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

Colts Bringing Back Veteran WR: Report

Colts Bringing Back Veteran WR: Report

Steelers Sign Tackling Machine to Solve Inside Linebacker Woes: Report

Steelers Sign Tackling Machine to Solve Inside Linebacker Woes: Report

Colts Pluck Starter from NFL’s Top Ranked Defense: Report

Colts Pluck Starter from NFL’s Top Ranked Defense: Report

3-Time All-Pro Sends Steelers Major Props for Free Agency Signing

3-Time All-Pro Sends Steelers Major Props for Free Agency Signing

Colts Ship 5-Time Pro Bowler to NFC Contender: Report

Colts Ship 5-Time Pro Bowler to NFC Contender: Report

Steelers Bringing Back ‘Must Re-Sign’ Veteran Safety: Sources

Steelers Bringing Back ‘Must Re-Sign’ Veteran Safety: Sources

Seahawks Cut Veteran After Career Year: Report

Seahawks Cut Veteran After Career Year: Report

Colts CB Bolts for Former Team After One Season in Indianapolis: Report

Colts CB Bolts for Former Team After One Season in Indianapolis: Report

Steelers New CB Clarifies His Desire to Wear No. 7

Steelers New CB Clarifies His Desire to Wear No. 7

Seahawks to Sign ‘Game-Wrecking Player’ to Mega 3-Year Deal: Report

Seahawks to Sign ‘Game-Wrecking Player’ to Mega 3-Year Deal: Report

Former Indy Head Coach Helps Potentially Disrupt Colts’ 2023 Draft Plans

Former Indy Head Coach Helps Potentially Disrupt Colts’ 2023 Draft Plans

Steelers Insider Projects Future for CB Cameron Sutton, Other Free Agents

Steelers Insider Projects Future for CB Cameron Sutton, Other Free Agents

Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Fires Message on 2023 QB Class

Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Fires Message on 2023 QB Class

Bold Proposed 3-Team Trade Moves Colts Up NFL Draft Board

Bold Proposed 3-Team Trade Moves Colts Up NFL Draft Board

Colts’ Potential Target Turned Down ‘Solid’ Contract Offer: Report

Colts’ Potential Target Turned Down ‘Solid’ Contract Offer: Report

Seahawks Urged to Bring Back Former High NFL Draft Pick

Seahawks Urged to Bring Back Former High NFL Draft Pick

Seahawks QB Geno Smith Delivers Message After Landing $105 Million Contract

Seahawks QB Geno Smith Delivers Message After Landing $105 Million Contract

Steelers Urged to Acquire Rival Offensive Weapon

Steelers Urged to Acquire Rival Offensive Weapon

Proposed Trade Lands Colts $32 Million Star QB

Proposed Trade Lands Colts $32 Million Star QB

Steelers Make Final Decision on Cornerback’s Future: Report

Steelers Make Final Decision on Cornerback’s Future: Report

Proposed Trade Lands Colts Heisman Trophy Finalist QB

Proposed Trade Lands Colts Heisman Trophy Finalist QB

Seahawks Named Potential Landing Spot for 5-Time All-Pro Mulling Retirement

Seahawks Named Potential Landing Spot for 5-Time All-Pro Mulling Retirement

Colts Linked to NFL Combine Record-Breaker

Colts Linked to NFL Combine Record-Breaker

Top Pass-Rushing Specialist Joining Seahawks Coaching Staff: Report

Top Pass-Rushing Specialist Joining Seahawks Coaching Staff: Report

College Coach Returning Home to Become Colts Special Teams Coordinator: Report

College Coach Returning Home to Become Colts Special Teams Coordinator: Report

Steelers Urged to Make Big NFL Draft Move

Steelers Urged to Make Big NFL Draft Move

‘Valuable’ Playmaking NFL Draft Prospect Delivers Message to Seahawks

‘Valuable’ Playmaking NFL Draft Prospect Delivers Message to Seahawks

Colts Urged to Re-Sign Free Agent Offensive Weapon

Colts Urged to Re-Sign Free Agent Offensive Weapon

Former All-Pro Gives Major Props to Steelers’ ‘Quiet Assassin’

Former All-Pro Gives Major Props to Steelers’ ‘Quiet Assassin’

Seahawks Connected to NFL Combine 40-Yard Dash Record-Breaker

Seahawks Connected to NFL Combine 40-Yard Dash Record-Breaker