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

3-Time All-Pro WR ‘Might Be Appealing’ Fit for Steelers: Insider

3-Time All-Pro WR ‘Might Be Appealing’ Fit for Steelers: Insider

Steelers Sign Rival’s Former Top 10 Draft Pick to Practice Squad

Steelers Sign Rival’s Former Top 10 Draft Pick to Practice Squad

Steelers Receive Grim Update on Rookie’s Injury: Report

Steelers Receive Grim Update on Rookie’s Injury: Report

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Sounds Off on Nick Herbig’s Breakout Performance

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Sounds Off on Nick Herbig’s Breakout Performance

Steelers Place Offensive Starter on IR, Elevate Lineman for Week 3

Steelers Place Offensive Starter on IR, Elevate Lineman for Week 3

DeSean Jackson Strongly Calls Out How Eagles Work as a Team

DeSean Jackson Strongly Calls Out How Eagles Work as a Team

Mike Florio Warns Steelers About Permanent Benching for QB Russell Wilson

Mike Florio Warns Steelers About Permanent Benching for QB Russell Wilson

Eagles Urged to Target $59 Million Former All-Pro to Fix ‘Ongoing Issues’

Eagles Urged to Target $59 Million Former All-Pro to Fix ‘Ongoing Issues’

Former Steelers Controversial WR Involved in Trade Rumors

Former Steelers Controversial WR Involved in Trade Rumors

Lions Sign Spring Football Kicking Star: Report

Lions Sign Spring Football Kicking Star: Report

Lions’ Dan Campbell Delivers Strong Message on Struggling Offense

Lions’ Dan Campbell Delivers Strong Message on Struggling Offense

Steelers Bringing Back National Champion WR: Report

Steelers Bringing Back National Champion WR: Report

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Gets Testy While Facing Russell Wilson Questions

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Gets Testy While Facing Russell Wilson Questions

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley Speaks Out on Final Third-Down Play Call in Week 2 Loss

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley Speaks Out on Final Third-Down Play Call in Week 2 Loss

Adam Schefter Projects Steelers Imminent Plans With Justin Fields, Russell Wilson

Adam Schefter Projects Steelers Imminent Plans With Justin Fields, Russell Wilson

Lions Urged to Sign Archrival’s Former Safety

Lions Urged to Sign Archrival’s Former Safety

RB Najee Harris Sounds Off on Steelers Offense: ‘It’s the Same’

RB Najee Harris Sounds Off on Steelers Offense: ‘It’s the Same’

Steelers’ Broderick Jones Makes Confusing Remark on RT Rotation After Poor Week 2

Steelers’ Broderick Jones Makes Confusing Remark on RT Rotation After Poor Week 2

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Offers 3 Words on Broderick Jones Benching

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Offers 3 Words on Broderick Jones Benching

Steelers’ Justin Fields Defends Russell Wilson After Beating Broncos

Steelers’ Justin Fields Defends Russell Wilson After Beating Broncos

Lions’ Dan Campbell Owns Up to 1st-Half Error, Takes Blame for Buccaneers Loss

Lions’ Dan Campbell Owns Up to 1st-Half Error, Takes Blame for Buccaneers Loss

Eagles Could Have Opportunity to Trade QB in Sellers Market

Eagles Could Have Opportunity to Trade QB in Sellers Market

Steelers Add WR to Active Roster With Rookie Roman Wilson Questionable

Steelers Add WR to Active Roster With Rookie Roman Wilson Questionable

Mike Tomlin Pulls Back Curtain on Steelers’ Week 2 QB Plan

Mike Tomlin Pulls Back Curtain on Steelers’ Week 2 QB Plan

Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Speaks Out on Potential QB Tua Tagovailoa Could Retire

Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Speaks Out on Potential QB Tua Tagovailoa Could Retire

Steelers OC Arthur Smith Shares What ‘Fired’ Him Up About QB Justin Fields 

Steelers OC Arthur Smith Shares What ‘Fired’ Him Up About QB Justin Fields 

Lions’ Kerby Joseph Trolls QB Matthew Stafford After Week 1 Interception

Lions’ Kerby Joseph Trolls QB Matthew Stafford After Week 1 Interception

Lions Sign ‘Athletic Big Man’ to Active Roster to Bolster Defensive Line

Lions Sign ‘Athletic Big Man’ to Active Roster to Bolster Defensive Line

Eagles DC Vic Fangio Puts LB Debate to Rest With 4-Word Response

Eagles DC Vic Fangio Puts LB Debate to Rest With 4-Word Response

Lions Named Potential Trade Suitor for Disgruntled Star Edge Rusher

Lions Named Potential Trade Suitor for Disgruntled Star Edge Rusher