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 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

GM Omar Khan Speaks Out on Steelers QB Situation

GM Omar Khan Speaks Out on Steelers QB Situation

Steelers ‘Have Their Hat in the Ring’ for $364 Million QB: Report

Steelers ‘Have Their Hat in the Ring’ for $364 Million QB: Report

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Ships Steelers Super Bowl MVP & Pro Bowl QB

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Ships Steelers Super Bowl MVP & Pro Bowl QB

Steelers Get Jumpstart on NFL Free Agency, Sign Veteran Pass Catcher: Report

Steelers Get Jumpstart on NFL Free Agency, Sign Veteran Pass Catcher: Report

Jevon Holland Sends Free Agency Message After Dolphins Decide Safety’s Future

Jevon Holland Sends Free Agency Message After Dolphins Decide Safety’s Future

Mets ‘Showing Interest’ in Former All-Star Pitcher Reunion: Report

Mets ‘Showing Interest’ in Former All-Star Pitcher Reunion: Report

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Gets Unfortunate News 3 Weeks Before NFL Free Agency

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Gets Unfortunate News 3 Weeks Before NFL Free Agency

Ryan Clark Strongly Reacts to Ben Roethlisberger’s Steelers Criticism: ‘He’s Wrong’

Ryan Clark Strongly Reacts to Ben Roethlisberger’s Steelers Criticism: ‘He’s Wrong’

Dolphins Predicted to Still Consider Moving On From WR Tyreek Hill: Report

Dolphins Predicted to Still Consider Moving On From WR Tyreek Hill: Report

Steelers Showing ‘Belief’ Former Top 10 QB ‘Good Fit’ for Offense: Report

Steelers Showing ‘Belief’ Former Top 10 QB ‘Good Fit’ for Offense: Report

Mets Labeled ‘Sensible Fit’ for Two-Time Cy Young Finalist

Mets Labeled ‘Sensible Fit’ for Two-Time Cy Young Finalist

Steelers Projected to Land ‘Top-Five Player’ in 2025 NFL Draft

Steelers Projected to Land ‘Top-Five Player’ in 2025 NFL Draft

Steelers Encouraged to ‘Take a Swing At’ Bringing Back Veteran Starter

Steelers Encouraged to ‘Take a Swing At’ Bringing Back Veteran Starter

Yankees ‘Still’ Potential Fit for $260 Million 8-Time All-Star

Yankees ‘Still’ Potential Fit for $260 Million 8-Time All-Star

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence Breaks Silence on Steelers Trade Buzz

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence Breaks Silence on Steelers Trade Buzz

Former Steelers WR Trade Target Named Cut Candidate

Former Steelers WR Trade Target Named Cut Candidate

New ‘Sleeper Option’ Emerging for Steelers QB Russell Wilson: Report

New ‘Sleeper Option’ Emerging for Steelers QB Russell Wilson: Report

Steelers Make Final Call on Future of LB Preston Smith: Report

Steelers Make Final Call on Future of LB Preston Smith: Report

Steelers Add Local Product to Coaching Staff: Report

Steelers Add Local Product to Coaching Staff: Report

Dolphins Make Final Call on RB Raheem Mostert for 2025

Dolphins Make Final Call on RB Raheem Mostert for 2025

Former All-Pro WR Engaging Steelers in Trade Talks Could Be Released: Report

Former All-Pro WR Engaging Steelers in Trade Talks Could Be Released: Report

Jaguars Sound Off on Proposed Steelers Trade for QB Trevor Lawrence: Report

Jaguars Sound Off on Proposed Steelers Trade for QB Trevor Lawrence: Report

Steelers Proposing ‘Bombshell’ Trade to Land Ex-No. 1 Overall QB: Report

Steelers Proposing ‘Bombshell’ Trade to Land Ex-No. 1 Overall QB: Report

Dolphins Add Assistant With Ties to Former Offensive Rookie of the Year

Dolphins Add Assistant With Ties to Former Offensive Rookie of the Year

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Takes Indirect Shot at Dodgers Ahead of 2025 Campaign

Yankees’ Aaron Boone Takes Indirect Shot at Dodgers Ahead of 2025 Campaign