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 Projected to Add ‘Fiery’ Local CB Prospect

Lions Projected to Add ‘Fiery’ Local CB Prospect

Cameron Heyward Puts Steelers Fans on Notice

Cameron Heyward Puts Steelers Fans on Notice

Steelers Part Ways With Offensive Starter

Steelers Part Ways With Offensive Starter

Dolphins Expected to Release $65 Million Edge Rusher: Report

Dolphins Expected to Release $65 Million Edge Rusher: Report

Lions Encouraged to Consider Snagging $97 Million CB From Cap-Restricted Team

Lions Encouraged to Consider Snagging $97 Million CB From Cap-Restricted Team

Steelers Called on to Target ‘Smack-Talking’ Safety

Steelers Called on to Target ‘Smack-Talking’ Safety

Lions Urged to Target Breakout Edge Rusher

Lions Urged to Target Breakout Edge Rusher

Lions Make Final Call on Kicker Michael Badgley: Report

Lions Make Final Call on Kicker Michael Badgley: Report

Lions Named ‘Best Fit’ for Projected $54 Million Star CB

Lions Named ‘Best Fit’ for Projected $54 Million Star CB

Lions Projected to Lose ‘Versatile Talent’

Lions Projected to Lose ‘Versatile Talent’

Proposed Dream Move Sends Steelers $80 Million Star Making ‘For the Ages’ Defense

Proposed Dream Move Sends Steelers $80 Million Star Making ‘For the Ages’ Defense

Blockbuster Proposed Trade Ships Lions Projected $82 Million CB

Blockbuster Proposed Trade Ships Lions Projected $82 Million CB

Steelers Nab Projected $283 Million QB in Blockbuster ESPN Trade Proposal

Steelers Nab Projected $283 Million QB in Blockbuster ESPN Trade Proposal

Lions Hint at 6 Coaching Staff Exits, Add New Defensive Assistant

Lions Hint at 6 Coaching Staff Exits, Add New Defensive Assistant

Lions Find Top CB Prospect in Proposed ‘Dream’ Trade

Lions Find Top CB Prospect in Proposed ‘Dream’ Trade

Lions Linked to Projected $64 Million Star, Previously Controversial WR

Lions Linked to Projected $64 Million Star, Previously Controversial WR

Steelers Linked to Project QB Hyped for Edge on Kenny Pickett: ‘Not Even Close’

Steelers Linked to Project QB Hyped for Edge on Kenny Pickett: ‘Not Even Close’

Steelers Projected to ‘100 Percent’ Bring Back Veteran Cut Candidate

Steelers Projected to ‘100 Percent’ Bring Back Veteran Cut Candidate

Lions Part Ways With Veteran Starter After 6 Seasons: Report

Lions Part Ways With Veteran Starter After 6 Seasons: Report

Lions Projected to Target Possible Eventual Frank Ragnow Replacement

Lions Projected to Target Possible Eventual Frank Ragnow Replacement

Daniel Jeremiah Turns Heads With Latest Steelers Mock Draft Prediction

Daniel Jeremiah Turns Heads With Latest Steelers Mock Draft Prediction

Lions ‘Cannot’ Enter 2024 Without ‘Overhaul’ at Key Defensive Spot: Analyst

Lions ‘Cannot’ Enter 2024 Without ‘Overhaul’ at Key Defensive Spot: Analyst

Lions $25 Million Veteran Dubbed Cut Candidate

Lions $25 Million Veteran Dubbed Cut Candidate

Lions Encouraged to Make ‘Luxury’ Move for $43 Million Starter

Lions Encouraged to Make ‘Luxury’ Move for $43 Million Starter

Steelers Star WR’s Future ‘Is in Doubt’: Report

Steelers Star WR’s Future ‘Is in Doubt’: Report

Steelers Linked to Former $137 Million Star QB in Hot Water

Steelers Linked to Former $137 Million Star QB in Hot Water

Lions Land Star Edge Rusher in ‘Tag-to-Trade’ Proposed Blockbuster

Lions Land Star Edge Rusher in ‘Tag-to-Trade’ Proposed Blockbuster

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Speaks Out Following Surgery

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Speaks Out Following Surgery

Steelers Challenged to Consider ‘Doubling Down’ in the Trenches

Steelers Challenged to Consider ‘Doubling Down’ in the Trenches

Lions Expected to Lose ‘Crucial Role’ Starter

Lions Expected to Lose ‘Crucial Role’ Starter