Dave Holcomb
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Dave Holcomb

Expertise:
NFL, Football, MLB, Baseball
Education:
Syracuse University
Location:
Marietta, Georgia

Experience

Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions.

Originally from Pittsburgh, he has covered sports at the high school, college and professional level for outlets including the Star-Ledger, Football Nation, FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker.

He has also published four books, including his first novel in October 2021.

Dave has been a Heavy contributor since February 2022.

Education

Dave Holcomb earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in 2013.

Latest Articles From Dave Holcomb

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

    ESPN's Adam Schefter argued on The Pat McAfee Show that the Pittsburgh Steelers won't bench quarterback Justin Fields while the team is winning.

  • Lions Urged to Sign Archrival’s Former Safety

  • 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’ Mike Tomlin Offers 3 Words on Broderick Jones Benching

  • Steelers’ Justin Fields Defends Russell Wilson After Beating Broncos

    Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields defended Russell Wilson after defeating Wilson's former team, the Denver Broncos, in Week 2.

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

  • Eagles Could Have Opportunity to Trade QB in Sellers Market

  • Steelers Add WR to Active Roster With Rookie Roman Wilson Questionable

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

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

    Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel addressed whether he thinks quarterback Tua Tagovailoa should retire after he suffered another concussion on September 12.

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

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

  • Lions Named Potential Trade Suitor for Disgruntled Star Edge Rusher

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

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

  • Lions Encouraged to Add ‘Best Corner Available’

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

    NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the Pittsburgh Steelers sign safety Terrell Edmunds off the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on September 9.

  • 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

  • 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

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

    Pittsburgh Steelers safety Deshon Elliott said kicker Chris Boswell won the game for the team in Week 1.

  • Dan Campbell Makes Admission on Former Lions QB Matthew Stafford

  • 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

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

  • Steelers Called Potential Trade Suitor for Speedy WR

    Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox labeled the Pittsburgh Steelers a possible trade suitor for New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton.