Dave Holcomb
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Dave Holcomb

Expertise:
NFL, Football, MLB, Baseball
Education:
Syracuse University
Location:
Marietta, Georgia

Experience

Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions.

Originally from Pittsburgh, he has covered sports at the high school, college and professional level for outlets including the Star-Ledger, Football Nation, FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker.

He has also published four books, including his first novel in October 2021.

Dave has been a Heavy contributor since February 2022.

Education

Dave Holcomb earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in 2013.

Latest Articles From Dave Holcomb

  • Lions News: Big-Legged Kicker Signing With Detroit Instead of Packers

    ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Detroit Lions will sign UFL kicker Jake Bates to a two-year contract.

  • DE Cameron Heyward Fires Stern Indirect Warning to Steelers

  • 4-Time All-Pro Floated as Free Agent Option for Eagles Defense

  • Proposed Trade Ships Lions 3-Time All-Pro Safety

  • Lions’ Terrion Arnold Puts NFL on Notice, Signs Rookie Deal

  • NFL Media, Fans React to Final Ruling on Eagles-Saquon Barkley Tampering Charge

    NFL media and fans reacted to the league clearing the Philadelphia Eagles of Saquon Barkley tampering allegations on June 13.

  • Rookie Payton Wilson Speaks Out on Playing for Steelers: ‘Football Heaven’

  • Former Eagles All-Pro Issues Warning to QB Jalen Hurts

  • Steelers’ Russell Wilson Fires Blunt Message on Joining Steelers

  • Lions’ Colby Sorsdal Speaks Out on Role for Second NFL Season

  • Eagles Under Fire for LB Nakobe Dean Usage: ‘I’m Not Sure I Understand’

    NBC Sports' Reuben Frank questioned how the Philadelphia Eagles have used linebacker Nakobe Dean in offseason workouts.

  • Steelers Urged to Pursue ‘Prime’ Breakout WR Candidate

  • Lions Announce Parting Ways With Athletic Depth CB

  • Lions Add Former Super Bowl Champion LB: Report

  • Social Media Reacts to Steelers Signing Mike Tomlin to 3-Year Extension

  • Eagles Urged to Target Ex-Pro Bowl RB to Make ‘Fearsome Duo’ With Saquon Barkley

  • Lions’ Alim McNeill Puts Head Coach Dan Campbell on Notice: ‘I Hope It’s Real’

  • High-Priced Undrafted Free Agent Showing ‘Juice’ at Eagles Offseason Workouts

  • Former Day 3 Pick Impressing at Steelers Offseason Workouts

  • 2023 Undrafted Free Agent Turned Heads at Lions Minicamp

    SI.com's All Lions' Christian Booher argued that Detroit Lions outside linebacker Mitchell Agude impressed during offseason workouts.

  • Eagles’ Mekhi Becton Puts NFL DTs on Notice: ‘I’ve Got an Advantage’

  • Wild Proposed Blockbuster Trade Sends Steelers WR CeeDee Lamb Amid Holdout

  • Steelers Blasted as Cameron Sutton Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Incident

  • Lions CB Sends Brutally Honest Message to 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk

  • Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Suggests ‘Hypothetical’ Where He Joins Steelers

    Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons suggested that if he ever played for another team, it would be for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

  • Former Lions CB Cameron Sutton Lands With New Team: Report

  • Steelers ‘Expected’ to Bring Back Starting CB on Veteran Minimum Contract: Report

  • Cameron Heyward Sends Strong Message Right After Return to Steelers Facility

  • Steelers Add Former AFC Foe’s ‘Instinctive’ CB : Report

  • Lions Named Among Best Landing Spots for Ex-$90 Million CB

    Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine named the Detroit Lions one of the best potential landing spots for free agent cornerback Xavien Howard.