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 Linked to ‘Intriguing’ National Champion QB

Steelers Linked to ‘Intriguing’ National Champion QB

Steelers Make Final Call on Coordinators Teryl Austin, Arthur Smith

Steelers Make Final Call on Coordinators Teryl Austin, Arthur Smith

Art Rooney II Gives Telling Update on Steelers QB Future

Art Rooney II Gives Telling Update on Steelers QB Future

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Breaks Silence on Mike Tomlin’s Job Security

Steelers’ Art Rooney II Breaks Silence on Mike Tomlin’s Job Security

Steelers ‘Showing Quite a Bit of Interest’ in Dual-Threat College QB

Steelers ‘Showing Quite a Bit of Interest’ in Dual-Threat College QB

Steelers QB Reunion Floated as 2025 Offseason Possibility

Steelers QB Reunion Floated as 2025 Offseason Possibility

Steelers’ Ryan Watts Delivers Strong Message on Recovery From ‘Scary’ Injury

Steelers’ Ryan Watts Delivers Strong Message on Recovery From ‘Scary’ Injury

Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Mike Tomlin’s Steelers Coaching Staff

Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Mike Tomlin’s Steelers Coaching Staff

Steelers Insider Gives Bad Report on Mike Tomlin’s Coaching Philosophy

Steelers Insider Gives Bad Report on Mike Tomlin’s Coaching Philosophy

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Dolphins Unload WR Tyreek Hill to Desperate ‘Cap-Flush Contender’

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Dolphins Unload WR Tyreek Hill to Desperate ‘Cap-Flush Contender’

Steelers Tabbed Best Spot for $100 Million WR as George Pickens Addresses Future

Steelers Tabbed Best Spot for $100 Million WR as George Pickens Addresses Future

QB Russell Wilson Drops 7-Word Message on Steelers Future

QB Russell Wilson Drops 7-Word Message on Steelers Future

Steelers’ George Pickens Fires Back at Trade Rumor: ‘Stop Lying’

Steelers’ George Pickens Fires Back at Trade Rumor: ‘Stop Lying’

Blockbuster Dolphins Trade Prediction Sees Tyreek Hill Land With AFC East Rival

Blockbuster Dolphins Trade Prediction Sees Tyreek Hill Land With AFC East Rival

Steelers Add ‘Good Length’ in Secondary With Former Undrafted Free Agent

Steelers Add ‘Good Length’ in Secondary With Former Undrafted Free Agent

Steelers’ $41 Million Veteran Pegged Cut Candidate in 2025

Steelers’ $41 Million Veteran Pegged Cut Candidate in 2025

Dolphins Star Edge Rusher Pegged Potential Cut Candidate

Dolphins Star Edge Rusher Pegged Potential Cut Candidate

Steelers Bring Back Veteran RB With Major Backfield Questions Entering Offseason

Steelers Bring Back Veteran RB With Major Backfield Questions Entering Offseason

Steelers’ Patrick Queen Takes Dig at Ravens After Playoff Loss to Bills

Steelers’ Patrick Queen Takes Dig at Ravens After Playoff Loss to Bills

Steelers Shut Down NFC Foe Interested in Mike Tomlin Trade: Report

Steelers Shut Down NFC Foe Interested in Mike Tomlin Trade: Report

Cameron Heyward Speaks Out on Idea Steelers Quit vs. Ravens

Cameron Heyward Speaks Out on Idea Steelers Quit vs. Ravens

NFL Makes Historic 2025 Dolphins Announcement

NFL Makes Historic 2025 Dolphins Announcement

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Potentially Drops Possible Landing Spot in 1-Line Message

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Potentially Drops Possible Landing Spot in 1-Line Message

QB Russell Wilson Receives Indirect Shade From Broncos’ Sean Payton

QB Russell Wilson Receives Indirect Shade From Broncos’ Sean Payton

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Dolphins Ship WR Tyreek Hill to AFC Foe

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sees Dolphins Ship WR Tyreek Hill to AFC Foe

Justin Fields’ Steelers Future Dependent on Arthur Smith: Insider

Justin Fields’ Steelers Future Dependent on Arthur Smith: Insider

Steelers Sign Ex-Dual Threat College QB After Mike Tomlin Hypes QB Mobility

Steelers Sign Ex-Dual Threat College QB After Mike Tomlin Hypes QB Mobility

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Sends Stern 3-Word Message to Potential Trade Suitors

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Sends Stern 3-Word Message to Potential Trade Suitors

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers on Notice in Final 2024 Press Conference

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers on Notice in Final 2024 Press Conference

Steelers Insider Gives Bad Update on Team Locker Room After Ravens Loss

Steelers Insider Gives Bad Update on Team Locker Room After Ravens Loss