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

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Delivers Message on Hype: ‘We Understand’

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Delivers Message on Hype: ‘We Understand’

Steelers’ Cameron Sutton Receives NFL Suspension Decision: Report

Steelers’ Cameron Sutton Receives NFL Suspension Decision: Report

Former All-Pro Floated as Solution for Steelers ‘Must Fill’ Roster Hole

Former All-Pro Floated as Solution for Steelers ‘Must Fill’ Roster Hole

Eagles Former All-Pro Pegged Potential Cut Candidate

Eagles Former All-Pro Pegged Potential Cut Candidate

Steelers Insider Gets Honest About Offensive Tackle Competition

Steelers Insider Gets Honest About Offensive Tackle Competition

Ex-Steelers Pro Bowler Named Cut Candidate, Potential Steelers Target

Ex-Steelers Pro Bowler Named Cut Candidate, Potential Steelers Target

TE Dallas Goedert Sends Message to Eagles Ahead of Contract Year

TE Dallas Goedert Sends Message to Eagles Ahead of Contract Year

Lions Urged to Bring Back Special Teams Ace

Lions Urged to Bring Back Special Teams Ace

Super Bowl Champion Proposed as Steelers WR Solution

Super Bowl Champion Proposed as Steelers WR Solution

Ex-Top 5 Overall Pick Floated as Potential WR Target for Eagles

Ex-Top 5 Overall Pick Floated as Potential WR Target for Eagles

Lions’ Eight-Year Starter Projected to ‘Bolster His Pockets’ Next

Lions’ Eight-Year Starter Projected to ‘Bolster His Pockets’ Next

Eagles Encouraged to Consider Reunion With Former All-Pro LB

Eagles Encouraged to Consider Reunion With Former All-Pro LB

Steelers Add Another Former Falcons Player: Report

Steelers Add Another Former Falcons Player: Report

Lions Predicted to Add ‘Game-Changing’ WR in 2024 Scenario

Lions Predicted to Add ‘Game-Changing’ WR in 2024 Scenario

Steelers Urged to Bring Back Former Released Starter

Steelers Urged to Bring Back Former Released Starter

Eagles Urged to Add Former $58 Million All-Pro Safety

Eagles Urged to Add Former $58 Million All-Pro Safety

Steelers’ Patrick Queen Claps Back at Ex-Ravens Teammate With Epic Troll Post

Steelers’ Patrick Queen Claps Back at Ex-Ravens Teammate With Epic Troll Post

Eagles Projected to ‘Regret’ Recent Blockbuster Contract

Eagles Projected to ‘Regret’ Recent Blockbuster Contract

Steelers’ DeMarvin Leal Puts Doubters on Notice With 4-Word Message

Steelers’ DeMarvin Leal Puts Doubters on Notice With 4-Word Message

Lions News: Big-Legged Kicker Signing With Detroit Instead of Packers

Lions News: Big-Legged Kicker Signing With Detroit Instead of Packers

DE Cameron Heyward Fires Stern Indirect Warning to Steelers

DE Cameron Heyward Fires Stern Indirect Warning to Steelers

4-Time All-Pro Floated as Free Agent Option for Eagles Defense

4-Time All-Pro Floated as Free Agent Option for Eagles Defense

Proposed Trade Ships Lions 3-Time All-Pro Safety

Proposed Trade Ships Lions 3-Time All-Pro Safety

Lions’ Terrion Arnold Puts NFL on Notice, Signs Rookie Deal

Lions’ Terrion Arnold Puts NFL on Notice, Signs Rookie Deal

NFL Media, Fans React to Final Ruling on Eagles-Saquon Barkley Tampering Charge

NFL Media, Fans React to Final Ruling on Eagles-Saquon Barkley Tampering Charge

Rookie Payton Wilson Speaks Out on Playing for Steelers: ‘Football Heaven’

Rookie Payton Wilson Speaks Out on Playing for Steelers: ‘Football Heaven’

Former Eagles All-Pro Issues Warning to QB Jalen Hurts

Former Eagles All-Pro Issues Warning to QB Jalen Hurts

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Fires Blunt Message on Joining Steelers

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Fires Blunt Message on Joining Steelers

Lions’ Colby Sorsdal Speaks Out on Role for Second NFL Season

Lions’ Colby Sorsdal Speaks Out on Role for Second NFL Season

Eagles Under Fire for LB Nakobe Dean Usage: ‘I’m Not Sure I Understand’

Eagles Under Fire for LB Nakobe Dean Usage: ‘I’m Not Sure I Understand’