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

‘Don’t Sleep’ on New First-Round Possibility for Steelers

‘Don’t Sleep’ on New First-Round Possibility for Steelers

Lions Connected to Former $70 Million Defensive Back

Lions Connected to Former $70 Million Defensive Back

Steelers Predicted to Consider Trading Another NFL Draft Bust

Steelers Predicted to Consider Trading Another NFL Draft Bust

Lions Pressed to Target ‘Live Arm’ QB as Jared Goff Successor

Lions Pressed to Target ‘Live Arm’ QB as Jared Goff Successor

Lions Projected to Find ‘Tag-Team’ Edge Rusher After Surprising Draft Move

Lions Projected to Find ‘Tag-Team’ Edge Rusher After Surprising Draft Move

Dodgers Sign Former All-Star Starting Pitcher: Report

Dodgers Sign Former All-Star Starting Pitcher: Report

Lions Potentially Losing TE to NFC Contender in ‘Rare RFA Action’: Report

Lions Potentially Losing TE to NFC Contender in ‘Rare RFA Action’: Report

Former Rival Coach Speaks Out on Steelers’ Justin Fields Trade

Former Rival Coach Speaks Out on Steelers’ Justin Fields Trade

Lions Urged to Target Speedy WR in Proposed Trade

Lions Urged to Target Speedy WR in Proposed Trade

Steelers Connected to Projected $22 Million Offensive Starter

Steelers Connected to Projected $22 Million Offensive Starter

Steelers to Host Pre-Draft Visit With Aggressive QB With ‘Live Arm’

Steelers to Host Pre-Draft Visit With Aggressive QB With ‘Live Arm’

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Speaks Out on Ohtani Gambling Probe

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Speaks Out on Ohtani Gambling Probe

Steelers Projected to Land Local College Product With ‘Loads of Potential’

Steelers Projected to Land Local College Product With ‘Loads of Potential’

Lions WR Josh Reynolds Makes Final Free Agency Decision: Report

Lions WR Josh Reynolds Makes Final Free Agency Decision: Report

Lions Labeled Potential Suitor for Projected $143 Million Edge Rusher

Lions Labeled Potential Suitor for Projected $143 Million Edge Rusher

NFL Media Reacts to Steelers Adding Historic Kick Returner Cordarrelle Patterson

NFL Media Reacts to Steelers Adding Historic Kick Returner Cordarrelle Patterson

New Steelers QB’s Fiancée Fires Message After Signing Contract

New Steelers QB’s Fiancée Fires Message After Signing Contract

Lions Take ‘Big Swing’ at Projected $82 Million CB in Blockbuster Trade Proposal

Lions Take ‘Big Swing’ at Projected $82 Million CB in Blockbuster Trade Proposal

Lions Open Door for Veteran Starter Returning

Lions Open Door for Veteran Starter Returning

T.J. Watt Sounds Off on Steelers’ Recent ‘Embarrassing’ Playoff Futility

T.J. Watt Sounds Off on Steelers’ Recent ‘Embarrassing’ Playoff Futility

Lions’ Dan Campbell Puts the Rest of the NFL on Notice

Lions’ Dan Campbell Puts the Rest of the NFL on Notice

Lions Predicted to Add Forceful Edge Rusher With ‘Jarring Power’

Lions Predicted to Add Forceful Edge Rusher With ‘Jarring Power’

Steelers Urged to Target 2-Time Super Bowl Winning LT

Steelers Urged to Target 2-Time Super Bowl Winning LT

Lions Advised to Consider Acquiring Projected $41 Million CB

Lions Advised to Consider Acquiring Projected $41 Million CB

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Breaks Silence on Kenny Pickett’s Departure

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Breaks Silence on Kenny Pickett’s Departure

Lions Projected to Land ‘Game Changer’ WR in Proposed Trade

Lions Projected to Land ‘Game Changer’ WR in Proposed Trade

Kenny Pickett’s Newly Built $2.7 Million Pittsburgh Home Is Up for Sale

Kenny Pickett’s Newly Built $2.7 Million Pittsburgh Home Is Up for Sale

Lions ‘Natural Fit’ for $97 Million CB After Cameron Sutton Release

Lions ‘Natural Fit’ for $97 Million CB After Cameron Sutton Release

Steelers Projected to ‘Be Aggressive,’ Trade Up to Fill Need in 1st Round

Steelers Projected to ‘Be Aggressive,’ Trade Up to Fill Need in 1st Round

Lions Predicted to Nab ‘A Steal’ to Complement Aidan Hutchinson

Lions Predicted to Nab ‘A Steal’ to Complement Aidan Hutchinson