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’ Jaylen Warren Delivers Message to WR George Pickens

Steelers’ Jaylen Warren Delivers Message to WR George Pickens

Bengals WR Tyler Boyd Throws Shade at Steelers Ahead of Week 16

Bengals WR Tyler Boyd Throws Shade at Steelers Ahead of Week 16

Dan Campbell Provides 5-Word Reaction to Lions’ Ticket Price Increase

Dan Campbell Provides 5-Word Reaction to Lions’ Ticket Price Increase

Steelers Projected to Acquire ‘Special’ QB in Blockbuster Trade

Steelers Projected to Acquire ‘Special’ QB in Blockbuster Trade

Patrick Peterson Puts Steelers on Notice With Injuries Mounting at Safety

Patrick Peterson Puts Steelers on Notice With Injuries Mounting at Safety

QB Mason Rudolph Speaks Out on Steelers Offense for Bengals Matchup

QB Mason Rudolph Speaks Out on Steelers Offense for Bengals Matchup

Lions’ Isaiah Buggs Issues Warning to Rest of the NFL: ‘What It’s All About’

Lions’ Isaiah Buggs Issues Warning to Rest of the NFL: ‘What It’s All About’

Steelers Urged to Make Major Move With WR George Pickens

Steelers Urged to Make Major Move With WR George Pickens

Steelers Add Safety Depth After Parting Ways With LB Charged With Assault

Steelers Add Safety Depth After Parting Ways With LB Charged With Assault

Dan Campbell Fires Clear Message to Lions Ahead of Vikings Matchup

Dan Campbell Fires Clear Message to Lions Ahead of Vikings Matchup

Tom Brady Comes Down Hard on NFL After Steelers’ Kazee Suspension

Tom Brady Comes Down Hard on NFL After Steelers’ Kazee Suspension

Steelers Media Puts NFL on Blast After Harsh Damontae Kazee Suspension

Steelers Media Puts NFL on Blast After Harsh Damontae Kazee Suspension

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Makes Final Call on Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph for Week 16

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Makes Final Call on Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph for Week 16

Lions’ Jared Goff Delivers Message to Rest of the NFL After Broncos Win

Lions’ Jared Goff Delivers Message to Rest of the NFL After Broncos Win

WR Diontae Johnson Under Fire After Taking Shot at Steelers Defense

WR Diontae Johnson Under Fire After Taking Shot at Steelers Defense

Lions’ Jared Goff Speaks Out on WR Jameson Williams: ‘He’s Coming On’

Lions’ Jared Goff Speaks Out on WR Jameson Williams: ‘He’s Coming On’

QB Mason Rudolph Fires Strong Message to Steelers After Colts Loss

QB Mason Rudolph Fires Strong Message to Steelers After Colts Loss

Lions’ Dan Campbell Sounds Off on GM Brad Holmes After Beating Broncos

Lions’ Dan Campbell Sounds Off on GM Brad Holmes After Beating Broncos

Rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. Blasts Steelers After Loss to Colts

Rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. Blasts Steelers After Loss to Colts

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Takes Subtle Dig at Mitch Trubisky, Non-Committal on QB

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Takes Subtle Dig at Mitch Trubisky, Non-Committal on QB

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers on Notice After Third Straight Loss

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers on Notice After Third Straight Loss

Lions’ Teddy Bridgewater Makes Final Call on 2024 Season

Lions’ Teddy Bridgewater Makes Final Call on 2024 Season

Steelers’ Eddie Faulkner Delivers Message on QB Mitch Trubisky

Steelers’ Eddie Faulkner Delivers Message on QB Mitch Trubisky

Lions’ Jameson Williams Fires Blunt Message Ahead of Broncos Matchup

Lions’ Jameson Williams Fires Blunt Message Ahead of Broncos Matchup

WR George Pickens Sounds Off on Steelers’ Play Calling: ‘I Can’t Really Produce’

WR George Pickens Sounds Off on Steelers’ Play Calling: ‘I Can’t Really Produce’

T.J. Watt Claps Back at Concussion Backlash, Steelers Receive Alex Highsmith Update

T.J. Watt Claps Back at Concussion Backlash, Steelers Receive Alex Highsmith Update

Former NFL GM Stirs the Pot on Lions QB Plan: ‘Goff Could Be the Fall Guy’

Former NFL GM Stirs the Pot on Lions QB Plan: ‘Goff Could Be the Fall Guy’

Steelers Urged to Consider Former Ravens OC, Potential Blockbuster QB Trade

Steelers Urged to Consider Former Ravens OC, Potential Blockbuster QB Trade

Lions Bring Back ‘Compact and Stout’ Run Defender

Lions Bring Back ‘Compact and Stout’ Run Defender

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Sends Message to NFL: ‘We’re Hell-Bent’

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Sends Message to NFL: ‘We’re Hell-Bent’