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 Place Promising Rookie on IR in Slew of Roster Moves on NFL Cutdown Day

Steelers Place Promising Rookie on IR in Slew of Roster Moves on NFL Cutdown Day

Steelers Floated as Potential Trade Destination for Ex-2nd Round WR

Steelers Floated as Potential Trade Destination for Ex-2nd Round WR

Lions Cut Rookie Minicamp Standout, WR Trade Deadline Acquisition: Reports

Lions Cut Rookie Minicamp Standout, WR Trade Deadline Acquisition: Reports

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks Out on WR George Pickens

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Speaks Out on WR George Pickens

Lions’ Dan Campbell Makes Admission on LB James Houston After Preseason Finale

Lions’ Dan Campbell Makes Admission on LB James Houston After Preseason Finale

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers Undrafted Rookie on Notice With 2-Word Message

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers Undrafted Rookie on Notice With 2-Word Message

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Singles Out Maligned OT Broderick Jones

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Singles Out Maligned OT Broderick Jones

Steelers Urged to Trade a QB, Sign Ex-Pro Bowler as Replacement

Steelers Urged to Trade a QB, Sign Ex-Pro Bowler as Replacement

Proposed Trade Sends Lions ‘High-Impact Deep Threat’ in Exchange for Veteran WR

Proposed Trade Sends Lions ‘High-Impact Deep Threat’ in Exchange for Veteran WR

Lions Pushed to Sign Veteran Starting Lineman Right ‘Now’

Lions Pushed to Sign Veteran Starting Lineman Right ‘Now’

3 Center Options for the Steelers After Nate Herbig’s Injury

3 Center Options for the Steelers After Nate Herbig’s Injury

Steelers’ Broderick Jones Put on Blast for ‘Getting Bullied’ Against Bills

Steelers’ Broderick Jones Put on Blast for ‘Getting Bullied’ Against Bills

Lions’ Dan Campbell Speaks Out on Rookie Day 3 Selection

Lions’ Dan Campbell Speaks Out on Rookie Day 3 Selection

2-Time Pro Bowl QB Suggested as Potential 2025 Target for Steelers

2-Time Pro Bowl QB Suggested as Potential 2025 Target for Steelers

Eagles’ Kenny Pickett Under Scrutiny After Week 2 Preseason Performance

Eagles’ Kenny Pickett Under Scrutiny After Week 2 Preseason Performance

Steelers’ George Pickens Sends Message on QB Russell Wilson

Steelers’ George Pickens Sends Message on QB Russell Wilson

Steelers Place Promising CB on IR, Sign Rival’s Ex-Undrafted Free Agent

Steelers Place Promising CB on IR, Sign Rival’s Ex-Undrafted Free Agent

Steelers QB Coach Tom Arth Speaks Out on QB Justin Fields

Steelers QB Coach Tom Arth Speaks Out on QB Justin Fields

Steelers Floated as Potential Landing Spot for Projected $136 Million WR

Steelers Floated as Potential Landing Spot for Projected $136 Million WR

Lions Urged to Shop Versatile Veteran for ‘Sneaky’ Return on Trade Market

Lions Urged to Shop Versatile Veteran for ‘Sneaky’ Return on Trade Market

Steelers $5 Million Draft Bust Named Top Trade Candidate

Steelers $5 Million Draft Bust Named Top Trade Candidate

Dan Campbell Puts Lions WR Room on Notice: ‘We’re Waiting’

Dan Campbell Puts Lions WR Room on Notice: ‘We’re Waiting’

Lions Receive Encouraging Injury Update on QB Hendon Hooker, Add Speedy CB

Lions Receive Encouraging Injury Update on QB Hendon Hooker, Add Speedy CB

Lions Get Bad News With Lineman’s Injury Update: Report

Lions Get Bad News With Lineman’s Injury Update: Report

Lions’ Dan Campbell Gives Shout-Out to Undrafted Rookie After Preseason Debut

Lions’ Dan Campbell Gives Shout-Out to Undrafted Rookie After Preseason Debut

Ex-Eagles Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles Makes Final Call on 2024 Season

Ex-Eagles Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles Makes Final Call on 2024 Season

Steelers Bring Back Veteran Safety 3 Weeks After Cutting Him

Steelers Bring Back Veteran Safety 3 Weeks After Cutting Him

Steelers ‘Inching’ to Final Resolution in Possible Brandon Aiyuk Trade: Report

Steelers ‘Inching’ to Final Resolution in Possible Brandon Aiyuk Trade: Report

Eagles Claim Rival TE, Ex-College Wildcat QB Off Waivers

Eagles Claim Rival TE, Ex-College Wildcat QB Off Waivers

Steelers Add Potential ‘Strong, Steady Presence’ With LB Signing: Report

Steelers Add Potential ‘Strong, Steady Presence’ With LB Signing: Report