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

NFL Gets Put on Notice Regarding Seahawks’ Sam Darnold in 2026 Season

NFL Gets Put on Notice Regarding Seahawks’ Sam Darnold in 2026 Season

Dan Campbell Nearly Didn’t Become Lions Head Coach: Report

Dan Campbell Nearly Didn’t Become Lions Head Coach: Report

Rams Urged to Add Former All-Pro WR for Super Bowl Push With Matthew Stafford

Rams Urged to Add Former All-Pro WR for Super Bowl Push With Matthew Stafford

Eagles Rookie Speaks out on His Biggest NFL Weakness

Eagles Rookie Speaks out on His Biggest NFL Weakness

Former Packers DC Jeff Hafley Opens Up on Matt LaFleur

Former Packers DC Jeff Hafley Opens Up on Matt LaFleur

Ex-Division Rival Cut Off Steelers From 2026 NFL International Game: Report

Ex-Division Rival Cut Off Steelers From 2026 NFL International Game: Report

Seahawks Warned About Potential NFL Draft Regrets Before 2026 Season

Seahawks Warned About Potential NFL Draft Regrets Before 2026 Season

Seahawks Undrafted DT Opens Eyes at Rookie Minicamp: Report

Seahawks Undrafted DT Opens Eyes at Rookie Minicamp: Report

Ex-Steelers’ Russell Wilson Has Finally Received NFL Offer But Mulling Options

Ex-Steelers’ Russell Wilson Has Finally Received NFL Offer But Mulling Options

Former Packers QB Lands Rookie Minicamp Tryout With AFC Foe: Report

Former Packers QB Lands Rookie Minicamp Tryout With AFC Foe: Report

Lions Predicted to Make Surprise 2027 NFL Draft Decision Impacting Jared Goff

Lions Predicted to Make Surprise 2027 NFL Draft Decision Impacting Jared Goff

Packers OC Challenges WR Matthew Golden Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

Packers OC Challenges WR Matthew Golden Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

Eagles Rookie QB Reacts to Potential Non-QB Role in 2026

Eagles Rookie QB Reacts to Potential Non-QB Role in 2026

Steelers Get Big Warning on QB Room Without Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Get Big Warning on QB Room Without Aaron Rodgers

Commanders Encouraged to Land $157 Million WR to Support Jayden Daniels

Commanders Encouraged to Land $157 Million WR to Support Jayden Daniels

Lions Get Positive Injury Update on CB Terrion Arnold

Lions Get Positive Injury Update on CB Terrion Arnold

Ex-Lions DT DJ Reader Signs $12.5 Deal With NFC Foe: Report

Ex-Lions DT DJ Reader Signs $12.5 Deal With NFC Foe: Report

Steelers Part Ways With Hometown CB, Ex-Penn State Draft Pick: Report

Steelers Part Ways With Hometown CB, Ex-Penn State Draft Pick: Report

Former Eagles CB Visits Cowboys in NFL Free Agency: Report

Former Eagles CB Visits Cowboys in NFL Free Agency: Report

Seahawks Feared Division Rival Could Steal RB Jadarian Price: Report

Seahawks Feared Division Rival Could Steal RB Jadarian Price: Report

A.J. Brown Delivers Strong Message to Eagles Fans

A.J. Brown Delivers Strong Message to Eagles Fans

Patriots Urged to Consider Adding $79 Million Veteran to Fill Remaining Need

Patriots Urged to Consider Adding $79 Million Veteran to Fill Remaining Need

NFL Insider Tells Off Jack Campbell’s Fifth-Year Option Criticism

NFL Insider Tells Off Jack Campbell’s Fifth-Year Option Criticism

Steelers Announce Signing Ex-Eagles Player to Address Roster Weakness

Steelers Announce Signing Ex-Eagles Player to Address Roster Weakness

Packers Make Surprise Cut After Signing QB Tyrod Taylor: Report

Packers Make Surprise Cut After Signing QB Tyrod Taylor: Report

Packers Versatile Undrafted Playmaker Gaining Steam for Rookie Role

Packers Versatile Undrafted Playmaker Gaining Steam for Rookie Role

Steelers Get Hefty Price in Contract Update for Joey Porter Jr.

Steelers Get Hefty Price in Contract Update for Joey Porter Jr.

Eagles’ Makai Lemon ‘Long Shot’ for Rookie Accolade: Analyst

Eagles’ Makai Lemon ‘Long Shot’ for Rookie Accolade: Analyst

Lions Encouraged to Make Yet Another Significant Offensive Line Addition

Lions Encouraged to Make Yet Another Significant Offensive Line Addition

New Packers QB Sends Strong Message on Signing With Green Bay

New Packers QB Sends Strong Message on Signing With Green Bay

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