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

2 Key Colts Defenders in Concussion Protocol, Ruled Out For Week 5

2 Key Colts Defenders in Concussion Protocol, Ruled Out For Week 5

Colts’ Switch Along Offensive Line Fails Versus Titans

Colts’ Switch Along Offensive Line Fails Versus Titans

Colts’ Jonathan Taylor Injury Something ‘To Keep an Eye on’: Insider

Colts’ Jonathan Taylor Injury Something ‘To Keep an Eye on’: Insider

Colts’ Nyheim Hines Sounds Off on Troubling Stat

Colts’ Nyheim Hines Sounds Off on Troubling Stat

Colts Insider Questions Lack of Touches for Offensive Weapon

Colts Insider Questions Lack of Touches for Offensive Weapon

Colts’ Matt Ryan Responds to Fumbling Criticism

Colts’ Matt Ryan Responds to Fumbling Criticism

Colts Lose Two Star Players in Loss to Titans With Short Week Upcoming

Colts Lose Two Star Players in Loss to Titans With Short Week Upcoming

Colts Hint at DeForest Buckner’s Status With Week 4 Roster Move

Colts Hint at DeForest Buckner’s Status With Week 4 Roster Move

NFL Doubles Down on Chris Jones-Matt Ryan Exchange

NFL Doubles Down on Chris Jones-Matt Ryan Exchange

Colts Playmaker Tabbed ‘Hidden Gem’ to Start 2022 Season

Colts Playmaker Tabbed ‘Hidden Gem’ to Start 2022 Season

Austin Collie, Colts Players React to Controversial Tua Tagovailoa Concussion

Austin Collie, Colts Players React to Controversial Tua Tagovailoa Concussion

Colts Urged to Give Rookie More Playing Time

Colts Urged to Give Rookie More Playing Time

Several Colts Stars Return to Practice, Key Defenders Sidelined With Injury

Several Colts Stars Return to Practice, Key Defenders Sidelined With Injury

Colts’ Shaquille Leonard Sends Message to Critics, Rest of NFL

Colts’ Shaquille Leonard Sends Message to Critics, Rest of NFL

Colts’ Ryan Kelly Puts Teammates on Notice Ahead of Rivalry Matchup

Colts’ Ryan Kelly Puts Teammates on Notice Ahead of Rivalry Matchup

Colts Implored to Sign Former $85 Million Pro Bowler

Colts Implored to Sign Former $85 Million Pro Bowler

NFL Provides ‘Disturbing’ Update on Words Exchanged With Colts’ Matt Ryan

NFL Provides ‘Disturbing’ Update on Words Exchanged With Colts’ Matt Ryan

Colts Urged to Bench Struggling Offensive Starter

Colts Urged to Bench Struggling Offensive Starter

Colts Could Be Destination for Versatile Offensive Weapon

Colts Could Be Destination for Versatile Offensive Weapon

Colts Urged to Sign 3-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver

Colts Urged to Sign 3-Time Pro Bowl Wide Receiver

Former Colts Defensive Playmaker Signs With New Team: Report

Former Colts Defensive Playmaker Signs With New Team: Report

Colts’ Gus Bradley Sends Message to Rookie Defender

Colts’ Gus Bradley Sends Message to Rookie Defender

Former Colts Fan-Favorite Visits Division Rival: Report

Former Colts Fan-Favorite Visits Division Rival: Report

Colts Update Injury Status on Safety, Work Out Super Bowl Champion Defender

Colts Update Injury Status on Safety, Work Out Super Bowl Champion Defender

Colts Could Be Destination for Disgruntled Former Pro Bowl Wide Receiver

Colts Could Be Destination for Disgruntled Former Pro Bowl Wide Receiver

Colts’ Frank Reich Denies Importance to Beating Chiefs

Colts’ Frank Reich Denies Importance to Beating Chiefs

Colts’ Frank Reich Gushes Over ‘Unflappable’ QB Matt Ryan

Colts’ Frank Reich Gushes Over ‘Unflappable’ QB Matt Ryan

Colts’ Ryan Kelly Sounds Off on Comeback vs. Chiefs: ‘We Needed It’

Colts’ Ryan Kelly Sounds Off on Comeback vs. Chiefs: ‘We Needed It’

Shaquille Leonard, Colts Boisterous in Locker Room After Beating Chiefs

Shaquille Leonard, Colts Boisterous in Locker Room After Beating Chiefs

Colts-Chiefs Referee Confirms ‘Abusive’ Reason for Controversial Penalty

Colts-Chiefs Referee Confirms ‘Abusive’ Reason for Controversial Penalty