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’ Diontae Johnson Makes Promise After Low Effort vs. Bengals

Steelers’ Diontae Johnson Makes Promise After Low Effort vs. Bengals

Lions Urged to Target Former 1st-Round Cornerback

Lions Urged to Target Former 1st-Round Cornerback

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Puts WR Diontae Johnson on Notice

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Puts WR Diontae Johnson on Notice

Steelers Labeled Potential Landing Spot for Former $98 Million Star LB

Steelers Labeled Potential Landing Spot for Former $98 Million Star LB

Lions’ Dan Campbell Breaks Silence on DE Bruce Irvin’s Playing Status

Lions’ Dan Campbell Breaks Silence on DE Bruce Irvin’s Playing Status

Dan Campbell Issues Challenge to Lions Ahead of Week 13

Dan Campbell Issues Challenge to Lions Ahead of Week 13

T.J. Watt Highly Endorses Steelers’ Fill-In for Keanu Neal

T.J. Watt Highly Endorses Steelers’ Fill-In for Keanu Neal

Dan Campbell Speaks Out on Former Lions Assistant Coach Losing Panthers Job

Dan Campbell Speaks Out on Former Lions Assistant Coach Losing Panthers Job

Steelers Urged to Poach 3-Time Super Bowl Champion Safety From Browns

Steelers Urged to Poach 3-Time Super Bowl Champion Safety From Browns

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson Tells Off Media Questioning His Effort

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson Tells Off Media Questioning His Effort

Lions OC Ben Johnson Connected to Latest NFL Head Coach Opening

Lions OC Ben Johnson Connected to Latest NFL Head Coach Opening

Lions Named Potential Fit for Former Pro Bowl Defensive Lineman

Lions Named Potential Fit for Former Pro Bowl Defensive Lineman

Steelers’ Diontae Johnson Claps Back at ‘Heated Locker-Room Argument’ Report

Steelers’ Diontae Johnson Claps Back at ‘Heated Locker-Room Argument’ Report

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Singles Out New Offensive Play Caller Mike Sullivan

Steelers’ Kenny Pickett Singles Out New Offensive Play Caller Mike Sullivan

Mike Tomlin Fires Clear Message on Steelers Offensive Breakout Against Bengals

Mike Tomlin Fires Clear Message on Steelers Offensive Breakout Against Bengals

Steelers Had ‘Heated Locker-Room Argument’ After Browns Loss: Report

Steelers Had ‘Heated Locker-Room Argument’ After Browns Loss: Report

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Claps Back at Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Before Week 12

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Claps Back at Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Before Week 12

Kenny Pickett Opens Up on Matt Canada, Steelers’ Coordinator Change

Kenny Pickett Opens Up on Matt Canada, Steelers’ Coordinator Change

Lions’ Dan Campbell Opens Up on Failed Fake Punt Against Packers

Lions’ Dan Campbell Opens Up on Failed Fake Punt Against Packers

Former NFL Head Coach Issues Warning to Steelers QB Kenny Pickett

Former NFL Head Coach Issues Warning to Steelers QB Kenny Pickett

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Speaks Out on Matt Canada, Kenny Pickett

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Speaks Out on Matt Canada, Kenny Pickett

Former NFL Head Coach ‘Long Shot’ Candidate for Steelers’ OC Opening

Former NFL Head Coach ‘Long Shot’ Candidate for Steelers’ OC Opening

Lions Named Possible Landing Spot for Recently Released Former All-Pro LB

Lions Named Possible Landing Spot for Recently Released Former All-Pro LB

Matt Canada Fired: Mike Tomlin Candid on Kenny Pickett’s Future

Matt Canada Fired: Mike Tomlin Candid on Kenny Pickett’s Future

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Makes Final Call on Matt Canada Replacement

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Makes Final Call on Matt Canada Replacement

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Sends Message to Fired Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Sends Message to Fired Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada

Lions’ Dan Campbell Throws Cold Water on Potential C.J. Gardner-Johnson Return

Lions’ Dan Campbell Throws Cold Water on Potential C.J. Gardner-Johnson Return

Steelers Bring Back LB, Add Super Bowl Champion DB: Reports

Steelers Bring Back LB, Add Super Bowl Champion DB: Reports

Steelers Urged to Fix ‘Broken’ Quarterback Situation in Week 12

Steelers Urged to Fix ‘Broken’ Quarterback Situation in Week 12

Justin Fields Fires Message to Lions After Detroit Comeback Win

Justin Fields Fires Message to Lions After Detroit Comeback Win