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

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

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

Mike Williams Delivers Bold Message Ahead of Steelers-Eagles

Mike Williams Delivers Bold Message Ahead of Steelers-Eagles

Steelers Get Good News on Injury Front: Report

Steelers Get Good News on Injury Front: Report

Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel’s Job Might Be on the Line

Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel’s Job Might Be on the Line

Kenny Pickett Is Trending Ahead of the Steelers-Eagles Showdown

Kenny Pickett Is Trending Ahead of the Steelers-Eagles Showdown

Steelers Urged to Target $80 Million WR

Steelers Urged to Target $80 Million WR

Steelers’ Justin Fields Named Potential Target for AFC Foe

Steelers’ Justin Fields Named Potential Target for AFC Foe

Dolphins’ Alec Ingold Puts NFL on Notice

Dolphins’ Alec Ingold Puts NFL on Notice

Browns OG Wyatt Teller’s Wife Calls Out Steelers Fans After Rivalry Showdown

Browns OG Wyatt Teller’s Wife Calls Out Steelers Fans After Rivalry Showdown

Myles Garrett Fires Back at ‘Cleveland Sucks’ Chant During Steelers Win

Myles Garrett Fires Back at ‘Cleveland Sucks’ Chant During Steelers Win

Mike McDaniel Breaks Silence on Secret Dolphins Team Meetings After Jets Win

Mike McDaniel Breaks Silence on Secret Dolphins Team Meetings After Jets Win

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks Out on WR George Pickens Not Dressing vs. Browns

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks Out on WR George Pickens Not Dressing vs. Browns

Nick Saban Puts Himself on Blast for Accepting Dolphins Job: ‘No-Win Situation’

Nick Saban Puts Himself on Blast for Accepting Dolphins Job: ‘No-Win Situation’

Steelers’ George Pickens Throws Major Shade at Browns CB With 1-Line Response

Steelers’ George Pickens Throws Major Shade at Browns CB With 1-Line Response

Steelers Urged to Make George Pickens Move to Avoid Driving Him ‘Totally Cuckoo’

Steelers Urged to Make George Pickens Move to Avoid Driving Him ‘Totally Cuckoo’

NFL Insider Suggests ‘Divide’ Could Exist for Steelers to Lose QB Russell Wilson

NFL Insider Suggests ‘Divide’ Could Exist for Steelers to Lose QB Russell Wilson

Ex-Steelers WR Diontae Johnson in Hot Water After 5 Games With Baltimore Ravens

Ex-Steelers WR Diontae Johnson in Hot Water After 5 Games With Baltimore Ravens

Dolphins Place CB on Injured Reserve, Sign Ex-2nd Round Pick to Active Roster

Dolphins Place CB on Injured Reserve, Sign Ex-2nd Round Pick to Active Roster

Jets Interim HC Sends Clear Message to Sauce Gardner on Dolphins Clash

Jets Interim HC Sends Clear Message to Sauce Gardner on Dolphins Clash

Ben Roethlisberger Delivers 5-Word Message to Russell Wilson

Ben Roethlisberger Delivers 5-Word Message to Russell Wilson

Mike Tomlin Speaks Out on Struggling Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.

Mike Tomlin Speaks Out on Struggling Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.

Steelers Urged to Fix ‘Weak Link’ in Secondary by Reuniting With Ex-Starter

Steelers Urged to Fix ‘Weak Link’ in Secondary by Reuniting With Ex-Starter

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Sounds Off on Cameron Heyward After Big Week 13 vs. Bengals

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Sounds Off on Cameron Heyward After Big Week 13 vs. Bengals

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Fires Strong Message to George Pickens After Bengals Win

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Fires Strong Message to George Pickens After Bengals Win

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Breaks Silence on Minkah Fitzpatrick’s Interception Drought

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Breaks Silence on Minkah Fitzpatrick’s Interception Drought

Jordyn Brooks Calls Out Dolphins After Packers Loss: “Simple as That”

Jordyn Brooks Calls Out Dolphins After Packers Loss: “Simple as That”

Steelers’ Arthur Smith Floated as Candidate for Head Coaching Role

Steelers’ Arthur Smith Floated as Candidate for Head Coaching Role

Dolphins Waive Veteran Starting Safety: Report

Dolphins Waive Veteran Starting Safety: Report

Mike McDaniel’s Response to Dolphins-Daniel Jones Question Turns Heads

Mike McDaniel’s Response to Dolphins-Daniel Jones Question Turns Heads

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Sends Clear 3-Word Message to Mike Tomlin After Loss

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Sends Clear 3-Word Message to Mike Tomlin After Loss