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

Steelers Draft Projection Sees ‘Big Upside’ in Picking Undervalued QB

Steelers Draft Projection Sees ‘Big Upside’ in Picking Undervalued QB

Ben Johnson Makes Final Call on Future With Lions: Report

Ben Johnson Makes Final Call on Future With Lions: Report

Steelers Urged to Target Former First-Round QB

Steelers Urged to Target Former First-Round QB

Steelers Veteran Defensive Lineman Called 2024 Cut Candidate

Steelers Veteran Defensive Lineman Called 2024 Cut Candidate

Lions’ Jared Goff Opens Up on Potential Contract Extension: ‘Not Up to Me’

Lions’ Jared Goff Opens Up on Potential Contract Extension: ‘Not Up to Me’

Dan Campbell Speaks Out on Potential Ben Johnson Departure

Dan Campbell Speaks Out on Potential Ben Johnson Departure

Steelers President Art Rooney II Sends Strong Message on Playoff Futility

Steelers President Art Rooney II Sends Strong Message on Playoff Futility

Alim McNeill Delivers Strong Message After Lions Blow NFC Championship Lead

Alim McNeill Delivers Strong Message After Lions Blow NFC Championship Lead

Cameron Heyward Reacts to Steelers Interviewing Recently Fired Head Coach for OC

Cameron Heyward Reacts to Steelers Interviewing Recently Fired Head Coach for OC

All-Pro RT Penei Sewell Has 4-Word Reaction on 2023 Season After Lions Collapse

All-Pro RT Penei Sewell Has 4-Word Reaction on 2023 Season After Lions Collapse

Dan Campbell Puts Lions on Notice After Heart-Ripping NFC Championship Loss

Dan Campbell Puts Lions on Notice After Heart-Ripping NFC Championship Loss

Lions’ Jared Goff Sounds Off on Josh Reynolds After NFC Championship Drops

Lions’ Jared Goff Sounds Off on Josh Reynolds After NFC Championship Drops

NFL Assistant Coach Fires Message to Steelers

NFL Assistant Coach Fires Message to Steelers

Steelers Projected to Add ‘Different Element’ to QB Room

Steelers Projected to Add ‘Different Element’ to QB Room

Steelers Lose Sweepstakes for Top OC Candidate to Falcons: Report

Steelers Lose Sweepstakes for Top OC Candidate to Falcons: Report

Steelers Urged to Pursue Former $33 Million QB

Steelers Urged to Pursue Former $33 Million QB

Steelers Claim Ravens Linebacker Off Waivers: Report

Steelers Claim Ravens Linebacker Off Waivers: Report

Steelers Encouraged to Make Big Free Agency Splash: ‘I’d Pay’

Steelers Encouraged to Make Big Free Agency Splash: ‘I’d Pay’

Amon-Ra St. Brown Speaks Out on Lions GM Brad Holmes

Amon-Ra St. Brown Speaks Out on Lions GM Brad Holmes

Steelers’ Patrick Peterson Appears to Deliver Uncertain Message on NFL Future

Steelers’ Patrick Peterson Appears to Deliver Uncertain Message on NFL Future

TE Zach Ertz Delivers Strong Statement on Joining Lions

TE Zach Ertz Delivers Strong Statement on Joining Lions

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Sends Warning on Lions’ Jared Goff: ‘Better Be On Your Stuff’

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Sends Warning on Lions’ Jared Goff: ‘Better Be On Your Stuff’

Steelers Urged to Consider Acquiring $118 Million QB

Steelers Urged to Consider Acquiring $118 Million QB

Steelers Lose Assistant Coach to Raiders: Report

Steelers Lose Assistant Coach to Raiders: Report

49ers’ Fred Warner Sounds Off on Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

49ers’ Fred Warner Sounds Off on Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

Jared Goff Speaks Out on ‘Showcasing’ Lions on National Stage

Jared Goff Speaks Out on ‘Showcasing’ Lions on National Stage

Steelers Floated as Possible Landing Spot for Projected $52 Million CB

Steelers Floated as Possible Landing Spot for Projected $52 Million CB

Lions’ Jared Goff Quickly Cuts Question on Skip Bayless: ‘You Can Skip Over That’

Lions’ Jared Goff Quickly Cuts Question on Skip Bayless: ‘You Can Skip Over That’

Steelers’ Mike Sullivan Receives Another Job Opportunity: Report

Steelers’ Mike Sullivan Receives Another Job Opportunity: Report

Lions Sign Super Bowl Champion RB, Ex-Cowboys OL Prior to Championship Game

Lions Sign Super Bowl Champion RB, Ex-Cowboys OL Prior to Championship Game