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 Trade Asking Price Could Be Dropping on Commanders Target

NFL Trade Asking Price Could Be Dropping on Commanders Target

Former Lions CB Announces Midseason Retirement: Report

Former Lions CB Announces Midseason Retirement: Report

Jared Verse Sounds Off Again on ‘Dirty’ Body Slam in Steelers-Brown Matchup

Jared Verse Sounds Off Again on ‘Dirty’ Body Slam in Steelers-Brown Matchup

Patriots Urged to Pursue $71 Million DT to Boost Run Defense

Patriots Urged to Pursue $71 Million DT to Boost Run Defense

NFL Trade Pivot Sees Seahawks Pursue Rushing Champion as Jonathan Taylor Plan B

NFL Trade Pivot Sees Seahawks Pursue Rushing Champion as Jonathan Taylor Plan B

Steelers Named Trade Landing Spot for Eagles $12 Million CB

Steelers Named Trade Landing Spot for Eagles $12 Million CB

New Details Emerge on Declined Jauan Jennings Vikings-49ers Trade

New Details Emerge on Declined Jauan Jennings Vikings-49ers Trade

NFL Trade Proposal Lands Packers $51 Million Pro Bowl Starter

NFL Trade Proposal Lands Packers $51 Million Pro Bowl Starter

Commanders Address DT With Javon Kinlaw, Daron Payne Landing on IR

Commanders Address DT With Javon Kinlaw, Daron Payne Landing on IR

Patriots Bring Back Safety Just 2 Days After Release

Patriots Bring Back Safety Just 2 Days After Release

Ex-Steelers Veteran Starter Joins NFC Foe

Ex-Steelers Veteran Starter Joins NFC Foe

Seahawks Ink Ex-49ers Signal-Caller Amid QB Uncertainty

Seahawks Ink Ex-49ers Signal-Caller Amid QB Uncertainty

Mike Macdonald Speaks out on Drew Lock Elbow Injury After Seahawks QB Change

Mike Macdonald Speaks out on Drew Lock Elbow Injury After Seahawks QB Change

Steelers’ Jack Sawyer Gives Unfortunate Update on Key Injured Defender

Steelers’ Jack Sawyer Gives Unfortunate Update on Key Injured Defender

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Vikings Make Unlikely QB Switch Amid Kyler Murray Struggles

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Vikings Make Unlikely QB Switch Amid Kyler Murray Struggles

Seahawks Eyeing 48-Game Starter Before Cardinals Matchup

Seahawks Eyeing 48-Game Starter Before Cardinals Matchup

Vikings Have Potential Jonathan Taylor ‘Plan B’ for NFL Trade Deadline

Vikings Have Potential Jonathan Taylor ‘Plan B’ for NFL Trade Deadline

Cowboys Eyeing Potential Reunion With Ex-Giants RB Prior to Colts Game

Cowboys Eyeing Potential Reunion With Ex-Giants RB Prior to Colts Game

Eagles Suddenly Part Ways With DB Nearing Return From IR

Eagles Suddenly Part Ways With DB Nearing Return From IR

Steelers Connected to Athletic CB in Potential NFL Trade Deadline Move

Steelers Connected to Athletic CB in Potential NFL Trade Deadline Move

Lions Part Ways With Versatile Safety

Lions Part Ways With Versatile Safety

Vikings Cut Ties With 310-Pound Physical Lineman: Report

Vikings Cut Ties With 310-Pound Physical Lineman: Report

Lions OC Gets Major Props After 3rd Consecutive Win

Lions OC Gets Major Props After 3rd Consecutive Win

Steelers Get WR Injury Update 1 Week Before NFL Trade Deadline

Steelers Get WR Injury Update 1 Week Before NFL Trade Deadline

Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba Reacts to Play-Calling After Losing to Bears

Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba Reacts to Play-Calling After Losing to Bears

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Vikings Acquire Projected $138 Million WR to Ignite Offense

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Vikings Acquire Projected $138 Million WR to Ignite Offense

Proposed NFL Trade Ships Commanders 1,200-Yard WR

Proposed NFL Trade Ships Commanders 1,200-Yard WR

Mike Macdonald Delivers Just 1 Word on Quenton Nelson’s Seahawks Debut

Mike Macdonald Delivers Just 1 Word on Quenton Nelson’s Seahawks Debut

Cowboys Could Trade WR George Pickens to NFC Contender

Cowboys Could Trade WR George Pickens to NFC Contender

Vikings Have New Potential QB Trade Target Amid Kyler Murray Struggles

Vikings Have New Potential QB Trade Target Amid Kyler Murray Struggles

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