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 Acquire Speedy Wide Receiver From AFC Rival

Colts Acquire Speedy Wide Receiver From AFC Rival

Seahawks Connected to Former First-Round Defender in 2023 NFL Free Agency

Seahawks Connected to Former First-Round Defender in 2023 NFL Free Agency

Steelers Linked to Former Rival QB as Mitch Trubisky Replacement

Steelers Linked to Former Rival QB as Mitch Trubisky Replacement

Steelers Rookie Fires Message to AFC North Rivals

Steelers Rookie Fires Message to AFC North Rivals

Colts Closing in on Rival Coach for Offensive Coordinator Opening: Report

Colts Closing in on Rival Coach for Offensive Coordinator Opening: Report

Proposed Trade Ships Steelers Speedy Former First-Rounder

Proposed Trade Ships Steelers Speedy Former First-Rounder

Steelers Urged to Sign Former NFL Rushing Champion

Steelers Urged to Sign Former NFL Rushing Champion

Frank Reich Poaches Coach from Colts’ 2022 Staff

Frank Reich Poaches Coach from Colts’ 2022 Staff

Steelers Warned to Avoid Signing Former All-Pro Player

Steelers Warned to Avoid Signing Former All-Pro Player

Jeff Saturday Delivers Message to Colts New Head Coach Shane Steichen

Jeff Saturday Delivers Message to Colts New Head Coach Shane Steichen

Colts’ Possible Quarterback Target Set to Hit Free Agency: Report

Colts’ Possible Quarterback Target Set to Hit Free Agency: Report

Steelers QB Mitch Trubisky Could Land With AFC Contender If Cut: Insider

Steelers QB Mitch Trubisky Could Land With AFC Contender If Cut: Insider

Proposed Trade Lands Colts Former Heisman Trophy Winner

Proposed Trade Lands Colts Former Heisman Trophy Winner

Colts Make Final Decision on Head Coach Opening: Report

Colts Make Final Decision on Head Coach Opening: Report

Ex-Steelers Starter Fires Message about Tenure in Pittsburgh

Ex-Steelers Starter Fires Message about Tenure in Pittsburgh

Colts’ Shaquille Leonard Clearly States His Head Coach Preference

Colts’ Shaquille Leonard Clearly States His Head Coach Preference

Steelers’ Diontae Johnson Breaks Silence on Rumor He Punched QB Mitch Trubisky

Steelers’ Diontae Johnson Breaks Silence on Rumor He Punched QB Mitch Trubisky

Steelers’ Rookie Sends Message to Rest of the NFL

Steelers’ Rookie Sends Message to Rest of the NFL

Steelers Urged to Target Former First-Round Edge Rusher in 2023 Move

Steelers Urged to Target Former First-Round Edge Rusher in 2023 Move

Ex-Steeler Points Major Shade at Ben Roethlisberger With Super Bowl Criticism

Ex-Steeler Points Major Shade at Ben Roethlisberger With Super Bowl Criticism

Steelers Urged to Replace Mitch Trubisky With Rival’s QB

Steelers Urged to Replace Mitch Trubisky With Rival’s QB

Steelers Legend Puts New-Look NFL Pro Bowl on Blast

Steelers Legend Puts New-Look NFL Pro Bowl on Blast

Proposed Trade Lands Colts $122 Million Player for 2023

Proposed Trade Lands Colts $122 Million Player for 2023

Steelers Tight End Delivers Message Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Steelers Tight End Delivers Message Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Former Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer Lands New Job: Report

Former Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer Lands New Job: Report

Colts Projected to Sign Former No. 1 Pick in Free Agency

Colts Projected to Sign Former No. 1 Pick in Free Agency

Proposed Trade Repeats History, Lands Colts High Draft Pick

Proposed Trade Repeats History, Lands Colts High Draft Pick

Steelers ‘Really Liked’ Rookie QB Other than Kenny Pickett in 2022 Draft: Report

Steelers ‘Really Liked’ Rookie QB Other than Kenny Pickett in 2022 Draft: Report

Veteran QB ‘Has Zero Interest’ in Playing for Steelers in 2023: Report

Veteran QB ‘Has Zero Interest’ in Playing for Steelers in 2023: Report

Seahawks Urged to Sign Top-Rated Defensive Free Agent for 2023

Seahawks Urged to Sign Top-Rated Defensive Free Agent for 2023