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

Darius Leonard Responds to Being Snubbed on List of NFL’s Best Linebackers

Darius Leonard Responds to Being Snubbed on List of NFL’s Best Linebackers

Colts Sign Former Super Bowl MVP to Two-Year Deal: Report

Colts Sign Former Super Bowl MVP to Two-Year Deal: Report

Colts Former Second-Round Pick in ‘Jeopardy’ of Losing Job, Says NFL Writer

Colts Former Second-Round Pick in ‘Jeopardy’ of Losing Job, Says NFL Writer

Colts WR Parris Campbell Slams Critics of His Injury History

Colts WR Parris Campbell Slams Critics of His Injury History

NFL Writer Proposes Colts Sign 3-Time Pro Bowl WR

NFL Writer Proposes Colts Sign 3-Time Pro Bowl WR

Colts ‘Working to Add’ Veteran Backup Quarterback: Report

Colts ‘Working to Add’ Veteran Backup Quarterback: Report

NFL Analyst Identifies Breakout Candidate for Colts

NFL Analyst Identifies Breakout Candidate for Colts

Two-Time All-Pro Free Agent ‘Not a Fit’ for Colts: Report

Two-Time All-Pro Free Agent ‘Not a Fit’ for Colts: Report

Colts Insider Provides Update in T.Y. Hilton’s Free Agency

Colts Insider Provides Update in T.Y. Hilton’s Free Agency

Matt Ryan ‘Dark Horse’ to Join Exclusive NFL Club, Writes NFL Columnist

Matt Ryan ‘Dark Horse’ to Join Exclusive NFL Club, Writes NFL Columnist

James Bradberry Makes Free Agency Decision: Report

James Bradberry Makes Free Agency Decision: Report

Colts Sign Former Rookie Star, Pro Bowl Running Back: Report

Colts Sign Former Rookie Star, Pro Bowl Running Back: Report

Matt Ryan Receives Birthday Wishes & Jokes From Wife on Social Media

Matt Ryan Receives Birthday Wishes & Jokes From Wife on Social Media

PFF Ranks Jonathan Taylor Among Best NFL Players Under 25

PFF Ranks Jonathan Taylor Among Best NFL Players Under 25

Frank Reich Addresses Pressure for Colts to Win in 2022

Frank Reich Addresses Pressure for Colts to Win in 2022

Nephew of Joseph Addai Among Colts Rookie Standouts

Nephew of Joseph Addai Among Colts Rookie Standouts

Colts Winners from 2022 NFL Schedule Release, Says NFL Writer

Colts Winners from 2022 NFL Schedule Release, Says NFL Writer

Frank Reich: Colts Open to Signing Super Bowl-Winning Backup QB

Frank Reich: Colts Open to Signing Super Bowl-Winning Backup QB

Jarvis Landry Makes Free Agency Decision: Report

Jarvis Landry Makes Free Agency Decision: Report

Colts 2022 Schedule: Carson Wentz Set to Return to Indianapolis on Fitting Date

Colts 2022 Schedule: Carson Wentz Set to Return to Indianapolis on Fitting Date

The Most Underrated Matchup on the Colts 2022 Schedule

The Most Underrated Matchup on the Colts 2022 Schedule

Colts Schedule Release: 3 Most Important Matchups of 2022

Colts Schedule Release: 3 Most Important Matchups of 2022

Colts Fans, Media React to Tough Home Opener After 2 Road Games

Colts Fans, Media React to Tough Home Opener After 2 Road Games

NFL Staff Writer Predicts Colts to Sign Two-Time All-Pro

NFL Staff Writer Predicts Colts to Sign Two-Time All-Pro

NFL Analyst Ranks Colts Move Best of the 2022 Offseason

NFL Analyst Ranks Colts Move Best of the 2022 Offseason

Colts Host Former College Star for Free Agent Visit: Report

Colts Host Former College Star for Free Agent Visit: Report

Colts Sign Former Rival Offensive Lineman, Make Other Cuts to Roster

Colts Sign Former Rival Offensive Lineman, Make Other Cuts to Roster

T.Y. Hilton Shares Update on Contract Negotiations with Colts

T.Y. Hilton Shares Update on Contract Negotiations with Colts

Colts Showing Interest in Signing Another Former Pro Bowl Defender: Report

Colts Showing Interest in Signing Another Former Pro Bowl Defender: Report

NFL Writer Proposes Colts Bring Home Former First-Round Draft Pick

NFL Writer Proposes Colts Bring Home Former First-Round Draft Pick