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 Turn Heads With Kicker Set to Wear Kenny Pickett’s No. 8

Steelers Turn Heads With Kicker Set to Wear Kenny Pickett’s No. 8

Proposed Trade Sends Steelers Additional 2nd-Round NFL Draft Pick

Proposed Trade Sends Steelers Additional 2nd-Round NFL Draft Pick

Lions Offensive Veteran Floated as NFL Draft Trade Candidate

Lions Offensive Veteran Floated as NFL Draft Trade Candidate

Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Troy Fautanu Sends NFL Message: ‘That’s Lazy Analysis’

Steelers Pre-Draft Visitor Troy Fautanu Sends NFL Message: ‘That’s Lazy Analysis’

Potential Steelers WR Trade Target No-Show for Offseason Workouts: Report

Potential Steelers WR Trade Target No-Show for Offseason Workouts: Report

Lions Projected to Find Value With Double Dib on Defense in NFL Draft

Lions Projected to Find Value With Double Dib on Defense in NFL Draft

Shannon Sharpe Claps Back at Steelers’ Russell Wilson Over Black QB History

Shannon Sharpe Claps Back at Steelers’ Russell Wilson Over Black QB History

Proposed Blockbuster Trade Ships Lions $21 Million WR

Proposed Blockbuster Trade Ships Lions $21 Million WR

Former Steelers WR Hines Ward Finds New Coaching Gig: Report

Former Steelers WR Hines Ward Finds New Coaching Gig: Report

Braves Make Final Decision on SP Spencer Strider

Braves Make Final Decision on SP Spencer Strider

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Indirectly Reacts to Shannon Sharpe’s Black QB Remarks

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Indirectly Reacts to Shannon Sharpe’s Black QB Remarks

$60 Million WR Named Potential Steelers Trade Target

$60 Million WR Named Potential Steelers Trade Target

Report on Steelers’ ‘Internal Discussions’ to Acquire Rival’s WR Turns Heads

Report on Steelers’ ‘Internal Discussions’ to Acquire Rival’s WR Turns Heads

Braves Floated as Trade Destination for Rival’s Former All-Star Starting Pitcher

Braves Floated as Trade Destination for Rival’s Former All-Star Starting Pitcher

Proposed Trade Scenario Sends Steelers Versatile ‘Sleeper Pick’

Proposed Trade Scenario Sends Steelers Versatile ‘Sleeper Pick’

Lions’ Jared Goff Puts Detroit Media on Notice

Lions’ Jared Goff Puts Detroit Media on Notice

Steelers Floated as Possible Trade Suitor for WR With Russell Wilson Ties

Steelers Floated as Possible Trade Suitor for WR With Russell Wilson Ties

Steelers Captain Cameron Heyward Labeled With Dreaded Title

Steelers Captain Cameron Heyward Labeled With Dreaded Title

Steelers Bring Back Kicker for Fourth Time

Steelers Bring Back Kicker for Fourth Time

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Opens Up on Playing for Mike Tomlin

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Opens Up on Playing for Mike Tomlin

Lions Urged to Sign Former $58 Million LB

Lions Urged to Sign Former $58 Million LB

Lions Named Possible Fit for ‘Impressive Physical’ WR, ‘Overshadowed’ Edge Rusher

Lions Named Possible Fit for ‘Impressive Physical’ WR, ‘Overshadowed’ Edge Rusher

Steelers Predicted to Add ‘Dynamic Slot’ WR, Potential Center Upgrade

Steelers Predicted to Add ‘Dynamic Slot’ WR, Potential Center Upgrade

Browns’ Deshaun Watson Gets Honest on Steelers’ ‘Very Limited’ Defense

Browns’ Deshaun Watson Gets Honest on Steelers’ ‘Very Limited’ Defense

Lions Warned to Avoid All-American Edge Rusher in NFL Draft

Lions Warned to Avoid All-American Edge Rusher in NFL Draft

Steelers Projected to Sign Rival WR to $99.7 Million Contract in 2025

Steelers Projected to Sign Rival WR to $99.7 Million Contract in 2025

‘Zero Chance’ Braves Sign Ex-Cy Young Winner to Replace Spencer Strider: Reporter

‘Zero Chance’ Braves Sign Ex-Cy Young Winner to Replace Spencer Strider: Reporter

Ex-Steelers Linebacker Arthur Moats Supports Team Bringing Back Pro Bowl WR

Ex-Steelers Linebacker Arthur Moats Supports Team Bringing Back Pro Bowl WR

Steelers’ Justin Fields Named Potential Target for NFC Rival

Steelers’ Justin Fields Named Potential Target for NFC Rival

Bills’ Damar Hamlin Changes Stance on Potentially Playing for Steelers

Bills’ Damar Hamlin Changes Stance on Potentially Playing for Steelers