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 Urged to Target Versatile Prospect to Create ‘Fearsome’ Defensive Front

Lions Urged to Target Versatile Prospect to Create ‘Fearsome’ Defensive Front

Steelers Could Make ‘Home Run Decision’ With High-End Prospect

Steelers Could Make ‘Home Run Decision’ With High-End Prospect

GM Brad Holmes Puts Lions Fans on Notice: ‘It’s Real’

GM Brad Holmes Puts Lions Fans on Notice: ‘It’s Real’

Hines Ward Pegged Possible Steelers Candidate After Change to Coaching Staff

Hines Ward Pegged Possible Steelers Candidate After Change to Coaching Staff

Steelers Floated as Potential Landing Spot for Former ‘Young Phenom’ QB

Steelers Floated as Potential Landing Spot for Former ‘Young Phenom’ QB

Lions Linked to Titans Pass Rusher After Hiring DL Coach Terrell Williams

Lions Linked to Titans Pass Rusher After Hiring DL Coach Terrell Williams

Ex-Steelers Trade Target Sends Conflicting Message on NFL Future

Ex-Steelers Trade Target Sends Conflicting Message on NFL Future

Steelers Predicted to Sign Arthur Smith WR Fit

Steelers Predicted to Sign Arthur Smith WR Fit

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Fires Warning to Rest of the NFL

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Fires Warning to Rest of the NFL

Steelers Encouraged to Consider Adding ‘Acclaimed QB Guru’ to Coaching Staff

Steelers Encouraged to Consider Adding ‘Acclaimed QB Guru’ to Coaching Staff

Lions’ Penei Sewell Puts Dan Campbell Detractors on Notice: ‘I’m So Serious’

Lions’ Penei Sewell Puts Dan Campbell Detractors on Notice: ‘I’m So Serious’

Steelers Urged to Use ‘Blank Check’ to Add 3-Time Super Bowl Champion to Staff

Steelers Urged to Use ‘Blank Check’ to Add 3-Time Super Bowl Champion to Staff

Steelers Bring Back Former Browns DB

Steelers Bring Back Former Browns DB

Lions Urged to Pursue 2023 All-Pro to Take Defense to ‘Another Level’

Lions Urged to Pursue 2023 All-Pro to Take Defense to ‘Another Level’

Teddy Bridgewater Makes Final Call on Football Future: Report

Teddy Bridgewater Makes Final Call on Football Future: Report

Steelers Miss Chance at Possible Pass Game Coordinator With Pittsburgh Ties

Steelers Miss Chance at Possible Pass Game Coordinator With Pittsburgh Ties

Steelers Pressed to Add ‘Massive Upgrade,’ Best Fit QB for Arthur Smith

Steelers Pressed to Add ‘Massive Upgrade,’ Best Fit QB for Arthur Smith

Guard Graham Glasgow Puts Lions on Notice Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Guard Graham Glasgow Puts Lions on Notice Ahead of NFL Free Agency

All-Pro Edge Rusher Named Lions Top Trade Target

All-Pro Edge Rusher Named Lions Top Trade Target

Steelers Projected to Target Center With Maurkice Pouncey Potential

Steelers Projected to Target Center With Maurkice Pouncey Potential

Lions’ Kalif Raymond Sounds Off on WR Jameson Williams

Lions’ Kalif Raymond Sounds Off on WR Jameson Williams

Steelers Connected to ‘Bargain Bin’ QB for 2024

Steelers Connected to ‘Bargain Bin’ QB for 2024

Steelers Encouraged to Acquire Rival’s Starting CB

Steelers Encouraged to Acquire Rival’s Starting CB

Dolphins Turn Heads With Interview for Don Shula’s Grandson

Dolphins Turn Heads With Interview for Don Shula’s Grandson

Lions Turn Heads With Hiring of New Versatile Assistant

Lions Turn Heads With Hiring of New Versatile Assistant

Lions Connected to ‘Vertical Field-Stretcher’ as Good Value Addition

Lions Connected to ‘Vertical Field-Stretcher’ as Good Value Addition

Blockbuster Proposed Trade Sends Lions ‘Elite’ CB Prospect

Blockbuster Proposed Trade Sends Lions ‘Elite’ CB Prospect

Steelers Linked to Former 2-Time All-Pro WR

Steelers Linked to Former 2-Time All-Pro WR

Lions’ Dan Campbell Makes Admission From NFC Championship: ‘Gambled and Lost’

Lions’ Dan Campbell Makes Admission From NFC Championship: ‘Gambled and Lost’

Rare Trade Proposal Lands Steelers 2-Time Super Bowl Champion

Rare Trade Proposal Lands Steelers 2-Time Super Bowl Champion