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’ T.J. Watt Strongly Reacts to Pre-Game Comments From Giants RT

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Strongly Reacts to Pre-Game Comments From Giants RT

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Singles Out Former Undrafted Free Agent After Giants Win

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Singles Out Former Undrafted Free Agent After Giants Win

Steelers Abruptly Place Rookie on Injured Reserve Hours Before Giants Game

Steelers Abruptly Place Rookie on Injured Reserve Hours Before Giants Game

Steelers Yet to Make Final Decision on QB Justin Fields for Week 8: Report

Steelers Yet to Make Final Decision on QB Justin Fields for Week 8: Report

Underrated ‘Jack of All Trades’ Named Potential Steelers WR Trade Target

Underrated ‘Jack of All Trades’ Named Potential Steelers WR Trade Target

Steelers Announce Signing Former 2nd Round WR: Report

Steelers Announce Signing Former 2nd Round WR: Report

Steelers Insider, Writer Project Uncertain Pit Future for QB Justin Fields

Steelers Insider, Writer Project Uncertain Pit Future for QB Justin Fields

Steelers CB, Former 1st-Round Pick, Breaks Silence Before Team Debut

Steelers CB, Former 1st-Round Pick, Breaks Silence Before Team Debut

Steelers Favorites to Acquire Former All-Pro WR

Steelers Favorites to Acquire Former All-Pro WR

Steelers Insider Stirs Pot on Pit Trading Speedy Pass Catcher to Land No. 2 WR

Steelers Insider Stirs Pot on Pit Trading Speedy Pass Catcher to Land No. 2 WR

Steelers Add Ex-Top 10 Pick to Active Roster After Placing DT on Injured Reserve

Steelers Add Ex-Top 10 Pick to Active Roster After Placing DT on Injured Reserve

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Gets Candid on NFL Admitting Officiating Mistake vs. Jets

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Gets Candid on NFL Admitting Officiating Mistake vs. Jets

Ciara Sends Message on QB Russell Wilson After His Stellar Steelers Debut

Ciara Sends Message on QB Russell Wilson After His Stellar Steelers Debut

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks Out on ‘Rivalry’ With QB Justin Fields

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks Out on ‘Rivalry’ With QB Justin Fields

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Gives 3-Word Answer on Justin Fields After Jets Win

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Gives 3-Word Answer on Justin Fields After Jets Win

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Says 4 Words on QB Decision After Russell Wilson Beats Jets

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Says 4 Words on QB Decision After Russell Wilson Beats Jets

Steelers Rookie Reveals Unusual Plan for His Aaron Rodgers Interception Balls

Steelers Rookie Reveals Unusual Plan for His Aaron Rodgers Interception Balls

Steelers ‘Expected to Aggressively Pursue’ Big Move at NFL Trade Deadline: Report

Steelers ‘Expected to Aggressively Pursue’ Big Move at NFL Trade Deadline: Report

Insider Gives Clear Reason Why Steelers Want to Start Russell Wilson

Insider Gives Clear Reason Why Steelers Want to Start Russell Wilson

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Speaks Out on Looming QB Decision

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Speaks Out on Looming QB Decision

Wild Trade Pitch Sees Steelers Reacquire ‘Quality Second’ WR Target

Wild Trade Pitch Sees Steelers Reacquire ‘Quality Second’ WR Target

Steelers’ Justin Fields Delivers Clear Message on Apparent Demotion to QB2

Steelers’ Justin Fields Delivers Clear Message on Apparent Demotion to QB2

Steelers’ Dan Moore Reveals Which QB Began Week 7 Prep With 1st-Team Reps

Steelers’ Dan Moore Reveals Which QB Began Week 7 Prep With 1st-Team Reps

Steelers Bring Back Edge Rusher Days After Release, Sign Undrafted Rookie

Steelers Bring Back Edge Rusher Days After Release, Sign Undrafted Rookie

Steelers Urged to Target Former Top 10 WR Before Trade Deadline

Steelers Urged to Target Former Top 10 WR Before Trade Deadline

Mike Tomlin Contradicts Report on Steelers’ Week 7 Plan for Russell Wilson

Mike Tomlin Contradicts Report on Steelers’ Week 7 Plan for Russell Wilson

Steelers Lose WR Davante Adams Trade Sweepstakes to Upcoming Opponent

Steelers Lose WR Davante Adams Trade Sweepstakes to Upcoming Opponent

Social Media Reacts to Update on Latest Steelers Offensive Line Injury

Social Media Reacts to Update on Latest Steelers Offensive Line Injury

Steelers Waive Edge Rusher Days After Signing, Add ‘Jump-Ball Specialist’ WR

Steelers Waive Edge Rusher Days After Signing, Add ‘Jump-Ball Specialist’ WR

Steelers Lack ‘Appetite’ to Orchestrate Blockbuster QB Trade: Insider

Steelers Lack ‘Appetite’ to Orchestrate Blockbuster QB Trade: Insider