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 Catch Heat From Former NFL GM Over ‘Disrespectful’ Move

Colts Catch Heat From Former NFL GM Over ‘Disrespectful’ Move

Colts Make Final Call on QB Matt Ryan for Week 10

Colts Make Final Call on QB Matt Ryan for Week 10

Colts Make Long-Term Decision on Star Shaquille Leonard: Report

Colts Make Long-Term Decision on Star Shaquille Leonard: Report

Colts Update QB Matt Ryan’s Status Ahead of Week 10

Colts Update QB Matt Ryan’s Status Ahead of Week 10

Colts Make Roster Move With Pro Bowler, Add RB to Practice Squad

Colts Make Roster Move With Pro Bowler, Add RB to Practice Squad

Frank Reich Breaks Silence on Colts Firing

Frank Reich Breaks Silence on Colts Firing

Colts Key Offensive Player Set to Make Return

Colts Key Offensive Player Set to Make Return

Colts’ Quenton Nelson Sounds Off on Frank Reich Firing

Colts’ Quenton Nelson Sounds Off on Frank Reich Firing

NFL Coaches, Executives React to Colts’ Head Coach Situation

NFL Coaches, Executives React to Colts’ Head Coach Situation

Jim Irsay Claps Back at Legendary Colts Coach, Media Criticism

Jim Irsay Claps Back at Legendary Colts Coach, Media Criticism

Second ESPN Analyst Doesn’t Rule Out Joining Colts Coaching Staff

Second ESPN Analyst Doesn’t Rule Out Joining Colts Coaching Staff

Colts’ Jeff Saturday Chooses Interim Play-Caller: Report

Colts’ Jeff Saturday Chooses Interim Play-Caller: Report

Colts Update Job Status of Chris Ballard, Sam Ehlinger

Colts Update Job Status of Chris Ballard, Sam Ehlinger

Colts Reveal Details Behind Hiring Process for Jeff Saturday

Colts Reveal Details Behind Hiring Process for Jeff Saturday

Jeff Saturday Tweet Makes Waves Ahead of Matchup With Las Vegas Raiders

Jeff Saturday Tweet Makes Waves Ahead of Matchup With Las Vegas Raiders

Colts Media Reacts to ‘Stunning’ Move to Replace Frank Reich

Colts Media Reacts to ‘Stunning’ Move to Replace Frank Reich

Colts Urged to Make More Changes After Loss to Patriots

Colts Urged to Make More Changes After Loss to Patriots

Frank Reich Fired: Latest Details on Colts’ Coaching Change

Frank Reich Fired: Latest Details on Colts’ Coaching Change

Seahawks’ Geno Smith Receives Unexpected Message From Controversial Coach

Seahawks’ Geno Smith Receives Unexpected Message From Controversial Coach

Frank Reich Leaves Colts Fans in Limbo After QB Response

Frank Reich Leaves Colts Fans in Limbo After QB Response

Colts’ Quenton Nelson Puts Team on Notice After Third Straight Loss

Colts’ Quenton Nelson Puts Team on Notice After Third Straight Loss

Colts’ Ryan Kelly, Parris Campbell Rips Offense After Loss to Patriots

Colts’ Ryan Kelly, Parris Campbell Rips Offense After Loss to Patriots

Colts Promote 2 RBs from Practice Squad for Week 9

Colts Promote 2 RBs from Practice Squad for Week 9

Seahawks Rookie Receives Midseason Award Recognition

Seahawks Rookie Receives Midseason Award Recognition

Colts Make Final Call on Jonathan Taylor, Kwity Paye For Week 9

Colts Make Final Call on Jonathan Taylor, Kwity Paye For Week 9

Seahawks CB Sends Message to 3-Time All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins

Seahawks CB Sends Message to 3-Time All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins

New Colts RB Sends Message to Team Following Slow Start

New Colts RB Sends Message to Team Following Slow Start

Andrew Whitworth Calls Out Colts’ Missed Opportunity to Sign Pro Bowl Tackle

Andrew Whitworth Calls Out Colts’ Missed Opportunity to Sign Pro Bowl Tackle

Seahawks Update Former Pro Bowler’s Status for Week 9

Seahawks Update Former Pro Bowler’s Status for Week 9

Colts Named Best Fit for Josh Allen-Type Quarterback

Colts Named Best Fit for Josh Allen-Type Quarterback