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 Roster Fails to Earn ‘Championship Respect’ Amid NFL Free Agency

Seahawks Roster Fails to Earn ‘Championship Respect’ Amid NFL Free Agency

Lions Get Great Update Amid NFL Free Agency

Lions Get Great Update Amid NFL Free Agency

Former Steelers QB Justin Fields Traded to New AFC Foe: Report

Former Steelers QB Justin Fields Traded to New AFC Foe: Report

Steelers Urged to Consider Ex-All-Pro Playmaker Even After Michael Pittman Trade

Steelers Urged to Consider Ex-All-Pro Playmaker Even After Michael Pittman Trade

Patriots Get Lifeline on Potential Maxx Crosby Trade: Report

Patriots Get Lifeline on Potential Maxx Crosby Trade: Report

Steelers Insider Provides Latest Aaron Rodgers Update

Steelers Insider Provides Latest Aaron Rodgers Update

Ex-Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Emerging as ‘Best Fit’ for AFC Team

Ex-Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Emerging as ‘Best Fit’ for AFC Team

Eagles’ A.J. Brown Trade Conversations Causing Major Ripple Impact Around NFL

Eagles’ A.J. Brown Trade Conversations Causing Major Ripple Impact Around NFL

Rams Get Another Call to Target Former $76 Million CB

Rams Get Another Call to Target Former $76 Million CB

Patriots Encouraged to Target $70 Million Playmaker

Patriots Encouraged to Target $70 Million Playmaker

Steelers Urged to Pivot to $150 Million QB Without Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Urged to Pivot to $150 Million QB Without Aaron Rodgers

Eagles Implored to Target $15 Million Starter With Safety Options ‘Running Out’

Eagles Implored to Target $15 Million Starter With Safety Options ‘Running Out’

Seahawks Add Former ‘Explosive’ 1st-Round CB: Report

Seahawks Add Former ‘Explosive’ 1st-Round CB: Report

Steelers Advised to Bring Back $41 Million Starter to Fill Major Need

Steelers Advised to Bring Back $41 Million Starter to Fill Major Need

Seahawks Newly Signed Free Agent Already Floated as Cut Candidate

Seahawks Newly Signed Free Agent Already Floated as Cut Candidate

Released Patriots WR Stefon Diggs Ideal Fit for ‘Ring-Chasing’ AFC Foe: Analyst

Released Patriots WR Stefon Diggs Ideal Fit for ‘Ring-Chasing’ AFC Foe: Analyst

Steelers Trading $41 Million Pro Bowler ‘Seems Imminent’: Report

Steelers Trading $41 Million Pro Bowler ‘Seems Imminent’: Report

NFL Trade Pitch Sends Steelers ‘Surprise’ QB Solution to Dump Aaron Rodgers

NFL Trade Pitch Sends Steelers ‘Surprise’ QB Solution to Dump Aaron Rodgers

Packers Singled out as Suitor for ‘High Ceiling’ QB on Trade Market: Report

Packers Singled out as Suitor for ‘High Ceiling’ QB on Trade Market: Report

Cowboys ‘Could’ Land Rival’s Fast, Smart Free Agent to Fill Big Need

Cowboys ‘Could’ Land Rival’s Fast, Smart Free Agent to Fill Big Need

‘Surprise’ Trade Pitch Sees Vikings Part Ways With QB J.J. McCarthy

‘Surprise’ Trade Pitch Sees Vikings Part Ways With QB J.J. McCarthy

Patriots Urged to Pursue Trade for Cowboys Playmaker to Ditch A.J. Brown Deal

Patriots Urged to Pursue Trade for Cowboys Playmaker to Ditch A.J. Brown Deal

Dolphins Get Warning on Cutting Pro Bowler Bradley Chubb

Dolphins Get Warning on Cutting Pro Bowler Bradley Chubb

Cowboys Lose Versatile Contributor in NFL Free Agency to AFC Foe: Report

Cowboys Lose Versatile Contributor in NFL Free Agency to AFC Foe: Report

Lions Receive Warning Over Cutting Pro Bowler Taylor Decker

Lions Receive Warning Over Cutting Pro Bowler Taylor Decker

Dolphins Land Ex-Cowboys Playmaker Who Wants to Work With Malik Willis: Report

Dolphins Land Ex-Cowboys Playmaker Who Wants to Work With Malik Willis: Report

NFL Insider Pegged Will Howard Hype ‘Just Smoke’ in 1st Round QB Pursuit

NFL Insider Pegged Will Howard Hype ‘Just Smoke’ in 1st Round QB Pursuit

Lions Get Tremendous Update on Projected $82 Million Rival Free Agent

Lions Get Tremendous Update on Projected $82 Million Rival Free Agent

Packers Urged to Sign Former $180 Million QB to Replace Malik Wills

Packers Urged to Sign Former $180 Million QB to Replace Malik Wills

Eagles Fill ‘Underrated Need’ With 2-Time Super Bowl Champion: Report

Eagles Fill ‘Underrated Need’ With 2-Time Super Bowl Champion: Report