Dave Holcomb
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Dave Holcomb

Expertise:
NFL, Football, MLB, Baseball
Education:
Syracuse University
Location:
Marietta, Georgia

Experience

Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions.

Originally from Pittsburgh, he has covered sports at the high school, college and professional level for outlets including the Star-Ledger, Football Nation, FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker.

He has also published four books, including his first novel in October 2021.

Dave has been a Heavy contributor since February 2022.

Education

Dave Holcomb earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in 2013.

Latest Articles From Dave Holcomb

  • Steelers QB Coach Tom Arth Speaks Out on QB Justin Fields

    Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback coach Tom Arth praised quarterback Justin Fields for the progress he's made during training camp.

  • Steelers Floated as Potential Landing Spot for Projected $136 Million WR

  • Lions Urged to Shop Versatile Veteran for ‘Sneaky’ Return on Trade Market

  • Steelers $5 Million Draft Bust Named Top Trade Candidate

  • Dan Campbell Puts Lions WR Room on Notice: ‘We’re Waiting’

  • Lions Receive Encouraging Injury Update on QB Hendon Hooker, Add Speedy CB

    The Detroit Lions received a positive injury update on quarterback Hendon Hooker and signed cornerback Javelin Guidry on August 14.

  • Lions Get Bad News With Lineman’s Injury Update: Report

  • Lions’ Dan Campbell Gives Shout-Out to Undrafted Rookie After Preseason Debut

  • Ex-Eagles Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles Makes Final Call on 2024 Season

  • Steelers Bring Back Veteran Safety 3 Weeks After Cutting Him

  • Steelers ‘Inching’ to Final Resolution in Possible Brandon Aiyuk Trade: Report

    NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers are "inching" their way to acquiring wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk from the San Francisco 49ers.

  • Eagles Claim Rival TE, Ex-College Wildcat QB Off Waivers

  • Steelers Add Potential ‘Strong, Steady Presence’ With LB Signing: Report

  • Eagles OC Bridging ‘Fractured’ Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni Relationship: Report

  • Eagles’ A.J. Brown Speaks Out on 1st-Round CB Quinyon Mitchell: ‘He Hasn’t’

  • Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown Sends Strong Challenge to RB Jahmyr Gibbs

  • Steelers Undrafted Free Agent Opening Eyes During Training Camp

  • Steelers’ George Pickens Rips His Latest WR Ranking: ‘The League Is Playing With Me’

  • Eagles Floated as Possible Trade Destination for Former $135 Million Edge Rusher

  • Lions’ Dan Campbell Challenges Starting Safety: ‘It’s Time’

    Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on August 2 that it's time safety Kerby Joseph becomes a staple on defense.

  • Lions OC Offers Bold Statement on WR Jameson Williams

  • Eagles’ Massive UDFA Pegged Roster Candidate Due to ‘Untapped Potential’

  • Steelers’ Justin Fields Has ‘Gained Some Ground’ in QB Competition: Report

  • Steelers Announce They’re Bringing Back Veteran Edge Rusher

  • Steelers Sign WR Day After Rookie WR Roman Wilson Exits Camp With Injury

    The Pittsburgh Steelers announced signing wide receiver Tarik Black one day after rookie wideout Roman Wilson left practice with an injury on a cart.

  • Proposed Trades See Steelers Lose Veteran Defensive Linemen

  • Lions Lose Veteran Kicker to Season-Ending Injury

  • Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown Speaks Out on WR Jameson Williams

  • Lions Announce Adding Versatile Lineman Ahead of NFL Training Camp

  • Eagles’ Saquon Barkley Sounds Off on ‘Disrespectful’ Phone Call With Giants

    Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley told The Athletic's Dianna Russini that he felt disrespected during a phone call with the New York Giants just before NFL free agency.