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 Bad News on Promising 2024 Draft Pick

Steelers Announce Bad News on Promising 2024 Draft Pick

Steelers Make History in Undrafted Free Agent Market: Report

Steelers Make History in Undrafted Free Agent Market: Report

Fifth-Round Pick Speaks out on Pittsburgh Visit After Steelers Draft Selection

Fifth-Round Pick Speaks out on Pittsburgh Visit After Steelers Draft Selection

National Champion QB Sends Message After Landing With Steelers in Sixth Round

National Champion QB Sends Message After Landing With Steelers in Sixth Round

Potential Aaron Rodgers Suitor Adds New QB During Day 3 of NFL Draft

Potential Aaron Rodgers Suitor Adds New QB During Day 3 of NFL Draft

Steelers Deliver Clear Message on Aaron Rodgers During NFL Draft

Steelers Deliver Clear Message on Aaron Rodgers During NFL Draft

NFL Fans Offer Heartfelt Messages to Steelers First-Rounder After His Mom Dies

NFL Fans Offer Heartfelt Messages to Steelers First-Rounder After His Mom Dies

Steelers Make Final Draft Decision on QB Shedeur Sanders

Steelers Make Final Draft Decision on QB Shedeur Sanders

Steelers Insider Stirs the Pot on Team’s First-Round Draft Plan: ‘Not Sanders’

Steelers Insider Stirs the Pot on Team’s First-Round Draft Plan: ‘Not Sanders’

Steelers Predicted to Make Big NFL Draft Splash Thursday

Steelers Predicted to Make Big NFL Draft Splash Thursday

Steelers Floated as Potential Trade Suitor for 4-Time Pro Bowl QB

Steelers Floated as Potential Trade Suitor for 4-Time Pro Bowl QB

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks out on Top QB Prospect Shedeur Sanders

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks out on Top QB Prospect Shedeur Sanders

Mike Tomlin Has Brief Answer on Aaron Rodgers’ Possible Draft Impact for Steelers

Mike Tomlin Has Brief Answer on Aaron Rodgers’ Possible Draft Impact for Steelers

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Delivers One-Liner on Recent Aaron Rodgers Reaction

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Delivers One-Liner on Recent Aaron Rodgers Reaction

Steelers ‘Interested’ in Big NFL Draft Move: Report

Steelers ‘Interested’ in Big NFL Draft Move: Report

Proposed Blockbuster Trade Ships Steelers Former 2nd-Round QB

Proposed Blockbuster Trade Ships Steelers Former 2nd-Round QB

Aaron Rodgers Delivers Clear Message on Contract Negotiations With Steelers

Aaron Rodgers Delivers Clear Message on Contract Negotiations With Steelers

Aaron Rodgers Breaks Silence on Future, Potential to Sign With Steelers

Aaron Rodgers Breaks Silence on Future, Potential to Sign With Steelers

Powerful, Versatile Defensive Lineman ‘Clear Favorite’ for Steelers in 1st Round: Report

Powerful, Versatile Defensive Lineman ‘Clear Favorite’ for Steelers in 1st Round: Report

Gold Glove, World Series-Winning Infielder Named Potential Yankees Trade Target

Gold Glove, World Series-Winning Infielder Named Potential Yankees Trade Target

Lions Named Top Landing Spot for Former All-Pro CB

Lions Named Top Landing Spot for Former All-Pro CB

Former Eagles All-Pro Visiting Super Bowl Contender: Report

Former Eagles All-Pro Visiting Super Bowl Contender: Report

Dolphins Put Former 2nd-Round Pick on Notice: ‘Can’t Hold His Hand’

Dolphins Put Former 2nd-Round Pick on Notice: ‘Can’t Hold His Hand’

Steelers Projected to Find ‘Long-Term Answer’ With Blockbuster Selection

Steelers Projected to Find ‘Long-Term Answer’ With Blockbuster Selection

Steelers Announce Bringing Back More Offensive Line Depth

Steelers Announce Bringing Back More Offensive Line Depth

Steelers Super Bowl Champion Slams Team’s Pursuit of Aaron Rodgers: ‘Makes Me Sick’

Steelers Super Bowl Champion Slams Team’s Pursuit of Aaron Rodgers: ‘Makes Me Sick’

Steelers Predicted to Potentially Face New Competition for QB Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Predicted to Potentially Face New Competition for QB Aaron Rodgers

Former Steelers CB Patrick Peterson Makes Final Decision on 2025 Season

Former Steelers CB Patrick Peterson Makes Final Decision on 2025 Season

Steelers Host QB Prospect Compared to Former Top 5 Pick, Ex-Pit Starter: Report

Steelers Host QB Prospect Compared to Former Top 5 Pick, Ex-Pit Starter: Report

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Commanders Star Edge Rusher

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Commanders Star Edge Rusher