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

Blockbuster Dolphins Trade Proposal Ships WR Tyreek Hill to Cowboys

Blockbuster Dolphins Trade Proposal Ships WR Tyreek Hill to Cowboys

Former Steelers QB Puts Browns on Notice After Offseason Trade

Former Steelers QB Puts Browns on Notice After Offseason Trade

Wild Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Steelers Land Franchise QB for T.J. Watt

Wild Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Steelers Land Franchise QB for T.J. Watt

Phillies Urged to Consider Acquiring $50 Million CF

Phillies Urged to Consider Acquiring $50 Million CF

$50 Million CF Floated as Potential Mets Trade Target

$50 Million CF Floated as Potential Mets Trade Target

Dodgers Urged to Pursue Rival’s 3-Time All-Star

Dodgers Urged to Pursue Rival’s 3-Time All-Star

Steelers Host Edge Prospect With ‘Untapped Upside’: Report

Steelers Host Edge Prospect With ‘Untapped Upside’: Report

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Turns Heads With Instagram Post Amid Contract Speculation

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Turns Heads With Instagram Post Amid Contract Speculation

Rams Urged to Consider Former 2nd-Round WR to Help Replace Cooper Kupp

Rams Urged to Consider Former 2nd-Round WR to Help Replace Cooper Kupp

Packers Host ‘Violent’ National Champion Run Defender: Report

Packers Host ‘Violent’ National Champion Run Defender: Report

Lions Pursuing Former Highly-Touted, Rival Edge Rusher: Report

Lions Pursuing Former Highly-Touted, Rival Edge Rusher: Report

Justin Fields Speaks Out on Steelers Midseason Benching

Justin Fields Speaks Out on Steelers Midseason Benching

Former Eagles Standout Fires Cryptic Message Weeks After Sudden Offseason Trade

Former Eagles Standout Fires Cryptic Message Weeks After Sudden Offseason Trade

Versatile DB, Highly Productive College Pass Rusher Visit Steelers: Report

Versatile DB, Highly Productive College Pass Rusher Visit Steelers: Report

Yankees Bring Back Veteran Pitcher 2 Days After Being Designated for Assignment

Yankees Bring Back Veteran Pitcher 2 Days After Being Designated for Assignment

Steelers Announce Adding Much-Needed Offensive Line Depth

Steelers Announce Adding Much-Needed Offensive Line Depth

Yankees’ Breakout Infielder Speaks Out on Potential Contract Extension

Yankees’ Breakout Infielder Speaks Out on Potential Contract Extension

Dolphins’ Terron Armstead Makes Final Call on NFL Future

Dolphins’ Terron Armstead Makes Final Call on NFL Future

Steelers May Have Revealed Part of QB Draft Plan: Analyst

Steelers May Have Revealed Part of QB Draft Plan: Analyst

Former Steelers WR Signs With NFC Foe: Report

Former Steelers WR Signs With NFC Foe: Report

Steelers Host Highly-Touted QB, Three Other Draft Prospects: Report

Steelers Host Highly-Touted QB, Three Other Draft Prospects: Report

NFL Insider Floats Why Aaron Rodgers Might Be Waiting to Sign With Steelers

NFL Insider Floats Why Aaron Rodgers Might Be Waiting to Sign With Steelers

Steelers Host Four Draft Prospects, Including First-Round Graded WR: Report

Steelers Host Four Draft Prospects, Including First-Round Graded WR: Report

Steelers Put on Blast for Potentially High Drama Offense: ‘Worse Combination’

Steelers Put on Blast for Potentially High Drama Offense: ‘Worse Combination’

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Breaks Silence on Aaron Rodgers Pursuit

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Breaks Silence on Aaron Rodgers Pursuit

Russell Wilson Sends Strong Message on Aaron Rodgers After Steelers Departure

Russell Wilson Sends Strong Message on Aaron Rodgers After Steelers Departure

NFL Insider Puts Steelers, Mike Tomlin on Blast Over Aaron Rodgers Pursuit

NFL Insider Puts Steelers, Mike Tomlin on Blast Over Aaron Rodgers Pursuit

Ex-Steelers QB Russell Wilson Delivers Bold Message After Signing With Giants

Ex-Steelers QB Russell Wilson Delivers Bold Message After Signing With Giants

Steelers Claim ‘Athletic’ Technician Off Waivers From AFC Rival: Report

Steelers Claim ‘Athletic’ Technician Off Waivers From AFC Rival: Report

Commanders Predicted to Land ‘Best Ball-Hawking Safety’ in 2025 Class

Commanders Predicted to Land ‘Best Ball-Hawking Safety’ in 2025 Class