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’ Pat Freiermuth Drops Clear Message on Russell Wilson vs. Justin Fields

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Drops Clear Message on Russell Wilson vs. Justin Fields

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Declines Questions on Starting Status of QB Russell Wilson

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Declines Questions on Starting Status of QB Russell Wilson

Lions Encouraged to Add ‘Best Corner Available’

Lions Encouraged to Add ‘Best Corner Available’

Steelers Poach AFC Rival’s Safety, Re-Sign Former 1st-Round Pick: Report

Steelers Poach AFC Rival’s Safety, Re-Sign Former 1st-Round Pick: Report

Steelers QB Russell Wilson ‘Wasn’t Happy’ After Win Over Falcons: Report

Steelers QB Russell Wilson ‘Wasn’t Happy’ After Win Over Falcons: Report

Steelers Bringing Back Ex-UDFA to Replace $9 Million Free Agent Signing: Report

Steelers Bringing Back Ex-UDFA to Replace $9 Million Free Agent Signing: Report

Lions Rookie Terrion Arnold Received Strong 6-Word Message from Rams All-Pro

Lions Rookie Terrion Arnold Received Strong 6-Word Message from Rams All-Pro

Jared Goff Reveals Final Thought Prior to Lions’ Game-Winning TD vs. Rams

Jared Goff Reveals Final Thought Prior to Lions’ Game-Winning TD vs. Rams

Safety DeShon Elliott Named Real Reason Steelers Beat Falcons in Week 1

Safety DeShon Elliott Named Real Reason Steelers Beat Falcons in Week 1

Dan Campbell Makes Admission on Former Lions QB Matthew Stafford

Dan Campbell Makes Admission on Former Lions QB Matthew Stafford

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Reveals Official Admitted to Blunder in Win Against Falcons

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Reveals Official Admitted to Blunder in Win Against Falcons

Eagles’ A.J. Brown Delivers Strong Message to Rest of the NFL After Packers Win

Eagles’ A.J. Brown Delivers Strong Message to Rest of the NFL After Packers Win

Lions’ Marcus Davenport Puts NFL on Notice Ahead of 2024 Season Opener

Lions’ Marcus Davenport Puts NFL on Notice Ahead of 2024 Season Opener

Steelers Called Potential Trade Suitor for Speedy WR

Steelers Called Potential Trade Suitor for Speedy WR

Lions Urged to Trade for Former 2nd-Round Edge Rusher

Lions Urged to Trade for Former 2nd-Round Edge Rusher

Steelers Lose Veteran RB to Injury, Bring Back Recently Cut Former Harvard Star

Steelers Lose Veteran RB to Injury, Bring Back Recently Cut Former Harvard Star

Mike Tomlin Gets Candid on Attention George Pickens Will See as Steelers Top WR

Mike Tomlin Gets Candid on Attention George Pickens Will See as Steelers Top WR

Cowboys Assistant Takes Dig at Steelers QB Justin Fields

Cowboys Assistant Takes Dig at Steelers QB Justin Fields

Steelers Urged to Add Former $90 Million All-Pro CB

Steelers Urged to Add Former $90 Million All-Pro CB

Dan Campbell Spills Truth on Lions Ex-2nd Rounder Before Week 1: ‘Here to Stay’

Dan Campbell Spills Truth on Lions Ex-2nd Rounder Before Week 1: ‘Here to Stay’

Steelers Sign Rival’s Former Safety: Report

Steelers Sign Rival’s Former Safety: Report

Lions Predicted to Face $90 Million Decision on Alim McNeill’s Future

Lions Predicted to Face $90 Million Decision on Alim McNeill’s Future

NFL Insider Argues MVP Caliber QB Could Sign With Steelers to ‘Stick It’ to Cowboys

NFL Insider Argues MVP Caliber QB Could Sign With Steelers to ‘Stick It’ to Cowboys

Proposed ‘Bold’ Trade Sees Steelers Ship RB to AFC Foe

Proposed ‘Bold’ Trade Sees Steelers Ship RB to AFC Foe

Steelers Bring Back Veteran WR 3 Days After Cutting Him

Steelers Bring Back Veteran WR 3 Days After Cutting Him

Social Media Reacts to Steelers Missing Out on 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk

Social Media Reacts to Steelers Missing Out on 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk

LB Nick Herbig Delivers Message to Steelers Coaches: ‘I’d Love To Do That’

LB Nick Herbig Delivers Message to Steelers Coaches: ‘I’d Love To Do That’

Lions Announce Bringing Back Veteran WR 3 Days After Release

Lions Announce Bringing Back Veteran WR 3 Days After Release

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Sends Message to Falcons’ Raheem Morris: ‘Better Be Ready’

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Sends Message to Falcons’ Raheem Morris: ‘Better Be Ready’

Lions Turn Heads by Adding Veteran WR to Practice Squad: Report

Lions Turn Heads by Adding Veteran WR to Practice Squad: Report