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

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Ships Steelers Rare First-Round Choice

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Ships Steelers Rare First-Round Choice

Steelers Urged to Replace Allen Robinson With Big Play WR

Steelers Urged to Replace Allen Robinson With Big Play WR

Lions Pressed to Add ‘Physical, High Motor’ Edge Rusher to Pair With Aidan Hutchinson

Lions Pressed to Add ‘Physical, High Motor’ Edge Rusher to Pair With Aidan Hutchinson

Proposed Trade Gives Steelers ‘Two-Fold Victory’ With ‘Massive’ RT

Proposed Trade Gives Steelers ‘Two-Fold Victory’ With ‘Massive’ RT

Lions Linked to Super Bowl Champion CB

Lions Linked to Super Bowl Champion CB

Steelers Facing ‘Internal Division’ on 2024 QB Decision: Report

Steelers Facing ‘Internal Division’ on 2024 QB Decision: Report

Lions Connected to ‘Elite Pass Protector’ Coming Off First Pro Bowl Season

Lions Connected to ‘Elite Pass Protector’ Coming Off First Pro Bowl Season

Steelers Urged to Sign ‘Stand Out’ Versatile Lineman

Steelers Urged to Sign ‘Stand Out’ Versatile Lineman

Lions Projected to Target ‘Lightning Speed’ to Begin Fixing Pass Defense

Lions Projected to Target ‘Lightning Speed’ to Begin Fixing Pass Defense

Lions Encouraged to Consider Signing Ex-Top 10 QB to Compete With Hendon Hooker

Lions Encouraged to Consider Signing Ex-Top 10 QB to Compete With Hendon Hooker

Steelers Rival’s All-Pro Floated as Potential Cameron Heyward Replacement

Steelers Rival’s All-Pro Floated as Potential Cameron Heyward Replacement

Lions Urged to Bring Back First-Round Bust

Lions Urged to Bring Back First-Round Bust

Proposed Blockbuster QB Trade ‘Immediately Changes’ Steelers: Analyst

Proposed Blockbuster QB Trade ‘Immediately Changes’ Steelers: Analyst

FB Jason Cabinda Puts Lions, NFL on Notice: ‘Unfinished Business’

FB Jason Cabinda Puts Lions, NFL on Notice: ‘Unfinished Business’

Steelers Insider Pumps Brakes on Mason Rudolph Definitely Leaving Pittsburgh

Steelers Insider Pumps Brakes on Mason Rudolph Definitely Leaving Pittsburgh

Former Steelers WR Coach Frisman Jackson Finds New Team: Report

Former Steelers WR Coach Frisman Jackson Finds New Team: Report

Steelers Open to ‘More Business’ With Pending Free Agent CB

Steelers Open to ‘More Business’ With Pending Free Agent CB

Steelers Super Bowl Champion CB Lands First Full-Time NFL Coaching Role: Report

Steelers Super Bowl Champion CB Lands First Full-Time NFL Coaching Role: Report

Lions Predicted to Reunite Conference Championship Duo in Secondary

Lions Predicted to Reunite Conference Championship Duo in Secondary

Proposed Trade Sends Steelers Massive ‘Impactful Bookend’ OT

Proposed Trade Sends Steelers Massive ‘Impactful Bookend’ OT

Lions’ Brian Branch Opens Up on Rookie Season: ‘Not Kind of Proud of That’

Lions’ Brian Branch Opens Up on Rookie Season: ‘Not Kind of Proud of That’

Steelers Urged to Sign ‘Physical’ WR as Complementary Target

Steelers Urged to Sign ‘Physical’ WR as Complementary Target

Former Lions LB Julian Okwara Lands With New Team

Former Lions LB Julian Okwara Lands With New Team

Lions Former Second-Round Pick Pegged Cut Candidate

Lions Former Second-Round Pick Pegged Cut Candidate

Former Steelers DC Joins New College Coaching Staff: Report

Former Steelers DC Joins New College Coaching Staff: Report

Lions Linked to Detroit Native, Former Michigan Lineman

Lions Linked to Detroit Native, Former Michigan Lineman

Steelers Projected to Find ‘Some Razzle Dazzle’ With ‘Surprise’ QB Addition

Steelers Projected to Find ‘Some Razzle Dazzle’ With ‘Surprise’ QB Addition

Proposed Trade Ships $45 Million Edge Rusher to Lions

Proposed Trade Ships $45 Million Edge Rusher to Lions

Steelers Predicted to Consider Adding ‘Rocket-Armed’, ‘High-IQ’ QB

Steelers Predicted to Consider Adding ‘Rocket-Armed’, ‘High-IQ’ QB

Lions Add 2023 CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player

Lions Add 2023 CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player