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

Braves Recall RHP After Placing Spencer Strider on Injured List

Braves Recall RHP After Placing Spencer Strider on Injured List

Lions Projected to Give $115 Million Contract to All-Pro

Lions Projected to Give $115 Million Contract to All-Pro

Steelers Pegged ‘Favorite Team Fit’ For Fierce Competitive Lineman at Pick No. 20

Steelers Pegged ‘Favorite Team Fit’ For Fierce Competitive Lineman at Pick No. 20

NFL Insider Suggests Steelers Still in Play for Veteran Free Agent WR

NFL Insider Suggests Steelers Still in Play for Veteran Free Agent WR

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Speaks Out on QB Russell Wilson

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Speaks Out on QB Russell Wilson

WR George Pickens Delivers Social Media Message to Steelers

WR George Pickens Delivers Social Media Message to Steelers

Steelers Urged to Consider Targeting Former 2-Time All-Pro WR

Steelers Urged to Consider Targeting Former 2-Time All-Pro WR

Steelers Predicted to Make Rare First-Round Draft Move to Find WR

Steelers Predicted to Make Rare First-Round Draft Move to Find WR

Steelers Reunite OC Arthur Smith With Veteran TE: Report

Steelers Reunite OC Arthur Smith With Veteran TE: Report

Steelers Waive Former Undrafted RB

Steelers Waive Former Undrafted RB

Lions Named Possible Fit for 4-Time All-Pro After Dan Campbell Hypes Safety Need

Lions Named Possible Fit for 4-Time All-Pro After Dan Campbell Hypes Safety Need

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Sends Indirect Message to Browns’ Myles Garrett

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Sends Indirect Message to Browns’ Myles Garrett

Lions Bring Back Defensive Starter: Report

Lions Bring Back Defensive Starter: Report

Dodgers Named Potential Fit for 2-Time All-Star Closer

Dodgers Named Potential Fit for 2-Time All-Star Closer

Antonio Brown Puts New Steelers Playmaker on Notice

Antonio Brown Puts New Steelers Playmaker on Notice

Braves Named Potential Landing Spot for Gold Glove Infielder

Braves Named Potential Landing Spot for Gold Glove Infielder

Proposed Blockbuster Deal Lands Steelers Projected $96 Million Star WR

Proposed Blockbuster Deal Lands Steelers Projected $96 Million Star WR

Steelers Encouraged to Bring Back Recently Released Starter

Steelers Encouraged to Bring Back Recently Released Starter

Former Steelers WR Chase Claypool Has Unusual Suitor

Former Steelers WR Chase Claypool Has Unusual Suitor

Steelers Floated as Still Interested in Adding Another QB

Steelers Floated as Still Interested in Adding Another QB

Lions Showing Interest in ‘Big Slot Receiver’: Report

Lions Showing Interest in ‘Big Slot Receiver’: Report

Steelers Poor Pass Blocker Earns Performance-Based Bonus

Steelers Poor Pass Blocker Earns Performance-Based Bonus

Steelers Projected to Sign Former 1,000-Yard Big, Perimeter WR

Steelers Projected to Sign Former 1,000-Yard Big, Perimeter WR

NFL Analyst Rips New Steelers QB Justin Fields: ‘He’s Been Dead Weight’

NFL Analyst Rips New Steelers QB Justin Fields: ‘He’s Been Dead Weight’

Yankees Strike Trade for Cousin of $180 Million NFL QB

Yankees Strike Trade for Cousin of $180 Million NFL QB

Steelers Insider Rips Kenny Pickett, ESPN Reports Russell Wilson Not Promised QB Job

Steelers Insider Rips Kenny Pickett, ESPN Reports Russell Wilson Not Promised QB Job

Steelers Urged to Pursue Rival’s Reliable ‘Big Slot Receiver’ 

Steelers Urged to Pursue Rival’s Reliable ‘Big Slot Receiver’ 

Steelers Linked to 2 Former Pitt Stars

Steelers Linked to 2 Former Pitt Stars

Lions Encouraged to Pursue Bold Draft Move to Make ‘Offense Unstoppable’

Lions Encouraged to Pursue Bold Draft Move to Make ‘Offense Unstoppable’

Dodgers Make Final Call on SP Walker Buehler Rehab Assignment

Dodgers Make Final Call on SP Walker Buehler Rehab Assignment