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

Dolphins Replace Jevon Holland as Safety Lands With NFC Foe: Report

Dolphins Replace Jevon Holland as Safety Lands With NFC Foe: Report

Steelers Sign Former Ravens LB for Second Straight Offseason: Report

Steelers Sign Former Ravens LB for Second Straight Offseason: Report

Steelers Social Media Reacts to Eagles Trading Kenny Pickett Back to AFC North

Steelers Social Media Reacts to Eagles Trading Kenny Pickett Back to AFC North

Steelers Lose Veteran CB, Set to Follow Same Pattern to Find Replacement: Report

Steelers Lose Veteran CB, Set to Follow Same Pattern to Find Replacement: Report

QB Justin Fields Makes Final Free Agency Decision: Report

QB Justin Fields Makes Final Free Agency Decision: Report

Steelers Social Media Erupts After Dan Moore Signs Big Free Agent Contract

Steelers Social Media Erupts After Dan Moore Signs Big Free Agent Contract

Steelers Make Final Call on RB Jaylen Warren: Report

Steelers Make Final Call on RB Jaylen Warren: Report

NFL Insider Links Steelers to Free Agent QB After DK Metcalf Blockbuster Trade

NFL Insider Links Steelers to Free Agent QB After DK Metcalf Blockbuster Trade

Steelers ‘Have Interest’ in Signing 2024 Pro Bowl QB: Report

Steelers ‘Have Interest’ in Signing 2024 Pro Bowl QB: Report

Dolphins Announce $3.3 Million Move Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Dolphins Announce $3.3 Million Move Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Steelers Expected to Enter NFL Free Agency With ‘Nightmare’ QB Scenario

Steelers Expected to Enter NFL Free Agency With ‘Nightmare’ QB Scenario

Eagles Named Potential Big Suitor for $142 Million Edge Rusher

Eagles Named Potential Big Suitor for $142 Million Edge Rusher

Steelers Insider Links Pit to Ex-Pro Bowl Defensive Lineman Hitting NFL Free Agency

Steelers Insider Links Pit to Ex-Pro Bowl Defensive Lineman Hitting NFL Free Agency

Former Steelers Fan Favorite Makes Football Return: Report

Former Steelers Fan Favorite Makes Football Return: Report

Steelers Listed Among Favorites to Acquire $72 Million WR

Steelers Listed Among Favorites to Acquire $72 Million WR

‘Don’t Rule Out’ Steelers Targeting the Next Kordell Stewart: Analyst

‘Don’t Rule Out’ Steelers Targeting the Next Kordell Stewart: Analyst

Steelers Have Deadline to Re-Sign Justin Fields, Says Team Insider

Steelers Have Deadline to Re-Sign Justin Fields, Says Team Insider

Steelers Projected to Make Blockbuster Draft Choice, Grab Polarizing QB Prospect

Steelers Projected to Make Blockbuster Draft Choice, Grab Polarizing QB Prospect

Steelers Floated as Potential Destination for $110 Million Veteran CB

Steelers Floated as Potential Destination for $110 Million Veteran CB

Favorite Emerging in Steelers’ Russell Wilson-Justin Fields QB Sweepstakes: Report

Favorite Emerging in Steelers’ Russell Wilson-Justin Fields QB Sweepstakes: Report

$55 Million WR ‘Could Be Heading’ to Steelers: Report

$55 Million WR ‘Could Be Heading’ to Steelers: Report

Mets Projected to Acquire $96 Million Starter

Mets Projected to Acquire $96 Million Starter

Dolphins Projected to Add Prospect With ‘Top-10’ Potential to Fill Big Need

Dolphins Projected to Add Prospect With ‘Top-10’ Potential to Fill Big Need

Steelers Receive Disappointing News From QB Matthew Stafford

Steelers Receive Disappointing News From QB Matthew Stafford

Steelers Projected to Nab ‘Savvy Route Runner’ With All-Pro Comp in Ideal Draft Haul

Steelers Projected to Nab ‘Savvy Route Runner’ With All-Pro Comp in Ideal Draft Haul

Steelers Ex-WR Target Possibly Back on NFL Trade Block: ‘Listening to Trade Offers’

Steelers Ex-WR Target Possibly Back on NFL Trade Block: ‘Listening to Trade Offers’

Potential Steelers WR Target Confirmed to be on Trade Block

Potential Steelers WR Target Confirmed to be on Trade Block

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Put on Blast for Coaching Staff Hire

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Put on Blast for Coaching Staff Hire

Omar Khan’s Response to Steelers-Matthew Stafford Question Turning Heads

Omar Khan’s Response to Steelers-Matthew Stafford Question Turning Heads

Dolphins Set to Make Major Move as Terron Armstead Decides Future: Report

Dolphins Set to Make Major Move as Terron Armstead Decides Future: Report