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’ Sam LaPorta Reveals Recipe to Early-Career Success

Lions’ Sam LaPorta Reveals Recipe to Early-Career Success

Dan Campbell Puts the Lions on Notice Ahead of Week 10

Dan Campbell Puts the Lions on Notice Ahead of Week 10

Steelers Listed Among Favorites to Acquire $230 Million Quarterback

Steelers Listed Among Favorites to Acquire $230 Million Quarterback

Lions’ Jonah Jackson Fires Warning to NFL

Lions’ Jonah Jackson Fires Warning to NFL

Steelers’ Najee Harris Sends Candid Message to WR George Pickens

Steelers’ Najee Harris Sends Candid Message to WR George Pickens

QB Jared Goff Issues Challenge to Lions Teammates

QB Jared Goff Issues Challenge to Lions Teammates

Lions Expressed Interest in ‘Big, Strong, Fast’ But Often-Suspended WR: Report

Lions Expressed Interest in ‘Big, Strong, Fast’ But Often-Suspended WR: Report

Former Steelers WR Martavis Bryant Finds New NFL Home: Report

Former Steelers WR Martavis Bryant Finds New NFL Home: Report

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Summarizes George Pickens’ Frustration With 5 Words

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Summarizes George Pickens’ Frustration With 5 Words

Steelers Urged to Replace Injured LB Cole Holcomb With Former $67 Million Star

Steelers Urged to Replace Injured LB Cole Holcomb With Former $67 Million Star

Lions’ Dan Campbell Details Plan for RBs David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs

Lions’ Dan Campbell Details Plan for RBs David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs

Lions’ Dan Campbell Puts the NFL on Notice

Lions’ Dan Campbell Puts the NFL on Notice

Lions Urged to Sign Former All-Pro Cornerback

Lions Urged to Sign Former All-Pro Cornerback

Hines Ward Delivers Blunt Message to Steelers WR George Pickens

Hines Ward Delivers Blunt Message to Steelers WR George Pickens

Steelers Receive Bad Injury Update on LB Cole Holcomb

Steelers Receive Bad Injury Update on LB Cole Holcomb

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Sent Message to Mike Tomlin Ahead of Week 9

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. Sent Message to Mike Tomlin Ahead of Week 9

Steelers’ Chuks Okorafor Breaks Silence on Week 9 Benching

Steelers’ Chuks Okorafor Breaks Silence on Week 9 Benching

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers on Notice After ‘Catastrophic’ Penalties vs. Titans

Mike Tomlin Puts Steelers on Notice After ‘Catastrophic’ Penalties vs. Titans

NFL Media, Fans Troll Steelers for Reported Change to Matt Canada’s Offense

NFL Media, Fans Troll Steelers for Reported Change to Matt Canada’s Offense

Lions Assistant Named ‘Dark Horse’ Candidate for Raiders Head Coach Opening

Lions Assistant Named ‘Dark Horse’ Candidate for Raiders Head Coach Opening

Steelers’ Jaylen Warren Claps Back at NFL Fines

Steelers’ Jaylen Warren Claps Back at NFL Fines

Steelers Make Final Call on Cameron Heyward for Week 9

Steelers Make Final Call on Cameron Heyward for Week 9

Steelers Insiders Calling for Pittsburgh Quarterback Change

Steelers Insiders Calling for Pittsburgh Quarterback Change

Steelers, Kenny Pickett Mixed on QB’s Status for Week 9: Report

Steelers, Kenny Pickett Mixed on QB’s Status for Week 9: Report

New Lions WR Donovan Peoples-Jones Goes Viral With Social Media Message to Detroit

New Lions WR Donovan Peoples-Jones Goes Viral With Social Media Message to Detroit

Lions’ Dan Campbell Sounds Off on Jahmyr Gibbs’ Breakout Performance

Lions’ Dan Campbell Sounds Off on Jahmyr Gibbs’ Breakout Performance

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Sends Message on NFL Trade Deadline

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Sends Message on NFL Trade Deadline

Diontae Johnson Goes Off on Steelers-Jaguars Officiating: ‘They Should Get Fined’

Diontae Johnson Goes Off on Steelers-Jaguars Officiating: ‘They Should Get Fined’

NFL Media Reacts to Officiating During Steelers’ Loss to Jaguars

NFL Media Reacts to Officiating During Steelers’ Loss to Jaguars

Lions’ Kerby Joseph Issues Challenge: ‘Greats, They Get the Ball’

Lions’ Kerby Joseph Issues Challenge: ‘Greats, They Get the Ball’