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’ Dan Campbell Issues Strong Message on Pass Defense After Beating Cardinals

Lions’ Dan Campbell Issues Strong Message on Pass Defense After Beating Cardinals

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Puts Entire NFL on Notice After Beating Colts

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Puts Entire NFL on Notice After Beating Colts

Drake Maye, Patriots Put NFL on Notice With Huge Game vs. Raiders

Drake Maye, Patriots Put NFL on Notice With Huge Game vs. Raiders

Jared Goff Speaks out on Lions Dropping 45 Points on OC Drew Petzing’s Former Team

Jared Goff Speaks out on Lions Dropping 45 Points on OC Drew Petzing’s Former Team

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Fires Brief Message on Controversial Final Call vs. 49ers

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Fires Brief Message on Controversial Final Call vs. 49ers

Dan Campbell Gets Emotional With Week 5 Game Ball After Death in Lions Family

Dan Campbell Gets Emotional With Week 5 Game Ball After Death in Lions Family

Jayden Daniels Under Scrutiny for Passing Blame on Commanders Clock Mismanagement

Jayden Daniels Under Scrutiny for Passing Blame on Commanders Clock Mismanagement

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Gives Day 3 Rookie Call out After NFL Debut

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Gives Day 3 Rookie Call out After NFL Debut

Packers Fans Call out Bears for ‘Dirty Play’ in Week 5 Blowout

Packers Fans Call out Bears for ‘Dirty Play’ in Week 5 Blowout

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Doesn’t Hold Back on Jaylen Warren After Colts Win

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Doesn’t Hold Back on Jaylen Warren After Colts Win

Steelers Insider Gives Final Answer on Potential Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade

Steelers Insider Gives Final Answer on Potential Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Vikings Make Unusual WR Deal With NFC North Rival

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Vikings Make Unusual WR Deal With NFC North Rival

Commanders Get Worrisome Jayden Daniels Update With QB Set to Return vs. Giants

Commanders Get Worrisome Jayden Daniels Update With QB Set to Return vs. Giants

Dolphins Make QB Move Less Than 24 Hours Before Bengals Showdown

Dolphins Make QB Move Less Than 24 Hours Before Bengals Showdown

Steelers Replace Michael Pittman Jr. in Roster Shakeup Before Colts Matchup

Steelers Replace Michael Pittman Jr. in Roster Shakeup Before Colts Matchup

Steelers’ D.K. Metcalf Gets NFL Punishment for Week 4 Taunting Penalty

Steelers’ D.K. Metcalf Gets NFL Punishment for Week 4 Taunting Penalty

Steelers to Make Roster Move With Injured Michael Pittman Jr.: Report

Steelers to Make Roster Move With Injured Michael Pittman Jr.: Report

Steelers Announce Late Addition to Injury Report for Colts Game

Steelers Announce Late Addition to Injury Report for Colts Game

Steelers Get Price on Potential Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade: Report

Steelers Get Price on Potential Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade: Report

NFL Trade Proposal Sees Lions Land 22.5-Sack Edge Rusher

NFL Trade Proposal Sees Lions Land 22.5-Sack Edge Rusher

Eagles Could Shop $12 Million CB at NFL Trade Deadline: Analyst

Eagles Could Shop $12 Million CB at NFL Trade Deadline: Analyst

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Packers Acquire $8 Million WR From NFC North Rival

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Packers Acquire $8 Million WR From NFC North Rival

Jalen Ramsey Puts Steelers Coaches on Notice, Clarifies Message on Social Media

Jalen Ramsey Puts Steelers Coaches on Notice, Clarifies Message on Social Media

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Gets Terrible Grade at Quarter Mark of 2026 NFL Season

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Gets Terrible Grade at Quarter Mark of 2026 NFL Season

Matt LaFleur Speaks out on Key OL Addition Making Packers Debut vs. Bears

Matt LaFleur Speaks out on Key OL Addition Making Packers Debut vs. Bears

Lions’ Dan Campbell Shares Mike Ditka Story After Legend’s Passing

Lions’ Dan Campbell Shares Mike Ditka Story After Legend’s Passing

Jerry Jones Doesn’t Hold Back on Cowboys Defense Amid Calls for Coaching Changes

Jerry Jones Doesn’t Hold Back on Cowboys Defense Amid Calls for Coaching Changes

Steelers’ Rookie WR Sends Message to Michael Pittman Jr. After Bad Injury Update

Steelers’ Rookie WR Sends Message to Michael Pittman Jr. After Bad Injury Update

Steelers Rookie Puts Entire NFL on Notice Before Colts Showdown

Steelers Rookie Puts Entire NFL on Notice Before Colts Showdown

Lions CB Trade Pitch Gaining More Traction Before Cardinals Matchup

Lions CB Trade Pitch Gaining More Traction Before Cardinals Matchup