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

Son of Super Bowl-Winning Coach Pegged as Possible Steelers OC Candidate

Son of Super Bowl-Winning Coach Pegged as Possible Steelers OC Candidate

Former NFL MVP Takes a Shot at Lions QB Jared Goff

Former NFL MVP Takes a Shot at Lions QB Jared Goff

Steelers Projected to Target Potential Diontae Johnson Replacement

Steelers Projected to Target Potential Diontae Johnson Replacement

Lions 1st-Round WR Prediction Raises Eyebrows on Jameson Williams’ Role

Lions 1st-Round WR Prediction Raises Eyebrows on Jameson Williams’ Role

Lions’ Jared Goff Speaks Out on Amon-Ra St. Brown’s ‘Mini-Slump’

Lions’ Jared Goff Speaks Out on Amon-Ra St. Brown’s ‘Mini-Slump’

Center Mason Cole Puts the Steelers on Notice

Center Mason Cole Puts the Steelers on Notice

Jared Goff Claps Back at Lions Critics: ‘You Can Do This All Day’

Jared Goff Claps Back at Lions Critics: ‘You Can Do This All Day’

Steelers Part Ways With Ex-Pitt Star, Bring Back ‘Hyper-Productive’ Edge Rusher

Steelers Part Ways With Ex-Pitt Star, Bring Back ‘Hyper-Productive’ Edge Rusher

Steelers Predicted to Reunite National Championship Duo

Steelers Predicted to Reunite National Championship Duo

Lions Team Captain Singled Out by Former Bears Scout as ‘Cheap Shot Player’

Lions Team Captain Singled Out by Former Bears Scout as ‘Cheap Shot Player’

Lions’ Dan Campbell Speaks Out on Potential for More Targets to Jameson Williams

Lions’ Dan Campbell Speaks Out on Potential for More Targets to Jameson Williams

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Reacts to George Pickens’ Frustrations: ‘It’s a Problem’

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Reacts to George Pickens’ Frustrations: ‘It’s a Problem’

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Summarizes Offsides Penalty vs. Bears With 4 Words

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Summarizes Offsides Penalty vs. Bears With 4 Words

Lions Encouraged to Add Another Veteran DT to Replace Alim McNeill

Lions Encouraged to Add Another Veteran DT to Replace Alim McNeill

Steelers Urged to Add Browns’ Former Second-Round CB

Steelers Urged to Add Browns’ Former Second-Round CB

Bears’ Cole Kmet Goes Off on Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson’s Fourth-Down ‘Jump’

Bears’ Cole Kmet Goes Off on Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson’s Fourth-Down ‘Jump’

Ndamukong Suh Reached Out to Lions, Detroit ‘Slammed the Door Shut’: Report

Ndamukong Suh Reached Out to Lions, Detroit ‘Slammed the Door Shut’: Report

Lions’ Dan Campbell Blows Off Potential Missed Penalty Question After Bears Loss

Lions’ Dan Campbell Blows Off Potential Missed Penalty Question After Bears Loss

Steelers Face Backlash Over Handling of T.J. Watt Concussion

Steelers Face Backlash Over Handling of T.J. Watt Concussion

Lions’ Dan Campbell Sounds Off on ‘Undisciplined’ Play Against Bears

Lions’ Dan Campbell Sounds Off on ‘Undisciplined’ Play Against Bears

Amon-Ra St. Brown Speaks Out on Lions’ Passing Attack: ‘Makes It Hard’

Amon-Ra St. Brown Speaks Out on Lions’ Passing Attack: ‘Makes It Hard’

2 Steelers Defensive Stars Enter Concussion Protocol

2 Steelers Defensive Stars Enter Concussion Protocol

Lions’ Jameson Williams Fires Warning to Speedy WR Tyreek Hill: ‘I’d Get Him’

Lions’ Jameson Williams Fires Warning to Speedy WR Tyreek Hill: ‘I’d Get Him’

Minkah Fitzpatrick Confronts Entitled Attitude in Steelers Locker Room

Minkah Fitzpatrick Confronts Entitled Attitude in Steelers Locker Room

Cameron Heyward Delivers Blunt Warning to Steelers After Loss to Patriots

Cameron Heyward Delivers Blunt Warning to Steelers After Loss to Patriots

Steelers’ Mitch Trubisky Rips Performance vs. Patriots: ‘It’s Disappointing’

Steelers’ Mitch Trubisky Rips Performance vs. Patriots: ‘It’s Disappointing’

Steelers Media Reacts to ‘Bizarro’ Mitch Trubisky Fourth-Down Pass vs. Patriots

Steelers Media Reacts to ‘Bizarro’ Mitch Trubisky Fourth-Down Pass vs. Patriots

Lions’ Jared Goff Fires Message to Teammates: ‘No One’s Out of It’

Lions’ Jared Goff Fires Message to Teammates: ‘No One’s Out of It’

Lions’ James Houston Breaks Silence on Potential Return Timeline

Lions’ James Houston Breaks Silence on Potential Return Timeline

Lions’ Brian Branch Throws Shade at Commanders Over Draft Snub

Lions’ Brian Branch Throws Shade at Commanders Over Draft Snub