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’ Dan Moore Turns Heads With Reaction to Browns Loss

Steelers’ Dan Moore Turns Heads With Reaction to Browns Loss

Steelers Assistant Pegged Potential Candidate for Head Coaching Gig

Steelers Assistant Pegged Potential Candidate for Head Coaching Gig

Dolphins Veteran Speaks Out on Surging Rookie Chop Robinson

Dolphins Veteran Speaks Out on Surging Rookie Chop Robinson

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Sounds Off on Packers Showdown

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Sounds Off on Packers Showdown

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick Hammered With 5-Figure Fine After Ravens Clash

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick Hammered With 5-Figure Fine After Ravens Clash

Steelers Tabbed ‘Most Likely Option’ for $381 Million QB

Steelers Tabbed ‘Most Likely Option’ for $381 Million QB

Dolphins’ Terron Armstead Sends Strong Message on Rookie Chop Robinson

Dolphins’ Terron Armstead Sends Strong Message on Rookie Chop Robinson

Dolphins Named Potential Landing Spot for $108 Million QB

Dolphins Named Potential Landing Spot for $108 Million QB

NFL Insider Predicts Steelers QB ‘Conundrum’ With Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

NFL Insider Predicts Steelers QB ‘Conundrum’ With Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

Russell Wilson Speaks Out on Steelers Using Justin Fields for Key 3rd-Down Throw

Russell Wilson Speaks Out on Steelers Using Justin Fields for Key 3rd-Down Throw

Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Goes Viral With Trash Talk Toward Raiders’ Maxx Crosby

Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Goes Viral With Trash Talk Toward Raiders’ Maxx Crosby

Steelers Fans React to Ravens’ Justin Tucker Speaking Out on Field Conditions

Steelers Fans React to Ravens’ Justin Tucker Speaking Out on Field Conditions

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Speaks Out on Facing Patriots’ Drake Maye

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Speaks Out on Facing Patriots’ Drake Maye

Steelers Named Favorites to Sign $160 Million QB

Steelers Named Favorites to Sign $160 Million QB

Former Dolphins QB Tim Boyle Inks New Contract With NFC Team: Report

Former Dolphins QB Tim Boyle Inks New Contract With NFC Team: Report

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Reacts to Shot Fired From Browns’ Myles Garrett

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Reacts to Shot Fired From Browns’ Myles Garrett

Ex-Browns QB Makes Absolutely ‘Wild’ Trade Pitch Involving Steelers’ Mike Tomlin

Ex-Browns QB Makes Absolutely ‘Wild’ Trade Pitch Involving Steelers’ Mike Tomlin

Super Bowl Champion DB Sends 2-Word Message After Re-Signing With Steelers

Super Bowl Champion DB Sends 2-Word Message After Re-Signing With Steelers

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Candidly Reveals What Helped Stop Ravens’ Key 2-Point Try

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Candidly Reveals What Helped Stop Ravens’ Key 2-Point Try

Dolphins Urged to Target Former 2nd-Team All-Pro Safety

Dolphins Urged to Target Former 2nd-Team All-Pro Safety

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks Out on Justin Fields Package

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks Out on Justin Fields Package

DT Calais Campbell Offers Warning to Dolphins Teammates After Raiders Win

DT Calais Campbell Offers Warning to Dolphins Teammates After Raiders Win

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Delivers 2-Word Response on Beating Ravens Without TD

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Delivers 2-Word Response on Beating Ravens Without TD

Steelers Sign Veteran RB to Active Roster, Place Former 1st-Round Pick on IR

Steelers Sign Veteran RB to Active Roster, Place Former 1st-Round Pick on IR

Insider Links Yankees to 2-Time All-Star Outfielder as Juan Soto Contingency Plan

Insider Links Yankees to 2-Time All-Star Outfielder as Juan Soto Contingency Plan

Steelers Urged to Make Immediate Move With QB Russell Wilson

Steelers Urged to Make Immediate Move With QB Russell Wilson

Mets Predicted to Sign Former Cy Young Winner to Blockbuster Deal

Mets Predicted to Sign Former Cy Young Winner to Blockbuster Deal

QB Russell Wilson Speaks Out on Potential Future With Steelers

QB Russell Wilson Speaks Out on Potential Future With Steelers

Yankees Predicted to Sign $398 Million Former Cy Young Winner

Yankees Predicted to Sign $398 Million Former Cy Young Winner

Steelers’ DeShon Elliott Leaves Ex-Ravens Teammate Speechless With Subtle Shot

Steelers’ DeShon Elliott Leaves Ex-Ravens Teammate Speechless With Subtle Shot