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’ Jaylen Warren Pulls Back Curtain on QB Kenny Pickett’s Leadership

Steelers’ Jaylen Warren Pulls Back Curtain on QB Kenny Pickett’s Leadership

Formerly Suspended Ex-Lions WR Rejoins NFL With New Team: Report

Formerly Suspended Ex-Lions WR Rejoins NFL With New Team: Report

Steelers Turn Heads Adding Versatile 2-Sport Athlete to QB Competition

Steelers Turn Heads Adding Versatile 2-Sport Athlete to QB Competition

4th-Round Pick Mason McCormick Puts Steelers on Notice

4th-Round Pick Mason McCormick Puts Steelers on Notice

Lions Urged to Consider Adding $196 Million QB

Lions Urged to Consider Adding $196 Million QB

Steelers OC Arthur Smith Speaks Out on Drafting Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier

Steelers OC Arthur Smith Speaks Out on Drafting Troy Fautanu, Zach Frazier

Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown Sends Teammates Strong Message on Record Contract

Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown Sends Teammates Strong Message on Record Contract

$73 Million WR Potentially on Trade Block for Steelers: Report

$73 Million WR Potentially on Trade Block for Steelers: Report

Steelers Draft: Top 5 Realistic Second-Round Targets

Steelers Draft: Top 5 Realistic Second-Round Targets

Lions’ Brad Holmes Summarizes Terrion Arnold 1st-Round Pick in 1 Sentence

Lions’ Brad Holmes Summarizes Terrion Arnold 1st-Round Pick in 1 Sentence

Russell Wilson Quickly Sends Message to Steelers 1st-Round Pick Troy Fautanu

Russell Wilson Quickly Sends Message to Steelers 1st-Round Pick Troy Fautanu

Trade Proposal Provides Lions Opportunity to Grab ‘Boom or Bust’ Edge Rusher

Trade Proposal Provides Lions Opportunity to Grab ‘Boom or Bust’ Edge Rusher

Steelers NFL Draft: Little Consensus Among Top Mock Draft Experts

Steelers NFL Draft: Little Consensus Among Top Mock Draft Experts

Steelers Urged to Consider Selection That ‘Would Change Everything’ at No. 20

Steelers Urged to Consider Selection That ‘Would Change Everything’ at No. 20

Elite Tackle Prospect Fires Blunt Message to Steelers

Elite Tackle Prospect Fires Blunt Message to Steelers

Lions Turn Heads With Penei Sewell Extension, 2nd Record-Setting 4-Year Deal

Lions Turn Heads With Penei Sewell Extension, 2nd Record-Setting 4-Year Deal

Steelers ‘Team to Watch’ With Potential Veteran WR Trade Candidate

Steelers ‘Team to Watch’ With Potential Veteran WR Trade Candidate

Lions Agree to Record-Setting Deal With WR Amon-Ra St. Brown: Report

Lions Agree to Record-Setting Deal With WR Amon-Ra St. Brown: Report

Steelers Make Expected Final Decision on QB Justin Fields: Report

Steelers Make Expected Final Decision on QB Justin Fields: Report

Proposed Blockbuster Trade Ships Lions ‘Playmaking’ CB

Proposed Blockbuster Trade Ships Lions ‘Playmaking’ CB

Steelers ‘Targeting’ Trade Up Draft Board for Speedy, Physical CB: Report

Steelers ‘Targeting’ Trade Up Draft Board for Speedy, Physical CB: Report

Lions Warned to Bypass ‘Divisive’ CB in NFL Draft

Lions Warned to Bypass ‘Divisive’ CB in NFL Draft

Steelers Warned to Avoid All-American Cornerback in 1st Round of NFL Draft

Steelers Warned to Avoid All-American Cornerback in 1st Round of NFL Draft

Proposed 1st-Round Draft Trade Ships Steelers Big, Fast WR

Proposed 1st-Round Draft Trade Ships Steelers Big, Fast WR

Steelers Urged to Consider Targeting Speedy $12 Million WR

Steelers Urged to Consider Targeting Speedy $12 Million WR

Lions’ Kerby Joseph Underwent Hip Surgery, Reveals Timeline to Return: Report

Lions’ Kerby Joseph Underwent Hip Surgery, Reveals Timeline to Return: Report

Steelers Projected to ‘Probably Pass On’ Highly Rated Local College Product

Steelers Projected to ‘Probably Pass On’ Highly Rated Local College Product

Ravens’ Roquan Smith Delivers Honest Message to New Steelers LB Patrick Queen

Ravens’ Roquan Smith Delivers Honest Message to New Steelers LB Patrick Queen

Lions Tell Off New Uniforms Leak in ‘Hilarious’ Viral Video [WATCH]

Lions Tell Off New Uniforms Leak in ‘Hilarious’ Viral Video [WATCH]

Rare Trade Proposal Lands Steelers Former 1st-Round Pick

Rare Trade Proposal Lands Steelers Former 1st-Round Pick