-Highly Touted Packers Rookie on ‘Thin Ice’ Despite Rehab Progress: Analyst

Ex-Highly Touted Packers Rookie on ‘Thin Ice’ Despite Rehab Progress: Analyst

Ex-Pro Bowl QB Proposes Aaron Rodgers Deadline for Steelers

Ex-Pro Bowl QB Proposes Aaron Rodgers Deadline for Steelers

Dolphins Rookie QB Puts NFL on Notice: ‘A Lot of It’

Dolphins Rookie QB Puts NFL on Notice: ‘A Lot of It’

Steelers’ Will Howard Turns Heads After NFL Draft Weekend Playbook Request

Steelers’ Will Howard Turns Heads After NFL Draft Weekend Playbook Request

Ex-Steelers 1st-Round Pick in Hot Water as Details of Assault Allegations Emerge

Ex-Steelers 1st-Round Pick in Hot Water as Details of Assault Allegations Emerge

NFL Insider Provides Bad George Pickens-Steelers Update

NFL Insider Provides Bad George Pickens-Steelers Update

Steelers Eyeing ‘Big Move’ to Land Top-End Quarterback: Insider

Steelers Eyeing ‘Big Move’ to Land Top-End Quarterback: Insider

Steelers Former Undrafted Free Agent Sends Bold Message

Steelers Former Undrafted Free Agent Sends Bold Message

Ben Roethlisberger Delivers Bold Message to Steelers QB Will Howard

Ben Roethlisberger Delivers Bold Message to Steelers QB Will Howard

Browns Make Key Decision on Kenny Pickett’s Future After Drafting 2 QBs: Report

Browns Make Key Decision on Kenny Pickett’s Future After Drafting 2 QBs: Report

Steelers Still Have Potential Alternative to Signing Aaron Rodgers: Insider

Steelers Still Have Potential Alternative to Signing Aaron Rodgers: Insider

Steelers Sign Super Bowl Champion Playmaker: Report

Steelers Sign Super Bowl Champion Playmaker: Report

Steelers Release Veteran DT Days After Drafting Pair of Defensive Linemen: Report

Steelers Release Veteran DT Days After Drafting Pair of Defensive Linemen: Report