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-Vikings In-Division Trade Pitch Would Send Pro Bowler to Detroit

Lions-Vikings In-Division Trade Pitch Would Send Pro Bowler to Detroit

Lions’ Ben Johnson Sends Message on WR Jameson Williams’ Role

Lions’ Ben Johnson Sends Message on WR Jameson Williams’ Role

Matt Canada Provides Ridiculous Take, Mixed Message on Steelers Offense

Matt Canada Provides Ridiculous Take, Mixed Message on Steelers Offense

Lions’ Scottie Montgomery Speaks Out on Rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs

Lions’ Scottie Montgomery Speaks Out on Rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs

Steelers Connected to Former Second-Round Safety

Steelers Connected to Former Second-Round Safety

Proposed Trade Sends Lions 2-Time Pro Bowl Edge Rusher for WR Jameson Williams

Proposed Trade Sends Lions 2-Time Pro Bowl Edge Rusher for WR Jameson Williams

Steelers’ Diontae Johnson Delivers Clear Message on Injury Recovery

Steelers’ Diontae Johnson Delivers Clear Message on Injury Recovery

Steelers Urged to Make Change in Usage for RBs Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren

Steelers Urged to Make Change in Usage for RBs Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren

Lions Implored to Add 3-time Super Bowl Champion Lineman

Lions Implored to Add 3-time Super Bowl Champion Lineman

Lions Receive Bad News With Injury Update Ahead of Panthers Matchup

Lions Receive Bad News With Injury Update Ahead of Panthers Matchup

Steelers Media Reacts to Chicago Bears Trading WR Chase Claypool

Steelers Media Reacts to Chicago Bears Trading WR Chase Claypool

Steelers Urged to Target Former $50 Million Starting Lineman

Steelers Urged to Target Former $50 Million Starting Lineman

Steelers’ Teryl Austin Downplays Joey Porter Jr.’s Chance to Play More in Week 5

Steelers’ Teryl Austin Downplays Joey Porter Jr.’s Chance to Play More in Week 5

Steelers’ Najee Harris Blasts Teammates in Rant Against Media

Steelers’ Najee Harris Blasts Teammates in Rant Against Media

Steelers Named Potential Landing Spot for Rival TE After Pat Freiermuth Injury

Steelers Named Potential Landing Spot for Rival TE After Pat Freiermuth Injury

Steelers Sign Former Second-Round WR, Add Tackle to Practice Squad: Reports

Steelers Sign Former Second-Round WR, Add Tackle to Practice Squad: Reports

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin’s Explanation for 4th-&-1 Play ‘Isn’t a Valid Excuse’

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin’s Explanation for 4th-&-1 Play ‘Isn’t a Valid Excuse’

Lions Urged to Sign 2-Time Super Bowl Champion Defensive Back

Lions Urged to Sign 2-Time Super Bowl Champion Defensive Back

Steelers Receive Good News on QB Kenny Pickett Injury: Report

Steelers Receive Good News on QB Kenny Pickett Injury: Report

Lions’ Dan Campbell Pulls Back Curtain on Plan for WR Jameson Williams

Lions’ Dan Campbell Pulls Back Curtain on Plan for WR Jameson Williams

Proposed Trade Ships Lions Rival’s Disgruntled WR

Proposed Trade Ships Lions Rival’s Disgruntled WR

Former Steelers WR Chase Claypool in Hot Water With Bears

Former Steelers WR Chase Claypool in Hot Water With Bears

Steelers’ Matt Canada Put on Blast After Play Call Leads to QB Kenny Pickett Injury

Steelers’ Matt Canada Put on Blast After Play Call Leads to QB Kenny Pickett Injury

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Updates Kenny Pickett’s Status After Knee Injury

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Updates Kenny Pickett’s Status After Knee Injury

Lions’ Jared Goff Calls Out Ryan Fitzpatrick for Pregame Dig

Lions’ Jared Goff Calls Out Ryan Fitzpatrick for Pregame Dig

Lions’ Jared Goff Delivers Message to Rest of NFL After Win at Lambeau Field

Lions’ Jared Goff Delivers Message to Rest of NFL After Win at Lambeau Field

Steelers’ Teryl Austin Pulls Back Curtain on Plan for Newest Secondary Member

Steelers’ Teryl Austin Pulls Back Curtain on Plan for Newest Secondary Member

Lions Receive ‘Disappointing’ Injury Update Ahead of Showdown Against Packers

Lions Receive ‘Disappointing’ Injury Update Ahead of Showdown Against Packers

NFL Insider Speculates Why Steelers Rookies Aren’t Playing More Snaps

NFL Insider Speculates Why Steelers Rookies Aren’t Playing More Snaps

Steelers Named Landing Spot for Former Rushing Champion

Steelers Named Landing Spot for Former Rushing Champion