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 Reunite Duo to Bring ‘New Lockdown Era’

Steelers Projected to Reunite Duo to Bring ‘New Lockdown Era’

Travis Kelce Puts Media on Blast Over Mike Tomlin: ‘So Dumb’

Travis Kelce Puts Media on Blast Over Mike Tomlin: ‘So Dumb’

Lions’ Dan Campbell Delivers Message on Vikings QB Situation

Lions’ Dan Campbell Delivers Message on Vikings QB Situation

Matthew Stafford Had 5-Word Response to Lions-Cowboys Controversy

Matthew Stafford Had 5-Word Response to Lions-Cowboys Controversy

Bruce Irvin Delivers Message to Lions With Cryptic Social Media Post

Bruce Irvin Delivers Message to Lions With Cryptic Social Media Post

‘Organizational Failure’ Could Cost Steelers Playoff Spot: Analyst

‘Organizational Failure’ Could Cost Steelers Playoff Spot: Analyst

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Goes Off on Report He ‘Refused’ to Backup Mason Rudolph

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Goes Off on Report He ‘Refused’ to Backup Mason Rudolph

Lions’ Dan Campbell Fires Warning to NFL Following Controversial Cowboys Loss

Lions’ Dan Campbell Fires Warning to NFL Following Controversial Cowboys Loss

Lions’ Jared Goff Calls Out Officials For Controversial 2-Point Ruling

Lions’ Jared Goff Calls Out Officials For Controversial 2-Point Ruling

Lions Part Ways With Longtime Veteran 1 Day After Activating Him From IR

Lions Part Ways With Longtime Veteran 1 Day After Activating Him From IR

Steelers Listed Among Favorites to Acquire $242 Million Quarterback

Steelers Listed Among Favorites to Acquire $242 Million Quarterback

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Speaks Out on Road Cowboys Matchup: ‘Gets Me Fired Up’

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Speaks Out on Road Cowboys Matchup: ‘Gets Me Fired Up’

New Practice Squad Addition Puts Steelers on Notice

New Practice Squad Addition Puts Steelers on Notice

Aaron Rodgers Gives 2-Word Response to Lions Winning NFC North

Aaron Rodgers Gives 2-Word Response to Lions Winning NFC North

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Delivers Message Ahead of Seahawks Matchup

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Delivers Message Ahead of Seahawks Matchup

Former All-Pro WR Larry Fitzgerald Takes Shot at Lions

Former All-Pro WR Larry Fitzgerald Takes Shot at Lions

Steelers Pegged Potential Landing Spot for ‘Great Bargain’ QB

Steelers Pegged Potential Landing Spot for ‘Great Bargain’ QB

Lions’ Jared Goff Fires Message on WR Jameson Williams: ‘It’s Exciting’

Lions’ Jared Goff Fires Message on WR Jameson Williams: ‘It’s Exciting’

Steelers News: Former Pro Bowl Linebacker Signs With Pittsburgh

Steelers News: Former Pro Bowl Linebacker Signs With Pittsburgh

Ex-Lions Kicker Riley Patterson Signs With New Team

Ex-Lions Kicker Riley Patterson Signs With New Team

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Reveals QB Plan for Seahawks Matchup

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Reveals QB Plan for Seahawks Matchup

Steelers Bring Back Veteran RB Days After Release: Report

Steelers Bring Back Veteran RB Days After Release: Report

Lions’ Dan Campbell Shouts Out Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu After Game-Sealing INT

Lions’ Dan Campbell Shouts Out Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu After Game-Sealing INT

QB Jared Goff Fires Message on Lions’ First Division Title in 30 Years

QB Jared Goff Fires Message on Lions’ First Division Title in 30 Years

Steelers Make Final Call on Mike Tomlin’s Future in Pittsburgh: Report

Steelers Make Final Call on Mike Tomlin’s Future in Pittsburgh: Report

Bengals’ Jake Browning Fires Message on Steelers Defense After Week 16

Bengals’ Jake Browning Fires Message on Steelers Defense After Week 16

Steelers’ Mason Rudolph Speaks Out on ‘Special’ Moment After Beating Bengals

Steelers’ Mason Rudolph Speaks Out on ‘Special’ Moment After Beating Bengals

Mike Tomlin Gives 5-Word Response on Steelers QB Plan After Mason Rudolph Win

Mike Tomlin Gives 5-Word Response on Steelers QB Plan After Mason Rudolph Win

Steelers Floated as Potential Trade Destination for Veteran Pro Bowl QB

Steelers Floated as Potential Trade Destination for Veteran Pro Bowl QB

Lions Part Ways With Super Bowl Champion, Add Former Key Special Teams Player

Lions Part Ways With Super Bowl Champion, Add Former Key Special Teams Player