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 Make Major Change After ‘Long Conversation’ With Jim Irsay: Report

Colts Make Major Change After ‘Long Conversation’ With Jim Irsay: Report

Colts Announce Change at Quarterback

Colts Announce Change at Quarterback

Colts Urged to Trade Defensive Starter Before Deadline

Colts Urged to Trade Defensive Starter Before Deadline

Colts’ Michael Pittman Puts Matt Ryan, Frank Reich on Notice

Colts’ Michael Pittman Puts Matt Ryan, Frank Reich on Notice

Colts’ Parris Campbell Sends Message to Teammates After Loss to Titans

Colts’ Parris Campbell Sends Message to Teammates After Loss to Titans

Colts Make 2 Promotions From Practice Squad for Week 7

Colts Make 2 Promotions From Practice Squad for Week 7

Seahawks ‘Should Win’ Exclusive NFL Award, Says NFL Insider

Seahawks ‘Should Win’ Exclusive NFL Award, Says NFL Insider

Seahawks Update WR Tyler Lockett’s Status After Not Practicing

Seahawks Update WR Tyler Lockett’s Status After Not Practicing

Colts Make Final Call on Shaquille Leonard, Jonathan Taylor for Week 7

Colts Make Final Call on Shaquille Leonard, Jonathan Taylor for Week 7

3 Wide Receivers Colts Could Target at NFL Trade Deadline

3 Wide Receivers Colts Could Target at NFL Trade Deadline

Seahawks’ Geno Smith Sends Funny Message to Tyler Lockett Doubters

Seahawks’ Geno Smith Sends Funny Message to Tyler Lockett Doubters

Matt Ryan Details How Colts Losses Impact His Home Life

Matt Ryan Details How Colts Losses Impact His Home Life

Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Compares Young Receiver to Former Pro Bowl Weapon

Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Compares Young Receiver to Former Pro Bowl Weapon

Colts Waiting to Unleash Package of Plays for Young Playmaker

Colts Waiting to Unleash Package of Plays for Young Playmaker

Seahawks Shopping Former Super Bowl Champion: Report

Seahawks Shopping Former Super Bowl Champion: Report

Colts’ Jim Irsay Drops ‘Bombshell’ Comment on Removing Fellow NFL Owner

Colts’ Jim Irsay Drops ‘Bombshell’ Comment on Removing Fellow NFL Owner

Colts Re-Sign Wide Receiver With Key Pass Catcher ‘Likely’ Out vs. Titans

Colts Re-Sign Wide Receiver With Key Pass Catcher ‘Likely’ Out vs. Titans

Ex-Colts Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship Signs With New Team

Ex-Colts Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship Signs With New Team

How QB Carson Wentz’s Injury Impacts the Indianapolis Colts

How QB Carson Wentz’s Injury Impacts the Indianapolis Colts

Seahawks’ DK Metcalf Sends Uncommon Message to Pete Carroll

Seahawks’ DK Metcalf Sends Uncommon Message to Pete Carroll

Colts Update Julian Blackmon’s Status After Noticeable Absence

Colts Update Julian Blackmon’s Status After Noticeable Absence

Frank Reich, Colts Rookie Praise ‘On the Edge’ WR After Breakout

Frank Reich, Colts Rookie Praise ‘On the Edge’ WR After Breakout

Seahawks Rookie Receives Unusual Praise: ‘Doesn’t Even Know What He’s Doing’

Seahawks Rookie Receives Unusual Praise: ‘Doesn’t Even Know What He’s Doing’

Seahawks Breakout Star Heading Toward Major Payday: Report

Seahawks Breakout Star Heading Toward Major Payday: Report

Colts Urged to Correct ‘Puzzling Decision’, Cut Snaps for Defensive Starter

Colts Urged to Correct ‘Puzzling Decision’, Cut Snaps for Defensive Starter

Colts’ Matt Ryan Sends Clear Message After Clutch Game-Winning TD

Colts’ Matt Ryan Sends Clear Message After Clutch Game-Winning TD

Colts Make Final Call on Jonathan Taylor’s Status, Promote 2 RBs for Week 6

Colts Make Final Call on Jonathan Taylor’s Status, Promote 2 RBs for Week 6

Colts Making Change to Quarterback Depth Chart: Report

Colts Making Change to Quarterback Depth Chart: Report

Ex-Colts Starting QB at Center of Heated Press Conference: ‘It’s Bull****’

Ex-Colts Starting QB at Center of Heated Press Conference: ‘It’s Bull****’

Seahawks Make Roster Move With Offensive Weapon

Seahawks Make Roster Move With Offensive Weapon