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

Lions Linked to ‘Immensely Talented’ CB With Newly Discovered Injury

Lions Linked to ‘Immensely Talented’ CB With Newly Discovered Injury

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson Appears to Clap Back at Trade Rumblings

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson Appears to Clap Back at Trade Rumblings

Lions Floated as Possible Suitor for Projected $81 Million ‘Tone-Setter’ Defender

Lions Floated as Possible Suitor for Projected $81 Million ‘Tone-Setter’ Defender

Steelers Connected to QB Prospect Who ‘Turned Heads’ at NFL Combine

Steelers Connected to QB Prospect Who ‘Turned Heads’ at NFL Combine

Steelers Labeled ‘Potential Trade Up Team’ for Speedy, ‘Elite Ball Skills’ WR

Steelers Labeled ‘Potential Trade Up Team’ for Speedy, ‘Elite Ball Skills’ WR

Steelers ‘Express Interest’ in Trading For Projected $65 Million CB: Report

Steelers ‘Express Interest’ in Trading For Projected $65 Million CB: Report

Lions Dubbed Landing Spot for $82 Million Star in ‘Hypothetical Exercise’

Lions Dubbed Landing Spot for $82 Million Star in ‘Hypothetical Exercise’

Steelers Connected to Recently Released 2-Time All-Pro Safety

Steelers Connected to Recently Released 2-Time All-Pro Safety

Social Media Honors 10-Time Steelers Captain Andy Russell After Death

Social Media Honors 10-Time Steelers Captain Andy Russell After Death

Steelers GM Omar Khan Puts Offensive Starter on Notice at NFL Combine

Steelers GM Omar Khan Puts Offensive Starter on Notice at NFL Combine

Lions Pegged to Make Free Agency Splash With $90 Million Star Pass Rusher

Lions Pegged to Make Free Agency Splash With $90 Million Star Pass Rusher

Steelers GM Omar Khan Speaks Out on QB Kenny Pickett

Steelers GM Omar Khan Speaks Out on QB Kenny Pickett

Steelers Predicted to Start Season With Projected $283 Million QB Behind Center

Steelers Predicted to Start Season With Projected $283 Million QB Behind Center

Steelers Encouraged to Consider Bringing Back Former First-Round Pick

Steelers Encouraged to Consider Bringing Back Former First-Round Pick

New Lions DB Coach Puts Dan Campbell’s Secondary on Notice

New Lions DB Coach Puts Dan Campbell’s Secondary on Notice

‘Highly Productive’ Potential Day 2 Prospect Puts Steelers on Notice

‘Highly Productive’ Potential Day 2 Prospect Puts Steelers on Notice

Steelers Insider Turns Heads With QB Justin Fields Argument

Steelers Insider Turns Heads With QB Justin Fields Argument

Packers GM Takes Shot at Lions’ 2023 NFC North Banner

Packers GM Takes Shot at Lions’ 2023 NFC North Banner

Bills’ Damar Hamlin Sends Strong Message to Steelers

Bills’ Damar Hamlin Sends Strong Message to Steelers

ESPN Analyst Hints at ‘Likely’ Move With Steelers QB Mason Rudolph

ESPN Analyst Hints at ‘Likely’ Move With Steelers QB Mason Rudolph

Lions Projected to Add ‘Under the Radar’ CB as Immediate Starter

Lions Projected to Add ‘Under the Radar’ CB as Immediate Starter

‘Championship Caliber’ QB Could Be Available for Steelers ‘Fairly Quickly’

‘Championship Caliber’ QB Could Be Available for Steelers ‘Fairly Quickly’

Steelers Called on to Add Award-Winning Lineman

Steelers Called on to Add Award-Winning Lineman

Lions’ Dan Campbell Issues Challenge to WR Jameson Williams

Lions’ Dan Campbell Issues Challenge to WR Jameson Williams

Steelers Predicted to Grab ‘Polarizing’ QB With Deep ‘Attacking Mentality’

Steelers Predicted to Grab ‘Polarizing’ QB With Deep ‘Attacking Mentality’

Proposed Trade Ships Lions Projected $43 Million CB to ‘Open Super Bowl Window’

Proposed Trade Ships Lions Projected $43 Million CB to ‘Open Super Bowl Window’

Lions Predicted to Steal $94 Million Star From Division Rival

Lions Predicted to Steal $94 Million Star From Division Rival

Steelers Urged to Target ‘Ascending’ Playmaking LB

Steelers Urged to Target ‘Ascending’ Playmaking LB

Lions Connected to Recently Released Former All-Pro CB

Lions Connected to Recently Released Former All-Pro CB

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Steelers National Champion QB

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Steelers National Champion QB