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 Urged to Pursue ‘Prime’ Breakout WR Candidate

Steelers Urged to Pursue ‘Prime’ Breakout WR Candidate

Lions Announce Parting Ways With Athletic Depth CB

Lions Announce Parting Ways With Athletic Depth CB

Lions Add Former Super Bowl Champion LB: Report

Lions Add Former Super Bowl Champion LB: Report

Social Media Reacts to Steelers Signing Mike Tomlin to 3-Year Extension

Social Media Reacts to Steelers Signing Mike Tomlin to 3-Year Extension

Eagles Urged to Target Ex-Pro Bowl RB to Make ‘Fearsome Duo’ With Saquon Barkley

Eagles Urged to Target Ex-Pro Bowl RB to Make ‘Fearsome Duo’ With Saquon Barkley

Lions’ Alim McNeill Puts Head Coach Dan Campbell on Notice: ‘I Hope It’s Real’

Lions’ Alim McNeill Puts Head Coach Dan Campbell on Notice: ‘I Hope It’s Real’

High-Priced Undrafted Free Agent Showing ‘Juice’ at Eagles Offseason Workouts

High-Priced Undrafted Free Agent Showing ‘Juice’ at Eagles Offseason Workouts

Former Day 3 Pick Impressing at Steelers Offseason Workouts

Former Day 3 Pick Impressing at Steelers Offseason Workouts

2023 Undrafted Free Agent Turned Heads at Lions Minicamp

2023 Undrafted Free Agent Turned Heads at Lions Minicamp

Eagles’ Mekhi Becton Puts NFL DTs on Notice: ‘I’ve Got an Advantage’

Eagles’ Mekhi Becton Puts NFL DTs on Notice: ‘I’ve Got an Advantage’

Wild Proposed Blockbuster Trade Sends Steelers WR CeeDee Lamb Amid Holdout

Wild Proposed Blockbuster Trade Sends Steelers WR CeeDee Lamb Amid Holdout

Steelers Blasted as Cameron Sutton Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Incident

Steelers Blasted as Cameron Sutton Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Incident

Lions CB Sends Brutally Honest Message to 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk

Lions CB Sends Brutally Honest Message to 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Suggests ‘Hypothetical’ Where He Joins Steelers

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Suggests ‘Hypothetical’ Where He Joins Steelers

Former Lions CB Cameron Sutton Lands With New Team: Report

Former Lions CB Cameron Sutton Lands With New Team: Report

Steelers ‘Expected’ to Bring Back Starting CB on Veteran Minimum Contract: Report

Steelers ‘Expected’ to Bring Back Starting CB on Veteran Minimum Contract: Report

Cameron Heyward Sends Strong Message Right After Return to Steelers Facility

Cameron Heyward Sends Strong Message Right After Return to Steelers Facility

Steelers Add Former AFC Foe’s ‘Instinctive’ CB : Report

Steelers Add Former AFC Foe’s ‘Instinctive’ CB : Report

Lions Named Among Best Landing Spots for Ex-$90 Million CB

Lions Named Among Best Landing Spots for Ex-$90 Million CB

Steelers Sign Ex-National Champion WR, Cut Veteran CB

Steelers Sign Ex-National Champion WR, Cut Veteran CB

Lions Encouraged to Shop ‘Unsung Hero’ on Defense

Lions Encouraged to Shop ‘Unsung Hero’ on Defense

Steelers Projected to Likely Re-Sign Former Released Starter

Steelers Projected to Likely Re-Sign Former Released Starter

Steelers Insider Makes Bold Claim With QB Justin Fields

Steelers Insider Makes Bold Claim With QB Justin Fields

Steelers Urged to Consider Signing Former Pro Bowl WR

Steelers Urged to Consider Signing Former Pro Bowl WR

Lions RB Coach Puts Jahmyr Gibbs on Notice: ‘What We Need Him To Do’

Lions RB Coach Puts Jahmyr Gibbs on Notice: ‘What We Need Him To Do’

Blockbuster Proposed Trade Sends Lions Projected $21.8 Million WR

Blockbuster Proposed Trade Sends Lions Projected $21.8 Million WR

Lions Area Scout Speaks Out on Edge Rusher James Houston

Lions Area Scout Speaks Out on Edge Rusher James Houston

Lions Urged to Consider Adding $141 Million Versatile Defensive Lineman

Lions Urged to Consider Adding $141 Million Versatile Defensive Lineman

Wild Trade Proposal Ships WR Justin Jefferson to Steelers for Mega Package

Wild Trade Proposal Ships WR Justin Jefferson to Steelers for Mega Package

Steelers’ Justin Fields Reacts to Idea He Could Return Kickoffs

Steelers’ Justin Fields Reacts to Idea He Could Return Kickoffs