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 Lack ‘Appetite’ to Orchestrate Blockbuster QB Trade: Insider

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

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks Out on T.J. Watt Tying Career High vs. Raiders

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks Out on T.J. Watt Tying Career High vs. Raiders

Steelers Add Edge Rushing Depth as Another Defender Hits IR

Steelers Add Edge Rushing Depth as Another Defender Hits IR

Steelers Named Potential Suitor for 5-Time All-Pro WR

Steelers Named Potential Suitor for 5-Time All-Pro WR

Social Media Reacts to George Pickens’ 1-Word Answer on Role in Steelers Offense

Social Media Reacts to George Pickens’ 1-Word Answer on Role in Steelers Offense

Steelers Named Potential Suitor for Former No. 1 Overall QB

Steelers Named Potential Suitor for Former No. 1 Overall QB

Steelers 2-Time Super Bowl Champion Goes Off on George Pickens: ‘Needs to Grow Up’

Steelers 2-Time Super Bowl Champion Goes Off on George Pickens: ‘Needs to Grow Up’

Calls Mount for Steelers to Consider Starting Another Rookie

Calls Mount for Steelers to Consider Starting Another Rookie

Justin Fields Gives 2-Word Summary on Steelers’ Struggling Offense

Justin Fields Gives 2-Word Summary on Steelers’ Struggling Offense

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Speaks Out on Late Missed Opportunity to Beat Cowboys

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Speaks Out on Late Missed Opportunity to Beat Cowboys

Steelers Activate Edge Rusher, Elevate 2 Offensive Players Ahead of Cowboys Matchup

Steelers Activate Edge Rusher, Elevate 2 Offensive Players Ahead of Cowboys Matchup

Steelers Receive Terrible RB Injury Update for Week 5: Report

Steelers Receive Terrible RB Injury Update for Week 5: Report

Steelers’ Najee Harris Responds to Major Diss From Colts LB

Steelers’ Najee Harris Responds to Major Diss From Colts LB

Steelers Connected to Potential Rare In-Division Trade

Steelers Connected to Potential Rare In-Division Trade

Steelers Open Practice Window for Injured Edge Rusher, Bring Back Undrafted LB

Steelers Open Practice Window for Injured Edge Rusher, Bring Back Undrafted LB

Steelers Predicted to Inquire About $140 Million WR Amid Trade Rumors: ‘Will 100%’

Steelers Predicted to Inquire About $140 Million WR Amid Trade Rumors: ‘Will 100%’

Steelers Add ‘Toughness’, ‘Aggression’ at Edge Rusher: Report

Steelers Add ‘Toughness’, ‘Aggression’ at Edge Rusher: Report

Steelers Poach Former Rival Lineman From Commanders Practice Squad: Report

Steelers Poach Former Rival Lineman From Commanders Practice Squad: Report

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Under Fire After Slow Start in Colts Loss: ‘Getting Old’

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Under Fire After Slow Start in Colts Loss: ‘Getting Old’

Steelers Receive Terrible Injury Update on Right Guard James Daniels: Report

Steelers Receive Terrible Injury Update on Right Guard James Daniels: Report

Steelers’ Najee Harris Receives Major Dig From Colts LB After Loss

Steelers’ Najee Harris Receives Major Dig From Colts LB After Loss

Steelers’ Broderick Jones Goes Off on Fans After Receiving Social Media Criticism

Steelers’ Broderick Jones Goes Off on Fans After Receiving Social Media Criticism

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick Questions Officiating After Colts Loss

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick Questions Officiating After Colts Loss

Steelers’ DeShon Elliott Gets Candid on Team’s Practice Habits After Colts Loss

Steelers’ DeShon Elliott Gets Candid on Team’s Practice Habits After Colts Loss

Steelers Miss Out on Mind-Blowing Milestone With Failed Comeback Against Colts

Steelers Miss Out on Mind-Blowing Milestone With Failed Comeback Against Colts

Heavy on Steelers Hub: New WR Catches Winning TD vs. Commanders

Heavy on Steelers Hub: New WR Catches Winning TD vs. Commanders

Steelers Rule Out Offensive Starter; Undrafted Free Agent Set to Make NFL Debut

Steelers Rule Out Offensive Starter; Undrafted Free Agent Set to Make NFL Debut

Russell Wilson Floated as Trade Target for Steelers’ AFC Rival

Russell Wilson Floated as Trade Target for Steelers’ AFC Rival

T.J. Watt Receives Strong Message From Colts QB Ahead of Week 4 Showdown

T.J. Watt Receives Strong Message From Colts QB Ahead of Week 4 Showdown

Lions Add Ex-Pro Bowl WR to Active Roster, Sign Former Rival LB to Practice Squad

Lions Add Ex-Pro Bowl WR to Active Roster, Sign Former Rival LB to Practice Squad