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’ Dan Campbell Fires Message to 2nd-Year Defensive Lineman Brodric Martin

Lions’ Dan Campbell Fires Message to 2nd-Year Defensive Lineman Brodric Martin

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Fires Message to the Rest of the NFL

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Fires Message to the Rest of the NFL

Lions’ Carlton Davis Sounds Off on Facing Jameson Williams in OTAs

Lions’ Carlton Davis Sounds Off on Facing Jameson Williams in OTAs

Steelers New WR Speaks Out on Competing for Starting Role

Steelers New WR Speaks Out on Competing for Starting Role

WR Josh Reynolds Breaks Silence on Reason He Signed With Broncos

WR Josh Reynolds Breaks Silence on Reason He Signed With Broncos

Lions Encouraged to Add NFC Champion Safety

Lions Encouraged to Add NFC Champion Safety

Proposed Trade Ships Steelers Former 1st-Rounder With ‘Some Untapped Potential’

Proposed Trade Ships Steelers Former 1st-Rounder With ‘Some Untapped Potential’

Dan Campbell Puts Lions on Notice With Strong Super Bowl or Bust Message

Dan Campbell Puts Lions on Notice With Strong Super Bowl or Bust Message

Steelers Add Super Bowl Champion RB: Report

Steelers Add Super Bowl Champion RB: Report

Trade Proposal Has Steelers Make ‘Addition by Subtraction’ on Offense

Trade Proposal Has Steelers Make ‘Addition by Subtraction’ on Offense

Justin Fields Breaks Silence on Steelers QB Competition

Justin Fields Breaks Silence on Steelers QB Competition

Steelers Key Defensive Starter Pegged Potential Cut Candidate

Steelers Key Defensive Starter Pegged Potential Cut Candidate

Former Suspended Lions WR Back on Free Agent Market

Former Suspended Lions WR Back on Free Agent Market

Former Steelers 1st-Round Pick Signs With AFC Foe: Report

Former Steelers 1st-Round Pick Signs With AFC Foe: Report

Lions Add Former Cowboys TE, Waive Undrafted Rookie Record Breaker

Lions Add Former Cowboys TE, Waive Undrafted Rookie Record Breaker

Steelers Schedule Release: 3 Most Intriguing Matchups of 2024 Season

Steelers Schedule Release: 3 Most Intriguing Matchups of 2024 Season

Cameron Heyward to Put Steelers on Notice With OTA Absence: Report

Cameron Heyward to Put Steelers on Notice With OTA Absence: Report

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Ships Orioles RHP Mason Miller in 3-Player Swap

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Ships Orioles RHP Mason Miller in 3-Player Swap

Detroit Agrees to Huge Contract Extension With QB Jared Goff: Report

Detroit Agrees to Huge Contract Extension With QB Jared Goff: Report

Steelers Pegged as Potential Landing Spot for Kirk Cousins in 2025

Steelers Pegged as Potential Landing Spot for Kirk Cousins in 2025

Lions Add Veteran TE ‘Who Welcomes Contact’

Lions Add Veteran TE ‘Who Welcomes Contact’

Steelers Add Another Ex-Ravens Defender to Secondary: Report

Steelers Add Another Ex-Ravens Defender to Secondary: Report

Lions Sign Versatile WR After Rookie Minicamp Tryout: Report

Lions Sign Versatile WR After Rookie Minicamp Tryout: Report

Steelers Named Top Landing Spot for ‘Low-Risk’ WR With ‘Untapped Upside’

Steelers Named Top Landing Spot for ‘Low-Risk’ WR With ‘Untapped Upside’

Proposed Trade Ships Lions Former 1st-Round WR

Proposed Trade Ships Lions Former 1st-Round WR

Steelers Add ‘Massive’ TE, Versatile Edge Rusher to Rookie Minicamp: Report

Steelers Add ‘Massive’ TE, Versatile Edge Rusher to Rookie Minicamp: Report

Lions’ Terrion Arnold Puts NFL on Notice With Blunt Mom Remark

Lions’ Terrion Arnold Puts NFL on Notice With Blunt Mom Remark

Steelers LB Payton Wilson Already Turning Heads at Rookie Minicamp

Steelers LB Payton Wilson Already Turning Heads at Rookie Minicamp

Lions’ Brad Holmes Issues Simple Message on Potential Jared Goff Extension

Lions’ Brad Holmes Issues Simple Message on Potential Jared Goff Extension

Steelers Insiders Provide Grim Update on Cole Holcomb Injury

Steelers Insiders Provide Grim Update on Cole Holcomb Injury