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’ 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

Lions Urged to Consider Acquiring All-Pro WR in Blockbuster Trade

Lions Urged to Consider Acquiring All-Pro WR in Blockbuster Trade

Lions Make Final Decision on CB Cameron Sutton

Lions Make Final Decision on CB Cameron Sutton

Steelers Ship Starting Lineman for All-Pro WR in Proposed Blockbuster Trade

Steelers Ship Starting Lineman for All-Pro WR in Proposed Blockbuster Trade

Steelers Called on to Target 5-Time All-Pro to Push Dan Moore at LT

Steelers Called on to Target 5-Time All-Pro to Push Dan Moore at LT

Former Steelers Pro Bowler Speaks Out on QB Justin Fields

Former Steelers Pro Bowler Speaks Out on QB Justin Fields

Mason Rudolph Breaks Silence After Steelers Exit

Mason Rudolph Breaks Silence After Steelers Exit

Steelers Pressed to Consider Targeting Former No. 1 Overall Pick

Steelers Pressed to Consider Targeting Former No. 1 Overall Pick

Lions CB Wanted on Domestic Violence Charges, Sheriff Says

Lions CB Wanted on Domestic Violence Charges, Sheriff Says

Steelers Urged to Add National Championship Game Legend

Steelers Urged to Add National Championship Game Legend

Steelers Add ‘Way Overqualified’ Assistant to Coaching Staff

Steelers Add ‘Way Overqualified’ Assistant to Coaching Staff

Former Steelers WR Puts QB Kenny Pickett on Blast

Former Steelers WR Puts QB Kenny Pickett on Blast

Free Agent WR Spurns Steelers, Signs With AFC Foe

Free Agent WR Spurns Steelers, Signs With AFC Foe

NFL Insider Projects Steelers Future Plans With Justin Fields

NFL Insider Projects Steelers Future Plans With Justin Fields

Lions Predicted to Target ‘Rising’ WR to ‘Keep Improving’ Offense

Lions Predicted to Target ‘Rising’ WR to ‘Keep Improving’ Offense

Steelers Projected to Replace Diontae Johnson With Historic Draft Pick

Steelers Projected to Replace Diontae Johnson With Historic Draft Pick

Lions Turn Heads Signing Pro Bowl Guard Kevin Zeitler

Lions Turn Heads Signing Pro Bowl Guard Kevin Zeitler

Kenny Pickett Claps Back at Media, Shares Why He Wanted to Leave Steelers

Kenny Pickett Claps Back at Media, Shares Why He Wanted to Leave Steelers

Steelers ‘Not 100% On Board’ With Signing Veteran Rival WR: Report

Steelers ‘Not 100% On Board’ With Signing Veteran Rival WR: Report

Kenny Pickett Sends Strong Message After Steelers Departure

Kenny Pickett Sends Strong Message After Steelers Departure

Lions Re-Work Contract of Newly Acquired Starter: Report

Lions Re-Work Contract of Newly Acquired Starter: Report

Steelers Restructure Contract of Newly Acquired Starter: Report

Steelers Restructure Contract of Newly Acquired Starter: Report

Browns’ Deshaun Watson Puts New Steelers QB Russell Wilson on Notice

Browns’ Deshaun Watson Puts New Steelers QB Russell Wilson on Notice

Russell Wilson Quickly Reacts to Steelers Acquiring Justin Fields

Russell Wilson Quickly Reacts to Steelers Acquiring Justin Fields

NFL Media Reacts as Steelers Turn Heads With Another Blockbuster QB Move

NFL Media Reacts as Steelers Turn Heads With Another Blockbuster QB Move