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

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts Offensive Lineman Compared to Longtime Starter

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts Offensive Lineman Compared to Longtime Starter

Colts Sign Super Bowl-Winning Safety From Chiefs

Colts Sign Super Bowl-Winning Safety From Chiefs

Colts Guard Quenton Nelson Named Among Top Free Agents for Next Offseason

Colts Guard Quenton Nelson Named Among Top Free Agents for Next Offseason

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts National Champion Wide Receiver

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts National Champion Wide Receiver

Jim Irsay Still ‘Disappointed’ NFL Combine Could Leave Indianapolis

Jim Irsay Still ‘Disappointed’ NFL Combine Could Leave Indianapolis

Chris Ballard Says Colts ‘Need to Use’ Nyheim Hines More in Passing Game

Chris Ballard Says Colts ‘Need to Use’ Nyheim Hines More in Passing Game

Colts Rise into Top 10 on USA Today Post-Free Agency NFL Power Rankings

Colts Rise into Top 10 on USA Today Post-Free Agency NFL Power Rankings

Former Colts Running Back, NFL Legend Shares Future NFL Plans

Former Colts Running Back, NFL Legend Shares Future NFL Plans

Jim Irsay Says Colts ‘Looking Hard’ at Signing Defensive Veteran

Jim Irsay Says Colts ‘Looking Hard’ at Signing Defensive Veteran

Colts Lose Another Offensive Lineman in Free Agency

Colts Lose Another Offensive Lineman in Free Agency

Colts Fans, Media Respond to Carson Wentz’s Cryptic Social Media Post

Colts Fans, Media Respond to Carson Wentz’s Cryptic Social Media Post

Former Colts Interim Head Coach Shockingly Announces Retirement

Former Colts Interim Head Coach Shockingly Announces Retirement

Jim Irsay Calls Carson Wentz Era with Colts a ‘Mistake’

Jim Irsay Calls Carson Wentz Era with Colts a ‘Mistake’

Jim Irsay Says Colts Looked at ‘Trade Scenario for Younger’ Quarterback

Jim Irsay Says Colts Looked at ‘Trade Scenario for Younger’ Quarterback

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts Potential Eric Fisher Replacement

NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts Potential Eric Fisher Replacement

Colts Named a ‘Team to Watch’ in James Bradberry Trade: Report

Colts Named a ‘Team to Watch’ in James Bradberry Trade: Report

Colts Adding Former Head Coach, Another Assistant to Defensive Staff: Reports

Colts Adding Former Head Coach, Another Assistant to Defensive Staff: Reports

Former All-Pro Left Tackle Fits Best with Colts, Says NFL Writer

Former All-Pro Left Tackle Fits Best with Colts, Says NFL Writer

Zach Pascal Tweets Farewell Message to Colts

Zach Pascal Tweets Farewell Message to Colts

Contract Details: Colts Restructure Matt Ryan’s Deal

Contract Details: Colts Restructure Matt Ryan’s Deal

Colts Need ‘Blockbuster Trade’ to Get Offense Going, Says Analyst

Colts Need ‘Blockbuster Trade’ to Get Offense Going, Says Analyst

Chris Ballard Declines to Comment on Colts’ Potential Interest in Deshaun Watson

Chris Ballard Declines to Comment on Colts’ Potential Interest in Deshaun Watson

Matt Ryan Says Recent Super Bowl ‘Roadmap Looks Really Good’ for Colts

Matt Ryan Says Recent Super Bowl ‘Roadmap Looks Really Good’ for Colts

Matt Ryan Shares Funny Peyton Manning Story From 2017 NFC Championship

Matt Ryan Shares Funny Peyton Manning Story From 2017 NFC Championship

Matt Ryan ‘Humbled’ by Colts Tradition at Quarterback

Matt Ryan ‘Humbled’ by Colts Tradition at Quarterback

Colts’ Matt Ryan Inspired by Success of Legendary QBs With Second Teams

Colts’ Matt Ryan Inspired by Success of Legendary QBs With Second Teams

Free Agent Star Wide Receiver Endorses Colts Acquiring Matt Ryan

Free Agent Star Wide Receiver Endorses Colts Acquiring Matt Ryan

Details Surface on Why Colts Didn’t Pursue Jimmy Garoppolo: Report

Details Surface on Why Colts Didn’t Pursue Jimmy Garoppolo: Report

Darius Leonard Recruiting Former Matt Ryan All-Pro Teammate

Darius Leonard Recruiting Former Matt Ryan All-Pro Teammate

Trade Details: Colts Acquire Matt Ryan From Falcons in Blockbuster QB Deal

Trade Details: Colts Acquire Matt Ryan From Falcons in Blockbuster QB Deal