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

Seahawks Former Day 3 Selection Dubbed 2026 Breakout Candidate

Seahawks Former Day 3 Selection Dubbed 2026 Breakout Candidate

Vikings Urged to Consider ‘An Embarrassment of Riches’ at WR

Vikings Urged to Consider ‘An Embarrassment of Riches’ at WR

Steelers Encouraged to Target Potentially Disgruntled All-Pro LB in Trade

Steelers Encouraged to Target Potentially Disgruntled All-Pro LB in Trade

Eagles QB Called Loser From Offseason Workouts

Eagles QB Called Loser From Offseason Workouts

Vikings Benched Starter Pegged Potential Cut Candidate Before NFL Training Camp

Vikings Benched Starter Pegged Potential Cut Candidate Before NFL Training Camp

Patriots Named Best Fit for $100 Million Edge Rusher

Patriots Named Best Fit for $100 Million Edge Rusher

Seahawks’ Sam Darnold Gets Bold 2026 NFL Season Prediction

Seahawks’ Sam Darnold Gets Bold 2026 NFL Season Prediction

Steelers Urged to Make 1 Final Offseason Move With CB Joey Porter Jr.

Steelers Urged to Make 1 Final Offseason Move With CB Joey Porter Jr.

Packers Get Micah Parsons Warning in 2026 Worst-Case Scenario

Packers Get Micah Parsons Warning in 2026 Worst-Case Scenario

Ex-Seahawks Pro Bowler Speaks out on Sam Darnold at NFL Minicamp

Ex-Seahawks Pro Bowler Speaks out on Sam Darnold at NFL Minicamp

Jahmyr Gibbs Delivers Very Strong Message on Lions at Minicamp

Jahmyr Gibbs Delivers Very Strong Message on Lions at Minicamp

Steelers Insider Delivers Bad News for QB Will Howard

Steelers Insider Delivers Bad News for QB Will Howard

Former Steelers WR, 2nd-Round Pick Signs With Cowboys: Report

Former Steelers WR, 2nd-Round Pick Signs With Cowboys: Report

Vikings Put on Notice With Worst-Case Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy Scenario

Vikings Put on Notice With Worst-Case Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy Scenario

Ex-Steelers Defender Doesn’t Hold Back on Former 1st-Round Pick Derrick Harmon

Ex-Steelers Defender Doesn’t Hold Back on Former 1st-Round Pick Derrick Harmon

Commanders’ Dan Quinn Reacts to 2nd-Year Playmaker Taking Another Step at Minicamp

Commanders’ Dan Quinn Reacts to 2nd-Year Playmaker Taking Another Step at Minicamp

Lions Rookie Speaks out on Playing With All-Pro Aidan Hutchinson

Lions Rookie Speaks out on Playing With All-Pro Aidan Hutchinson

Jayden Daniels Speaks out on New Commanders Offense at Minicamp

Jayden Daniels Speaks out on New Commanders Offense at Minicamp

Rams’ Sean McVay Speaks out on Backup QB

Rams’ Sean McVay Speaks out on Backup QB

Late Round Rookie Gets New Eagles Opportunity Before Training Camp

Late Round Rookie Gets New Eagles Opportunity Before Training Camp

Vikings Encouraged to Consider Bringing Edge Rusher Out of Retirement

Vikings Encouraged to Consider Bringing Edge Rusher Out of Retirement

Former Lions Preseason Standout Addresses Offseason Position Change

Former Lions Preseason Standout Addresses Offseason Position Change

Packers Rookie Already Labeled Perfect Match for New DC

Packers Rookie Already Labeled Perfect Match for New DC

Cowboys Named Best Fit for Former Rival’s All-Pro Edge Rusher

Cowboys Named Best Fit for Former Rival’s All-Pro Edge Rusher

Seahawks Rookie Found ‘Footing’ After Rough OTAs: Report

Seahawks Rookie Found ‘Footing’ After Rough OTAs: Report

Ex-Patriots Edge Rusher Signs With Falcons: Report

Ex-Patriots Edge Rusher Signs With Falcons: Report

Steelers Surprisingly Floated as Landing Spot for Ex-Pro Bowl Left Tackle

Steelers Surprisingly Floated as Landing Spot for Ex-Pro Bowl Left Tackle

Jared Verse Reveals Final Seahawks Message to Rams Teammates After Trade

Jared Verse Reveals Final Seahawks Message to Rams Teammates After Trade

Seahawks Announce Promoting 2 Front Office Members to New Role

Seahawks Announce Promoting 2 Front Office Members to New Role

Former Packers ‘Tough, Violent’ Edge Rusher Joins NFC Foe: Report

Former Packers ‘Tough, Violent’ Edge Rusher Joins NFC Foe: Report

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