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 Urged to Target Former $30 Million CB

Steelers Urged to Target Former $30 Million CB

Lions Predicted to Acquire ‘Missing Piece’ for Defense

Lions Predicted to Acquire ‘Missing Piece’ for Defense

Steelers Bring Back Familiar Face as Competition for Punter Pressley Harvin

Steelers Bring Back Familiar Face as Competition for Punter Pressley Harvin

Lions Urged to Poach Top Free Agent From Division Rival

Lions Urged to Poach Top Free Agent From Division Rival

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Blasts NFL Media, Speaks Out on Mike Tomlin’s Future

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Blasts NFL Media, Speaks Out on Mike Tomlin’s Future

Steelers Connected to Star CB Projected to Make $78 Million

Steelers Connected to Star CB Projected to Make $78 Million

Former Lions DE Bruce Irvin Lands With NFL Playoff Team: Report

Former Lions DE Bruce Irvin Lands With NFL Playoff Team: Report

Mike Tomlin Challenges Steelers Defense Before Playoff Matchup Without T.J. Watt

Mike Tomlin Challenges Steelers Defense Before Playoff Matchup Without T.J. Watt

Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Puts the NFL on Notice Ahead of Playoffs

Lions’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Puts the NFL on Notice Ahead of Playoffs

Dan Campbell Issues Message on Interview Requests for Lions Assistants

Dan Campbell Issues Message on Interview Requests for Lions Assistants

Lions’ Dan Campbell Gets Candid on TE Sam LaPorta’s Chance to Play in Postseason

Lions’ Dan Campbell Gets Candid on TE Sam LaPorta’s Chance to Play in Postseason

George Pickens, Steelers Go Viral With 4-Word Tweet Trolling Jaguars

George Pickens, Steelers Go Viral With 4-Word Tweet Trolling Jaguars

Steelers, Mike Tomlin Could Still Part Ways: Report

Steelers, Mike Tomlin Could Still Part Ways: Report

Taylor Decker’s 4-Word Tweet at Lions Reaches 10 Million Views

Taylor Decker’s 4-Word Tweet at Lions Reaches 10 Million Views

Lions Floated as Landing Spot for 3-Time Pro Bowl TE After Sam LaPorta Injury

Lions Floated as Landing Spot for 3-Time Pro Bowl TE After Sam LaPorta Injury

Dan Campbell Sends Message on NFL Referee Brad Rogers, Dan Skipper After Week 18

Dan Campbell Sends Message on NFL Referee Brad Rogers, Dan Skipper After Week 18

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Sounds Off on Practice Squad Elevation

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Sounds Off on Practice Squad Elevation

Ravens’ Patrick Queen Issues Warning to Steelers After Week 18

Ravens’ Patrick Queen Issues Warning to Steelers After Week 18

Steelers’ Mason Rudolph Fired Message to George Pickens During Win vs. Ravens

Steelers’ Mason Rudolph Fired Message to George Pickens During Win vs. Ravens

Steelers Receive Encouraging Update on T.J. Watt Knee Injury: Reports

Steelers Receive Encouraging Update on T.J. Watt Knee Injury: Reports

Lions Projected to Land ‘Perfect Fit’ Opposite Aidan Hutchinson

Lions Projected to Land ‘Perfect Fit’ Opposite Aidan Hutchinson

Steelers ‘Really Stuck’ With Potential Mason Rudolph Extension: Analyst

Steelers ‘Really Stuck’ With Potential Mason Rudolph Extension: Analyst

Lions Part Ways With Veteran TE, Bring Back Familiar LB on Practice Squad

Lions Part Ways With Veteran TE, Bring Back Familiar LB on Practice Squad

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Must Accept ‘A Lot Less Money’ for 2024 Return: Insider

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Must Accept ‘A Lot Less Money’ for 2024 Return: Insider

Steelers’ Elandon Roberts Fires Clear Message Ahead of Ravens Matchup

Steelers’ Elandon Roberts Fires Clear Message Ahead of Ravens Matchup

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Sounds Off on NFL Scheduling: ‘You’re Screwing Us’

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Sounds Off on NFL Scheduling: ‘You’re Screwing Us’

Lions’ Alim McNeill Speaks Out on Potential Week 18 Return

Lions’ Alim McNeill Speaks Out on Potential Week 18 Return

NFL Insider Weighs In on Mason Rudolph’s Future With Steelers: ‘No Question’

NFL Insider Weighs In on Mason Rudolph’s Future With Steelers: ‘No Question’

Lions’ Dan Skipper Fires Back at NFL Eligible Receiver Video: ‘It’s Clear’

Lions’ Dan Skipper Fires Back at NFL Eligible Receiver Video: ‘It’s Clear’

Ravens Make Final Call on QB Lamar Jackson for Steelers Matchup

Ravens Make Final Call on QB Lamar Jackson for Steelers Matchup