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

Mike McCarthy Speaks out on QB Drew Allar at Steelers Rookie Minicamp

Mike McCarthy Speaks out on QB Drew Allar at Steelers Rookie Minicamp

Commanders’ Dan Quinn Gets Strong Warning Before 2026 NFL Campaign

Commanders’ Dan Quinn Gets Strong Warning Before 2026 NFL Campaign

Packers Predicted to Support Josh Jacobs By Adding Ex-Pro Bowl Power Back

Packers Predicted to Support Josh Jacobs By Adding Ex-Pro Bowl Power Back

New NFL Landing Spot Potentially Emerges for Former Lions’ Taylor Decker

New NFL Landing Spot Potentially Emerges for Former Lions’ Taylor Decker

Steelers Fans React to Conflicting Reports on Latest Aaron Rodgers Update

Steelers Fans React to Conflicting Reports on Latest Aaron Rodgers Update

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Offers Injury Update on Rookie Caleb Banks

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Offers Injury Update on Rookie Caleb Banks

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni Put on Notice Ahead of the 2026 NFL Season

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni Put on Notice Ahead of the 2026 NFL Season

Vikings Invite Ex-Cowboys Starting QB to Rookie Minicamp for Tryout

Vikings Invite Ex-Cowboys Starting QB to Rookie Minicamp for Tryout

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Patriots Make Blockbuster Deal for WR Other Than A.J. Brown

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Patriots Make Blockbuster Deal for WR Other Than A.J. Brown

Packers Urged to Pursue Former 1st-Round Tackle as Potential Flier

Packers Urged to Pursue Former 1st-Round Tackle as Potential Flier

Lions Floated as Potential Landing Spot for Recently Cut Ex-Pro Bowl CB

Lions Floated as Potential Landing Spot for Recently Cut Ex-Pro Bowl CB

Former Steelers Tough LB Reaches NFL Free Agency: Report

Former Steelers Tough LB Reaches NFL Free Agency: Report

Rasul Douglas Responds to Potential Packers Reunion Amid Free Agent Speculation

Rasul Douglas Responds to Potential Packers Reunion Amid Free Agent Speculation

Previous Cowboys Trade Candidate Becomes NFL Free Agent: Report

Previous Cowboys Trade Candidate Becomes NFL Free Agent: Report

Rams QB Legend Kurt Warner’s Son Gets Another Minicamp Tryout: Report

Rams QB Legend Kurt Warner’s Son Gets Another Minicamp Tryout: Report

Lions Late-Round Draft Pick Gets Ringing Endorsement

Lions Late-Round Draft Pick Gets Ringing Endorsement

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