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

DeShon Elliott Fires Blunt 7-Word Message to Steelers on QB Aaron Rodgers

DeShon Elliott Fires Blunt 7-Word Message to Steelers on QB Aaron Rodgers

$71 Million WR ‘Absolutely’ Intends to Seek Trade to Steelers: Report

$71 Million WR ‘Absolutely’ Intends to Seek Trade to Steelers: Report

Steelers’ Justin Fields Breaks Social Media Silence After Super Bowl

Steelers’ Justin Fields Breaks Social Media Silence After Super Bowl

Dolphins Projected to Add ‘True Mismatch’ to Replicate All-Pro Success

Dolphins Projected to Add ‘True Mismatch’ to Replicate All-Pro Success

Steelers Projected to Make Potential Reach for Chance to Exit ‘QB Purgatory’

Steelers Projected to Make Potential Reach for Chance to Exit ‘QB Purgatory’

Ex-Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw Reveals Future TV Retirement Plans

Ex-Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw Reveals Future TV Retirement Plans

Steelers Organization Potentially Split on QB Russell Wilson, Justin Fields: Report

Steelers Organization Potentially Split on QB Russell Wilson, Justin Fields: Report

Steelers Assistant Sends 4-Word Message After Re-Joining Mike Tomlin’s Staff

Steelers Assistant Sends 4-Word Message After Re-Joining Mike Tomlin’s Staff

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Breaks Silence on Week 18 Postgame Outburst

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Breaks Silence on Week 18 Postgame Outburst

NFL Makes Historic 2025 Steelers Announcement

NFL Makes Historic 2025 Steelers Announcement

Steelers, QB Russell Wilson Predicted to Have ‘New Start’ in 2025

Steelers, QB Russell Wilson Predicted to Have ‘New Start’ in 2025

Cowboys All-Pro Disses Steelers’ T.J. Watt

Cowboys All-Pro Disses Steelers’ T.J. Watt

NFL Insider Slams New Detail in Steelers-Russell Wilson Clash: ‘Patently False’

NFL Insider Slams New Detail in Steelers-Russell Wilson Clash: ‘Patently False’

Blockbuster Trade Pitch Sends Dolphins 4-Time Champion in Rare NFL Deal

Blockbuster Trade Pitch Sends Dolphins 4-Time Champion in Rare NFL Deal

Dodgers Infielder Puts Rest of MLB on Notice With Strong 2025 Prediction

Dodgers Infielder Puts Rest of MLB on Notice With Strong 2025 Prediction

Steelers Insider Reveals New Detail in Russell Wilson-Arthur Smith Clash

Steelers Insider Reveals New Detail in Russell Wilson-Arthur Smith Clash

Steelers Implored to Target Ex-Rival Head Coach

Steelers Implored to Target Ex-Rival Head Coach

NFC Foe Called on to ‘Prioritize’ Steelers QB Justin Fields in Free Agency

NFC Foe Called on to ‘Prioritize’ Steelers QB Justin Fields in Free Agency

Steelers Urged to Re-Load Defense, Pair Minkah Fitzpatrick With Fellow Ex-All-Pro

Steelers Urged to Re-Load Defense, Pair Minkah Fitzpatrick With Fellow Ex-All-Pro

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks out on Possible Pete Carroll Reunion With Raiders

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks out on Possible Pete Carroll Reunion With Raiders

Ex-Dodgers All-Star Indicates Desire to Play in 2025: Report

Ex-Dodgers All-Star Indicates Desire to Play in 2025: Report

Steelers Seemingly Reveal First Coaching Staff Change of 2025 Offseason

Steelers Seemingly Reveal First Coaching Staff Change of 2025 Offseason

Dodgers Proposed Trade Ships 2-Time Champion Reliever to Hated AL Team

Dodgers Proposed Trade Ships 2-Time Champion Reliever to Hated AL Team

Steelers Insider Gives Bad Update on QB Russell Wilson

Steelers Insider Gives Bad Update on QB Russell Wilson

Dolphins Urged to ‘Swing’ for Projected $36 Million Defensive Lineman

Dolphins Urged to ‘Swing’ for Projected $36 Million Defensive Lineman

Steelers Predicted to Add ‘Catch-and-Run Specialist’ to Lift ‘Pedestrian’ Offense

Steelers Predicted to Add ‘Catch-and-Run Specialist’ to Lift ‘Pedestrian’ Offense

Dolphins Predicted to Replace S Jevon Holland With ‘Versatile’ National Champion

Dolphins Predicted to Replace S Jevon Holland With ‘Versatile’ National Champion

Ben Roethlisberger Pours Gasoline on Growing Steelers Coaching Staff Narrative

Ben Roethlisberger Pours Gasoline on Growing Steelers Coaching Staff Narrative

Dolphins Hire AFC Foe’s Former Assistant as Special Teams Coordinator: Report

Dolphins Hire AFC Foe’s Former Assistant as Special Teams Coordinator: Report

Steelers Linked to ‘Intriguing’ National Champion QB

Steelers Linked to ‘Intriguing’ National Champion QB