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 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 Guard Reacts to Social Media Love Upon Agreeing to New Contract

    Detroit Lions offensive guard Graham Glasgow posted a message on his X account after agreeing to a new contract.

  • QB Russell Wilson Posts Tribute to Steelers Nation After 1-Year Agreement [WATCH]

  • Steelers News: QB Russell Wilson Makes Final Free Agency Decision

  • Steelers Projected to Target ‘Girthy’ Bulldozer Lineman

  • NFL Insider Stirs the Pot on Possibility Lions Target Projected $100 Million Star

  • Lions Take Important Step to Bringing Back Key 2023 Contributor: Report

    ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that the Detroit Lions have tenured running back Craig Reynolds.

  • Steelers Send $36.7 Million Star to NFC Rival in Proposed Trade

  • Steelers Open Additional Cap Space With WR Allen Robinson Move: Report

  • Steelers Linked to Super Bowl Winning Lineman, Set to Meet With Pro Bowl Center

  • Lions Land Former 1st-Round CB in Proposed Trade

  • Steelers Make Final Decision on CB Patrick Peterson: Report

    ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on March 8 that the Pittsburgh Steelers have released cornerback Patrick Peterson.

  • Proposed Trade Sees Steelers Ship Offensive Star to AFC Foe

  • Young RB With ‘Serious Potential’ Expresses Gratitude After Re-Signing With Lions

  • Lions Urged to Pursue Former 1st-Round Pick as Defensive Line Addition

  • Steelers Turn Heads With Reported Plan to Meet With Former $242 Million QB

  • Steelers Part Ways With Veteran Defensive Back

  • Steelers Connected to Former No. 2 Overall Pick

  • Former Steelers QB Makes Final Free Agency Decision: Report

  • Steelers Floated as Potential Suitor for Projected $45 Million CB

  • Lions ‘Have Inquired’ About High-Profiled CB, Face Stiff Competition: Report

    USA Today's Tyler Dragon reported on March 5 that the Detroit Lions have inquired about Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed.

  • Steelers Urged to Reassemble National Championship Duo

  • Projected $283 Million QB ‘May Fall’ to Steelers: Analyst

  • Lions Make Final Call on Ex-Starting Cornerback: Report

  • Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Lions Prospect With ‘Game-Wrecker Potential’

  • Steelers Pegged to Potentially Poach Rival Star LB

    The Athletic's Mark Kaboly named Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen a free agent target for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

  • Lions Linked to Former $65 Million, All-Pro CB

  • Steelers Expected to ‘Bring In’ $37 Million LB: ‘There Is a Good Chance’

  • Lions Urged to Bring Home Recently Released $39 Million Safety 

  • Lions Projected to Make ‘Strong’ Value Move With ‘Best Interior Defender’

  • Trade Proposal Lands Steelers ‘Most Fascinating Player’ in 2024 Draft Class

    The Athletic's Dane Brugler proposed the Pittsburgh Steelers trade up to draft Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims.