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

Eagles Inquired on $42 Million Star Amid Jaelan Phillips Uncertainty: Report

Eagles Inquired on $42 Million Star Amid Jaelan Phillips Uncertainty: Report

Commanders to ‘Heavily’ Pursue Possible Blockbuster Deal in Free Agency: Report

Commanders to ‘Heavily’ Pursue Possible Blockbuster Deal in Free Agency: Report

Patriots Predicted to Sign Projected $42 Million Playmaker to Support Drake Maye

Patriots Predicted to Sign Projected $42 Million Playmaker to Support Drake Maye

Packers Make $33 Million Move That Could Have Ripple Impact Across NFL: Report

Packers Make $33 Million Move That Could Have Ripple Impact Across NFL: Report

Eagles Draw Line in the Sand With Reed Blankenship Before NFL Free Agency: Report

Eagles Draw Line in the Sand With Reed Blankenship Before NFL Free Agency: Report

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Steelers Land Surprising QB in Blockbuster Deal

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Steelers Land Surprising QB in Blockbuster Deal

Micah Parsons Fires 1-Word Reaction to What Packers Traded for Zaire Franklin

Micah Parsons Fires 1-Word Reaction to What Packers Traded for Zaire Franklin

Cowboys Make $5.76 Million Decision With ‘Stud’ Lineman

Cowboys Make $5.76 Million Decision With ‘Stud’ Lineman

Cowboys Predicted to Make Major Splash With $97.5 Million Free Agency Move

Cowboys Predicted to Make Major Splash With $97.5 Million Free Agency Move

Steelers Pegged to Add $46 Million QB If Aaron Rodgers Retires

Steelers Pegged to Add $46 Million QB If Aaron Rodgers Retires

Eagles Deliver Clear Message to LB Nakobe Dean Before NFL Free Agency: Report

Eagles Deliver Clear Message to LB Nakobe Dean Before NFL Free Agency: Report

Patriots Predicted to Add Edge Rusher for $48 Million After Missing on Maxx Crosby

Patriots Predicted to Add Edge Rusher for $48 Million After Missing on Maxx Crosby

Commanders Predicted to Poach Projected $92 Million Free Agent From Eagles

Commanders Predicted to Poach Projected $92 Million Free Agent From Eagles

Eagles Pegged to Lose Star Edge Rusher to NFC East Rival

Eagles Pegged to Lose Star Edge Rusher to NFC East Rival

Seahawks Projected to Add $187 Million NFL Award-Winner in Free Agency

Seahawks Projected to Add $187 Million NFL Award-Winner in Free Agency

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Vikings Make Blockbuster Deal for J.J. McCarthy QB Competition

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Vikings Make Blockbuster Deal for J.J. McCarthy QB Competition

Packers Predicted to Lose Projected $42 Million LB

Packers Predicted to Lose Projected $42 Million LB

Patriots Miss out on Maxx Crosby, Who Lands With AFC Foe in Blockbuster Deal: Report

Patriots Miss out on Maxx Crosby, Who Lands With AFC Foe in Blockbuster Deal: Report

Vikings Make 2026 Decision on Key Special Team Contributor: Report

Vikings Make 2026 Decision on Key Special Team Contributor: Report

Vikings Make $11 Million Move With Pro Bowl CB Amid Salary Cap Crunch: Report

Vikings Make $11 Million Move With Pro Bowl CB Amid Salary Cap Crunch: Report

Alex Highsmith Puts Steelers Teammates on Notice Just Before Free Agency

Alex Highsmith Puts Steelers Teammates on Notice Just Before Free Agency

Taylor Decker Provides Clear Update on Immediate Future With Lions

Taylor Decker Provides Clear Update on Immediate Future With Lions

Eagles Make 1 Thing Clear on Potential A.J. Brown Trade: Report

Eagles Make 1 Thing Clear on Potential A.J. Brown Trade: Report

Seahawks Expected to Lose Projected $76 Million CB

Seahawks Expected to Lose Projected $76 Million CB

$107 Million QB Pegged Potential Vikings Target Immediately After Release

$107 Million QB Pegged Potential Vikings Target Immediately After Release

Ex-Steelers DC Teryl Austin Finally Lands New Job: Report

Ex-Steelers DC Teryl Austin Finally Lands New Job: Report

Eagles Expected to Make Last Push to Retain Projected $98 Million Star

Eagles Expected to Make Last Push to Retain Projected $98 Million Star

Cowboys ‘Team to Watch’ With New $31 Million Trade Candidate

Cowboys ‘Team to Watch’ With New $31 Million Trade Candidate

Rams Make Move With TE Tyler Higbee Days Before NFL Free Agency: Report

Rams Make Move With TE Tyler Higbee Days Before NFL Free Agency: Report

Seahawks Pegged Destination for 2025 Breakout RB Days Before NFL Free Agency

Seahawks Pegged Destination for 2025 Breakout RB Days Before NFL Free Agency