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 Add Super Bowl Winning WR With Arthur Smith Ties: Report

Steelers Add Super Bowl Winning WR With Arthur Smith Ties: Report

Bears’ Matt Eberflus Breaks Silence on Departing Message to QB Justin Fields

Bears’ Matt Eberflus Breaks Silence on Departing Message to QB Justin Fields

Steelers Offseason WR Addition Pegged Potential Cut Candidate

Steelers Offseason WR Addition Pegged Potential Cut Candidate

Lions Reunite Defensive Line Coach With Massive ‘Athletic Big Man’

Lions Reunite Defensive Line Coach With Massive ‘Athletic Big Man’

Lions Bring Back Formerly Suspended Safety: Report

Lions Bring Back Formerly Suspended Safety: Report

Steelers Veteran Starter Named Surprise Cut Candidate

Steelers Veteran Starter Named Surprise Cut Candidate

Lions Urged to Pursue Former $82.5 Million Edge Rusher

Lions Urged to Pursue Former $82.5 Million Edge Rusher

NFL Reporter Throws Cold Water on Latest Steelers-Najee Harris Rumor

NFL Reporter Throws Cold Water on Latest Steelers-Najee Harris Rumor

Steelers Urged to Target Explosive Former 2nd-Round WR

Steelers Urged to Target Explosive Former 2nd-Round WR

Steelers Encouraged to Pursue $86 Million Former All-Pro CB

Steelers Encouraged to Pursue $86 Million Former All-Pro CB

Former Steelers Lineman Puts Mike Tomlin on Notice

Former Steelers Lineman Puts Mike Tomlin on Notice

Proposed Blockbuster Trade Ships Steelers $72 Million WR

Proposed Blockbuster Trade Ships Steelers $72 Million WR

Ex-Steelers WR Chase Claypool Signs With AFC Foe: Report

Ex-Steelers WR Chase Claypool Signs With AFC Foe: Report

Steelers Insider Updates Chances of WR Tyler Boyd Homecoming

Steelers Insider Updates Chances of WR Tyler Boyd Homecoming

Steelers Make Surprising Move With RB Najee Harris: Report

Steelers Make Surprising Move With RB Najee Harris: Report

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren Reveals Wild Potential Role for Justin Fields

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren Reveals Wild Potential Role for Justin Fields

Steelers’ Russell Wilson, Ciara Net Huge Profit Selling Seattle Mansion: Report

Steelers’ Russell Wilson, Ciara Net Huge Profit Selling Seattle Mansion: Report

Steelers’ Ryan Watts Delivered Blunt Warning to Mike Tomlin During NFL Draft

Steelers’ Ryan Watts Delivered Blunt Warning to Mike Tomlin During NFL Draft

Dolphins Connected to Super Bowl Champion WR

Dolphins Connected to Super Bowl Champion WR

Former Lions Starting Safety Joins New Team: Report

Former Lions Starting Safety Joins New Team: Report

Steelers Named ‘Top Landing Spot’ For $109 Million CB

Steelers Named ‘Top Landing Spot’ For $109 Million CB

Penei Sewell Issues Challenge to Lions After Contract Extension: ‘We Need It All’

Penei Sewell Issues Challenge to Lions After Contract Extension: ‘We Need It All’

Steelers Floated as Possible Suitor for Recently Released Former 2nd-Round WR

Steelers Floated as Possible Suitor for Recently Released Former 2nd-Round WR

Steelers Open Eyes With Top Undrafted Free Agent CB Signing

Steelers Open Eyes With Top Undrafted Free Agent CB Signing

Lions Suggested as Possible Landing Spot for $100 Million WR

Lions Suggested as Possible Landing Spot for $100 Million WR

Lions Add Local College Product to Kicker Competition: Report

Lions Add Local College Product to Kicker Competition: Report

Lions Named Potential Landing Spot for Former 2nd Round WR

Lions Named Potential Landing Spot for Former 2nd Round WR

7-Time All-Pro LB Raves About Steelers New LB Payton Wilson

7-Time All-Pro LB Raves About Steelers New LB Payton Wilson

Ex-Pro Bowl WR Named Potential Steelers Target

Ex-Pro Bowl WR Named Potential Steelers Target

Lions Finally Make WR Additions After NFL Draft Surprise: Reports

Lions Finally Make WR Additions After NFL Draft Surprise: Reports