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

Steelers See ‘Swiss Army Knife’ Depart on $5.5 Million Deal: Report

Steelers See ‘Swiss Army Knife’ Depart on $5.5 Million Deal: Report

Eagles Make $7.3 Million Move to Add Edge Rusher: Report

Eagles Make $7.3 Million Move to Add Edge Rusher: Report

Jerry Jones Breaks Silence on Cowboys Remaining Interest in Maxx Crosby

Jerry Jones Breaks Silence on Cowboys Remaining Interest in Maxx Crosby

Steelers Make $5.5 Million Defensive Move for Pittsburgh Native: Report

Steelers Make $5.5 Million Defensive Move for Pittsburgh Native: Report

Potential Steelers QB Target Lands With NFC Foe Before Aaron Rodgers Decision: Report

Potential Steelers QB Target Lands With NFC Foe Before Aaron Rodgers Decision: Report

Steelers Lose Calvin Austin III to NFC Foe for $4.5 Million: Report

Steelers Lose Calvin Austin III to NFC Foe for $4.5 Million: Report

Danny Smith, Buccaneers Poach Former Steelers All-Pro: Report

Danny Smith, Buccaneers Poach Former Steelers All-Pro: Report

Former Vikings DT Jonathan Allen Lands in AFC on $28 Million Deal: Report

Former Vikings DT Jonathan Allen Lands in AFC on $28 Million Deal: Report

Wild NFL Trade Pitch Sees Steelers Land High Ceiling QB to Ditch Aaron Rodgers

Wild NFL Trade Pitch Sees Steelers Land High Ceiling QB to Ditch Aaron Rodgers

Patriots Get Warning Over Stefon Diggs Release

Patriots Get Warning Over Stefon Diggs Release

Jordan Davis Sends Strong Message on $78 Million Eagles Extension

Jordan Davis Sends Strong Message on $78 Million Eagles Extension

Lions Finally Make Defensive Add With ‘Productive’ DB: Report

Lions Finally Make Defensive Add With ‘Productive’ DB: Report

Maxx Crosby Gets Candid on Nullified Trade Amid Patriots Rumors

Maxx Crosby Gets Candid on Nullified Trade Amid Patriots Rumors

Cowboys Pegged With Unimpressive Grade After ‘Desperation’ Trade

Cowboys Pegged With Unimpressive Grade After ‘Desperation’ Trade

Maxx Crosby Fires Strong Message on Cancelled Deal Amid Eagles Trade Speculation

Maxx Crosby Fires Strong Message on Cancelled Deal Amid Eagles Trade Speculation

Eagles Get Good News on Dallas Goedert After Pair of Tight End Signings: Report

Eagles Get Good News on Dallas Goedert After Pair of Tight End Signings: Report

Steelers Bring Back Veteran to Add Important Depth: Report

Steelers Bring Back Veteran to Add Important Depth: Report

Ex-Vikings $30 Million Free Agent Signs With Packers: Report

Ex-Vikings $30 Million Free Agent Signs With Packers: Report

Seahawks Pull About-Face on Underrated WR as Free Agency Begins: Report

Seahawks Pull About-Face on Underrated WR as Free Agency Begins: Report

Commanders Signing Explosive, Tough Safety to $14 Million Deal: Report

Commanders Signing Explosive, Tough Safety to $14 Million Deal: Report

Dolphins Signing Former 2nd-Round DB With ‘Physical Traits Galore’: Report

Dolphins Signing Former 2nd-Round DB With ‘Physical Traits Galore’: Report

Patriots Make $9 Million Move for 3-Time All-Pro Safety: Report

Patriots Make $9 Million Move for 3-Time All-Pro Safety: Report

Dolphins Signing Former Double-Digit Sack Rival Defender: Report

Dolphins Signing Former Double-Digit Sack Rival Defender: Report

Eagles Could Pursue Pro Bowl Edge Rusher After Trey Hendrickson Spurn

Eagles Could Pursue Pro Bowl Edge Rusher After Trey Hendrickson Spurn

Seahawks Urged to Pursue Trade for $67 Million RB to Replace Kenneth Walker

Seahawks Urged to Pursue Trade for $67 Million RB to Replace Kenneth Walker

Steelers Signing Former 1st-Round Safety to Bargain Deal: Report

Steelers Signing Former 1st-Round Safety to Bargain Deal: Report

Maxx Crosby Trade Back on Table for Cowboys After Stunning NFL News: Report

Maxx Crosby Trade Back on Table for Cowboys After Stunning NFL News: Report

Steelers Create Additional Cap Room With Cameron Heyward Move: Report

Steelers Create Additional Cap Room With Cameron Heyward Move: Report

Ex-Packers Lineman Elgton Jenkins Finds New Home 1 Day After Release: Report

Ex-Packers Lineman Elgton Jenkins Finds New Home 1 Day After Release: Report

Browns Signing Recently-Released Pro Bowler to $24 Million Deal: Report

Browns Signing Recently-Released Pro Bowler to $24 Million Deal: Report