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

Jaguars Rookie Fires Shot at Matt Ryan, Colts Ahead of Week 6

Jaguars Rookie Fires Shot at Matt Ryan, Colts Ahead of Week 6

Seahawks Urged to Trade Former Super Bowl Champion Defender

Seahawks Urged to Trade Former Super Bowl Champion Defender

Colts’ Jonathan Taylor Returns to Practice, 2 Key Defenders Remain Sidelined

Colts’ Jonathan Taylor Returns to Practice, 2 Key Defenders Remain Sidelined

Seahawks Defender Tabbed Rookie of the Year Candidate

Seahawks Defender Tabbed Rookie of the Year Candidate

Colts Named Best Trade Fit for Former 1,000-Yard Wide Receiver

Colts Named Best Trade Fit for Former 1,000-Yard Wide Receiver

Seahawks Legend Marshawn Lynch Lands New NFL National TV Gig

Seahawks Legend Marshawn Lynch Lands New NFL National TV Gig

Status of Colts’ Shaquille Leonard, 5 Other Key Starters in Question for Week 6

Status of Colts’ Shaquille Leonard, 5 Other Key Starters in Question for Week 6

Colts Star Tabbed ‘Rebound Candidate’ for Rest of the 2022 Season

Colts Star Tabbed ‘Rebound Candidate’ for Rest of the 2022 Season

Colts Work Out Former All-Pro Offensive Lineman: Report

Colts Work Out Former All-Pro Offensive Lineman: Report

Colts Place Key Wide Receiver on IR, Sign OT to Practice Squad

Colts Place Key Wide Receiver on IR, Sign OT to Practice Squad

Colts Host Former Defensive Starter, 2 Offensive Tackles for Visit: Report

Colts Host Former Defensive Starter, 2 Offensive Tackles for Visit: Report

Colts’ Stephon Gilmore Receives Major Props for Game-Changing Interception

Colts’ Stephon Gilmore Receives Major Props for Game-Changing Interception

Commanders Coach Throws Major Shade to Former Colts QB

Commanders Coach Throws Major Shade to Former Colts QB

Colts Rookie Stringing Together Impressive Performances

Colts Rookie Stringing Together Impressive Performances

Matt Ryan’s Play ‘Confirming’ Colts’ Biggest Need for 2023 Draft

Matt Ryan’s Play ‘Confirming’ Colts’ Biggest Need for 2023 Draft

Colts’ Frank Reich Considering Another Potential Change to Offensive Line

Colts’ Frank Reich Considering Another Potential Change to Offensive Line

Colts Safeties Stepping Up to Replace Injured Julian Blackmon

Colts Safeties Stepping Up to Replace Injured Julian Blackmon

Colts’ Jim Irsay Responds to ‘Ugly’ Win Against Broncos

Colts’ Jim Irsay Responds to ‘Ugly’ Win Against Broncos

Frank Reich Sends Strong Message After Colts’ Concussion Scare

Frank Reich Sends Strong Message After Colts’ Concussion Scare

Colts’ Offensive Line Issues Stem From One Big Problem, Says Pat McAfee Show

Colts’ Offensive Line Issues Stem From One Big Problem, Says Pat McAfee Show

Colts Update DE Kwity Paye’s Injury Status

Colts Update DE Kwity Paye’s Injury Status

Colts’ Quenton Nelson, Media Sound Off on ‘Disgusting’ Win

Colts’ Quenton Nelson, Media Sound Off on ‘Disgusting’ Win

Colts’ Stephon Gilmore Puts Russell Wilson on Blast After National ‘Embarrassment’

Colts’ Stephon Gilmore Puts Russell Wilson on Blast After National ‘Embarrassment’

Colts’ Rookie Making First Start as Indianapolis Reshuffles Offensive Line

Colts’ Rookie Making First Start as Indianapolis Reshuffles Offensive Line

NFL Insider Addresses Job Security for Colts’ Frank Reich, Chris Ballard

NFL Insider Addresses Job Security for Colts’ Frank Reich, Chris Ballard

Colts Implored to Trade for Veteran Wide Receivers

Colts Implored to Trade for Veteran Wide Receivers

Colts Update RB Jonathan Taylor’s Status, Rule Out Defensive Starter for Week 5

Colts Update RB Jonathan Taylor’s Status, Rule Out Defensive Starter for Week 5

Colts Make Roster Decision With Offensive Weapon

Colts Make Roster Decision With Offensive Weapon

Colts Urged to Make Roster Move With Defensive Star

Colts Urged to Make Roster Move With Defensive Star

Insider Warns of Major Potential Blowup With Colts Owner Jim Irsay

Insider Warns of Major Potential Blowup With Colts Owner Jim Irsay