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 Insider Gives Bad Update on Team Locker Room After Ravens Loss

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

Bill Cowher Calls for Steelers Changes After Another Early Playoff Exit

Bill Cowher Calls for Steelers Changes After Another Early Playoff Exit

Dolphins Senior Personnel Executive Floated as ‘Lead Candidate’ for GM Opening

Dolphins Senior Personnel Executive Floated as ‘Lead Candidate’ for GM Opening

Steelers Giving Clear Indication on Mike Tomlin’s Future: Report

Steelers Giving Clear Indication on Mike Tomlin’s Future: Report

Steelers’ George Pickens Posts Emphatic Message After Playoff Exit

Steelers’ George Pickens Posts Emphatic Message After Playoff Exit

Russell Wilson Speaks Out on Steelers Future After Early Playoff Exit

Russell Wilson Speaks Out on Steelers Future After Early Playoff Exit

Mike Tomlin Responds to Steelers’ Team Record Sixth Straight Playoff Loss

Mike Tomlin Responds to Steelers’ Team Record Sixth Straight Playoff Loss

Proposed Trade Sees Steelers Replace Russell Wilson With $180 Million QB

Proposed Trade Sees Steelers Replace Russell Wilson With $180 Million QB

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Speaks Out on Mike Tomlin

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Speaks Out on Mike Tomlin

Russell Wilson’s Steelers Future Called Into Question Ahead of Ravens Rematch

Russell Wilson’s Steelers Future Called Into Question Ahead of Ravens Rematch

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Speaks Out on No Playoff Wins Before Ravens Matchup

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Speaks Out on No Playoff Wins Before Ravens Matchup

Steelers’ Broderick Jones Gets Honest on Ravens Playoff Matchup

Steelers’ Broderick Jones Gets Honest on Ravens Playoff Matchup

Dolphins Urged to Make Pair of Blockbuster Trades to Replace WR Tyreek Hill

Dolphins Urged to Make Pair of Blockbuster Trades to Replace WR Tyreek Hill

Ravens Take Inadvertent Shot at Steelers’ George Pickens Ahead of Playoff Matchup

Ravens Take Inadvertent Shot at Steelers’ George Pickens Ahead of Playoff Matchup

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Issues Challenge to WR George Pickens After 3-Drop Game

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Issues Challenge to WR George Pickens After 3-Drop Game

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Makes Shocking Remark in ‘Wild’ Postgame Outburst: ‘I’m Out’

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Makes Shocking Remark in ‘Wild’ Postgame Outburst: ‘I’m Out’

Patriots Miss Out on Top Pick, But Still Possess NFL Draft Options

Patriots Miss Out on Top Pick, But Still Possess NFL Draft Options

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers on Notice After Ending 2024 Season on 4-Game Skid

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers on Notice After Ending 2024 Season on 4-Game Skid

Mike Tomlin Addresses Justin Fields as Calls Mount for Russell Wilson Benching

Mike Tomlin Addresses Justin Fields as Calls Mount for Russell Wilson Benching

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks Out on George Pickens After 3 Drops vs. Bengals

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks Out on George Pickens After 3 Drops vs. Bengals

AFC Foe Has ‘Discussed Interest’ in Steelers’ Arthur Smith for Head Coach: Report

AFC Foe Has ‘Discussed Interest’ in Steelers’ Arthur Smith for Head Coach: Report

Dolphins Make Telling Roster Move Ahead of Pivotal Season Finale

Dolphins Make Telling Roster Move Ahead of Pivotal Season Finale

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Sends Message Before Bengals Matchup: ‘Very Personal’

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Sends Message Before Bengals Matchup: ‘Very Personal’

Steelers’ George Pickens Goes Viral After Abruptly Ending Media Interview

Steelers’ George Pickens Goes Viral After Abruptly Ending Media Interview

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Claps Back at Postgame Reaction After Chiefs Loss

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Claps Back at Postgame Reaction After Chiefs Loss

Steelers Floated as ‘Intriguing Match’ for $380 Million QB

Steelers Floated as ‘Intriguing Match’ for $380 Million QB

Mike Tomlin Fires Blunt 1 Word on How Steelers Fix Season Woes

Mike Tomlin Fires Blunt 1 Word on How Steelers Fix Season Woes

Dolphins Get Good News on Tua Tagovailoa Injury: Report

Dolphins Get Good News on Tua Tagovailoa Injury: Report

Steelers Veteran CB Pegged Candidate to Lose Defensive Role

Steelers Veteran CB Pegged Candidate to Lose Defensive Role

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Gets Bad News Ahead of Must-Win Week 17 Showdown

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Gets Bad News Ahead of Must-Win Week 17 Showdown