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

Veteran Calais Campbell Sends Message to Dolphins Before Must-Win Browns Matchup

Veteran Calais Campbell Sends Message to Dolphins Before Must-Win Browns Matchup

Mike Florio Theorizes WR George Pickens Wants to Leave Steelers After Chiefs Loss

Mike Florio Theorizes WR George Pickens Wants to Leave Steelers After Chiefs Loss

Adam Schefter Gives Bleak Steelers QB Outlook: ‘This Is Where They Are’

Adam Schefter Gives Bleak Steelers QB Outlook: ‘This Is Where They Are’

Dolphins Make Final Decision on Former All-Pro Edge Rusher Shaq Barrett

Dolphins Make Final Decision on Former All-Pro Edge Rusher Shaq Barrett

Cameron Heyward Potentially Hints One Player Is Causing Steelers Defensive Issues

Cameron Heyward Potentially Hints One Player Is Causing Steelers Defensive Issues

Mike Tomlin Summarizes Latest Steelers Loss With ‘Blunt’ Line

Mike Tomlin Summarizes Latest Steelers Loss With ‘Blunt’ Line

Tyreek Hill Puts Dolphins Coaches on Notice After Drops vs. 49ers

Tyreek Hill Puts Dolphins Coaches on Notice After Drops vs. 49ers

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks Out on Russell Wilson After His First 2 Turnover Game

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks Out on Russell Wilson After His First 2 Turnover Game

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers Defense on Notice After Ravens Loss

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers Defense on Notice After Ravens Loss

Linebacker Patrick Queen Calls Out Steelers Defense After Consecutive Losses

Linebacker Patrick Queen Calls Out Steelers Defense After Consecutive Losses

Russell Wilson Fires Strong Message After Loss to Ravens: ‘It Can’t Happen’

Russell Wilson Fires Strong Message After Loss to Ravens: ‘It Can’t Happen’

Steelers Social Media Torn Over Possible Diontae Johnson Reunion

Steelers Social Media Torn Over Possible Diontae Johnson Reunion

Ravens All-Pro Puts Steelers’ Patrick Queen on Notice Before Week 16 Showdown

Ravens All-Pro Puts Steelers’ Patrick Queen on Notice Before Week 16 Showdown

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Declines Comment on Tyreek Hill’s Latest Cryptic Tweet

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Declines Comment on Tyreek Hill’s Latest Cryptic Tweet

Steelers DC Issues Strong Message on Struggling CB Joey Porter Jr.

Steelers DC Issues Strong Message on Struggling CB Joey Porter Jr.

QB Russell Wilson Sends Clear Message as Steelers Aim to Bounce Back vs. Ravens

QB Russell Wilson Sends Clear Message as Steelers Aim to Bounce Back vs. Ravens

Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Speaks Out on His Job Security

Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Speaks Out on His Job Security

Dolphins Bring Back Backup QB Days After Release

Dolphins Bring Back Backup QB Days After Release

Steelers’ George Pickens Turns Heads With Workout While Rehabbing Hamstring

Steelers’ George Pickens Turns Heads With Workout While Rehabbing Hamstring

Kenny Pickett Speaks Out on Facing Steelers After Offseason Trade Request

Kenny Pickett Speaks Out on Facing Steelers After Offseason Trade Request

Steelers Bring Back Lineman for 2nd Time This Season, Release Veteran Edge Rusher

Steelers Bring Back Lineman for 2nd Time This Season, Release Veteran Edge Rusher

Mike Tomlin Provides Telling Update on T.J. Watt Ankle Injury

Mike Tomlin Provides Telling Update on T.J. Watt Ankle Injury

Dolphins Receive Very Positive Update on ‘Scary’ WR Grant DuBose Injury

Dolphins Receive Very Positive Update on ‘Scary’ WR Grant DuBose Injury

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Shares 4 Words on Officiating Controversy in Eagles Loss

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Shares 4 Words on Officiating Controversy in Eagles Loss

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks Out on Najee Harris Fumble vs. Eagles

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks Out on Najee Harris Fumble vs. Eagles

Steelers QB Russell Wilson Calls Out Team After Loss to Eagles

Steelers QB Russell Wilson Calls Out Team After Loss to Eagles

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Issues Short Message on Embarrassing Eagles Loss

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Issues Short Message on Embarrassing Eagles Loss

Social Media Reacts to Dolphins Waiving QB Skylar Thompson in Slew of Moves

Social Media Reacts to Dolphins Waiving QB Skylar Thompson in Slew of Moves

Dolphins Part Ways With 2-Time All-Pro WR Amid Playoff Push

Dolphins Part Ways With 2-Time All-Pro WR Amid Playoff Push

Mike McDaniel’s Decision That Helped Turn Around the Dolphins’ 2024 Season

Mike McDaniel’s Decision That Helped Turn Around the Dolphins’ 2024 Season