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 Predicted to Inject Youth on Defense to Form ‘Elite Duo’

Steelers Predicted to Inject Youth on Defense to Form ‘Elite Duo’

Lions Projected to Acquire ‘Freak Athlete’ to Complement Aidan Hutchinson

Lions Projected to Acquire ‘Freak Athlete’ to Complement Aidan Hutchinson

Steelers Make Final Call on DC Teryl Austin: Report

Steelers Make Final Call on DC Teryl Austin: Report

Lions’ Dan Campbell Gets Candid on Zach Ertz Signing

Lions’ Dan Campbell Gets Candid on Zach Ertz Signing

Super Bowl Winning Coordinator Steelers’ Top Choice for OC Opening: Analyst

Super Bowl Winning Coordinator Steelers’ Top Choice for OC Opening: Analyst

Steelers Urged to Shop Ex-Offensive Starter on Trade Market to Create Cap Space

Steelers Urged to Shop Ex-Offensive Starter on Trade Market to Create Cap Space

Lions’ Brian Branch Issues Warning to 49ers: ‘A Rude Awakening’

Lions’ Brian Branch Issues Warning to 49ers: ‘A Rude Awakening’

Steelers ‘Could’ Re-Sign Veteran Defensive Starter

Steelers ‘Could’ Re-Sign Veteran Defensive Starter

Lions’ Dan Campbell Shares Injury Update on Starter Jonah Jackson

Lions’ Dan Campbell Shares Injury Update on Starter Jonah Jackson

Veteran Safety Sounds Off on Playing for the Steelers

Veteran Safety Sounds Off on Playing for the Steelers

Lions News: Detroit Adds Super Bowl Champion TE as Possible Injury Replacement

Lions News: Detroit Adds Super Bowl Champion TE as Possible Injury Replacement

Steelers Projected to Gamble on ‘Deep Shot Savant’ QB

Steelers Projected to Gamble on ‘Deep Shot Savant’ QB

Baker Mayfield Speaks Out on Lions Fans

Baker Mayfield Speaks Out on Lions Fans

Lions’ Derrick Barnes Sends Strong Message After Game-Sealing INT vs. Buccaneers

Lions’ Derrick Barnes Sends Strong Message After Game-Sealing INT vs. Buccaneers

‘Quarterback Whisperer’ Pegged as Potential Steelers OC Candidate

‘Quarterback Whisperer’ Pegged as Potential Steelers OC Candidate

Steelers Fans Are Loving Mason Rudolph’s Latest Social Post

Steelers Fans Are Loving Mason Rudolph’s Latest Social Post

Steelers Called to Bring Back Versatile Former Offensive Starter

Steelers Called to Bring Back Versatile Former Offensive Starter

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Fires Message on Retirement, Blasts Pay Cut Rumors

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Fires Message on Retirement, Blasts Pay Cut Rumors

Steelers Pressed to Sign $231 Million QB to ‘Absolutely’ Become Title Contenders

Steelers Pressed to Sign $231 Million QB to ‘Absolutely’ Become Title Contenders

Mike Tomlin Issues Challenge to Benched Steelers Defensive Starter

Mike Tomlin Issues Challenge to Benched Steelers Defensive Starter

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks Out on Broderick Jones’ Future

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Speaks Out on Broderick Jones’ Future

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Puts Assistants Eddie Faulkner, Mike Sullivan on Notice

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Puts Assistants Eddie Faulkner, Mike Sullivan on Notice

Lions Make Final Call on Injured LB James Houston

Lions Make Final Call on Injured LB James Houston

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Breaks Silence on QB Kenny Pickett’s Future

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Breaks Silence on QB Kenny Pickett’s Future

Steelers Urged to Make Blockbuster QB Move: ‘Go Get that Young Man’

Steelers Urged to Make Blockbuster QB Move: ‘Go Get that Young Man’

Steelers Add ‘Field-Stretching’ WR, 16 Other Players on Reserve/Future Contracts

Steelers Add ‘Field-Stretching’ WR, 16 Other Players on Reserve/Future Contracts

Lions Re-Sign Detroit Native Days Prior to Divisional Playoffs

Lions Re-Sign Detroit Native Days Prior to Divisional Playoffs

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Puts Buccaneers, NFL Playoff Teams on Notice

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Puts Buccaneers, NFL Playoff Teams on Notice

Former Pitt QB Connected to Steelers OC Job Hours After Firing

Former Pitt QB Connected to Steelers OC Job Hours After Firing

Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield Claps Back at Dig From Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield Claps Back at Dig From Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson