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 Projected to Land ‘Top Athlete’ to Add Versatility on Defense

Steelers Projected to Land ‘Top Athlete’ to Add Versatility on Defense

Lions Projected to Target ‘Natural Power’ to Further Bolster Run Defense

Lions Projected to Target ‘Natural Power’ to Further Bolster Run Defense

Ex-Pro Bowl WR Floated as Offensive Coordinator ‘Sleeper Option’ for Steelers

Ex-Pro Bowl WR Floated as Offensive Coordinator ‘Sleeper Option’ for Steelers

Mike Tomlin Makes Final Call on His Future With Steelers: Report

Mike Tomlin Makes Final Call on His Future With Steelers: Report

Steelers Veteran Defensive Starter Named 2024 Cut Candidate

Steelers Veteran Defensive Starter Named 2024 Cut Candidate

Lions’ Dan Campbell Fires Strong Message to Doubters: ‘Stay Off’

Lions’ Dan Campbell Fires Strong Message to Doubters: ‘Stay Off’

Najee Harris Puts Steelers on Notice After Another First-Round Playoff Loss

Najee Harris Puts Steelers on Notice After Another First-Round Playoff Loss

Buccaneers LB Shaquil Barrett Puts Lions on Notice Ahead of Playoff Rematch

Buccaneers LB Shaquil Barrett Puts Lions on Notice Ahead of Playoff Rematch

Steelers’ George Pickens Puts NFL Officials on Blast After Bills Loss

Steelers’ George Pickens Puts NFL Officials on Blast After Bills Loss

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Abruptly Ends Press Conference After Bills Loss

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Abruptly Ends Press Conference After Bills Loss

Lions’ Dan Campbell Speaks Out on Ford Field Atmosphere, Jared Goff After Playoff Win

Lions’ Dan Campbell Speaks Out on Ford Field Atmosphere, Jared Goff After Playoff Win

Rams’ Matthew Stafford Avoids Question on Lions Fans After Playoff Loss

Rams’ Matthew Stafford Avoids Question on Lions Fans After Playoff Loss

Rams’ Sean McVay Delivers Strong Message on Lions QB Jared Goff

Rams’ Sean McVay Delivers Strong Message on Lions QB Jared Goff

Lions’ Jared Goff Sounds Off on Playoff Win Against Rams

Lions’ Jared Goff Sounds Off on Playoff Win Against Rams

Lions President Sends Message Ahead of Historic Playoff Game

Lions President Sends Message Ahead of Historic Playoff Game

Steelers Projected to Make ‘Rare’ Move to Reunite National Champion Teammates

Steelers Projected to Make ‘Rare’ Move to Reunite National Champion Teammates

Tua Tagovailoa Speaks Out on Dolphins Future After Loss to Chiefs

Tua Tagovailoa Speaks Out on Dolphins Future After Loss to Chiefs

Le’Veon Bell Critical of NFL Moving Steelers Playoff Matchup

Le’Veon Bell Critical of NFL Moving Steelers Playoff Matchup

Recently Fired Head Coach Pegged as Possible Steelers OC Candidate

Recently Fired Head Coach Pegged as Possible Steelers OC Candidate

Jared Goff’s Agent Breaks Silence on Potential Lions Contract Extension

Jared Goff’s Agent Breaks Silence on Potential Lions Contract Extension

Lions Projected to Make ‘Home Run’ Addition to Defense

Lions Projected to Make ‘Home Run’ Addition to Defense

Bills’ Special Teams Ace Fires Message to Steelers: ‘So Jacked Up’

Bills’ Special Teams Ace Fires Message to Steelers: ‘So Jacked Up’

Lions Making Telling Move With CB Jerry Jacobs: Report

Lions Making Telling Move With CB Jerry Jacobs: Report

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Speaks Out on Nick Saban Retirement

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Speaks Out on Nick Saban Retirement

NFL Insider Compares Patriots’ Jerod Mayo to Super Bowl Winning Coach

NFL Insider Compares Patriots’ Jerod Mayo to Super Bowl Winning Coach

Insider Details When Patriots Decided to Part Ways With Bill Belichick

Insider Details When Patriots Decided to Part Ways With Bill Belichick

Lions’ Aaron Glenn Breaks Silence on NFL Head Coach Interview Requests

Lions’ Aaron Glenn Breaks Silence on NFL Head Coach Interview Requests

Steelers’ Eric Rowe Speaks Out on Bills QB Josh Allen

Steelers’ Eric Rowe Speaks Out on Bills QB Josh Allen

Steelers’ Nick Herbig Fires Message Ahead of Bills Playoff Matchup

Steelers’ Nick Herbig Fires Message Ahead of Bills Playoff Matchup

Steelers Urged to Target Former $30 Million CB

Steelers Urged to Target Former $30 Million CB