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

Frank Reich Delivers Message to Commanders After Carson Wentz Trade

Frank Reich Delivers Message to Commanders After Carson Wentz Trade

Ex-Colts Starting Quarterback Signs With New Team: Report

Ex-Colts Starting Quarterback Signs With New Team: Report

New NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts Quarterback Compared to Three-Time Pro Bowler

New NFL Mock Draft Sends Colts Quarterback Compared to Three-Time Pro Bowler

Former No. 1 Overall Pick QB Names Colts as Preferred Trade Destination: Report

Former No. 1 Overall Pick QB Names Colts as Preferred Trade Destination: Report

Colts Negotiating with Former No. 1 Overall Pick QB: Report

Colts Negotiating with Former No. 1 Overall Pick QB: Report

Matt Ryan Names Preferred Destination if Traded: Report

Matt Ryan Names Preferred Destination if Traded: Report

Contract Details Revealed for Newly Signed Colts CB Brandon Facyson: Report

Contract Details Revealed for Newly Signed Colts CB Brandon Facyson: Report

Carson Wentz Answers Why He Isn’t Still With the Indianapolis Colts

Carson Wentz Answers Why He Isn’t Still With the Indianapolis Colts

Ex-Heisman Winner ‘Factor’ in Colts QB Search, Says Former NFL GM

Ex-Heisman Winner ‘Factor’ in Colts QB Search, Says Former NFL GM

Colts Bolster Pass Rush Acquiring Pro Bowl Defensive End in Rare NFL Trade

Colts Bolster Pass Rush Acquiring Pro Bowl Defensive End in Rare NFL Trade

Colts to Re-Sign Offensive Tackle Following Two Offensive Line Departures: Report

Colts to Re-Sign Offensive Tackle Following Two Offensive Line Departures: Report

T.Y. Hilton Delivers Message to Colts in First Days of Free Agency

T.Y. Hilton Delivers Message to Colts in First Days of Free Agency

Insider Names Surprising QB Trade Candidates for Colts

Insider Names Surprising QB Trade Candidates for Colts

Colts Re-Sign Veteran to Fill Offensive Hole: Report

Colts Re-Sign Veteran to Fill Offensive Hole: Report

Colts Legend Reggie Wayne Rejoins Team in New Role

Colts Legend Reggie Wayne Rejoins Team in New Role

NFL Writer Identifies a Free Agent the Seahawks ‘Can’t Afford to Lose’

NFL Writer Identifies a Free Agent the Seahawks ‘Can’t Afford to Lose’

Seahawks ‘Only Hurt Themselves’ By Mistreating Bobby Wagner, Says NFL Insider

Seahawks ‘Only Hurt Themselves’ By Mistreating Bobby Wagner, Says NFL Insider

New NFL Mock Draft Sends Seahawks Replacement for Russell Wilson

New NFL Mock Draft Sends Seahawks Replacement for Russell Wilson

Tyler Lockett Shares Encouraging Tweet for Former Rival Quarterback

Tyler Lockett Shares Encouraging Tweet for Former Rival Quarterback

New Mock Draft Sends Potential Top Player in 2022 Draft to Seahawks

New Mock Draft Sends Potential Top Player in 2022 Draft to Seahawks

Seahawks Teammates Said Russell Wilson ‘Checked out’ Last Season: Report

Seahawks Teammates Said Russell Wilson ‘Checked out’ Last Season: Report

Seahawks Decline to Use Franchise Tag on Pro Bowler for Roster Flexibility

Seahawks Decline to Use Franchise Tag on Pro Bowler for Roster Flexibility

Seahawks ‘Really Like’ Potential Top-10 QB Prospect, Says NFL Draft Analyst

Seahawks ‘Really Like’ Potential Top-10 QB Prospect, Says NFL Draft Analyst

Former Longtime Seahawks Special Teams Coach Joining 49ers Staff

Former Longtime Seahawks Special Teams Coach Joining 49ers Staff

NFL Reporter Identifies Intriguing Draft Prospect from Combine for Seahawks

NFL Reporter Identifies Intriguing Draft Prospect from Combine for Seahawks

New Mock Draft Sends Player Compared to Michael Bennett to Seahawks

New Mock Draft Sends Player Compared to Michael Bennett to Seahawks

Seahawks Shopping for Wide Receiver on Trade Market: Report

Seahawks Shopping for Wide Receiver on Trade Market: Report

Richard Sherman Included on Top 20 Most-Hated NFL Person List

Richard Sherman Included on Top 20 Most-Hated NFL Person List

Pete Carroll Admits Seahawks Defense Has Played ‘a Little Bit Arrogant’

Pete Carroll Admits Seahawks Defense Has Played ‘a Little Bit Arrogant’

Former Longtime Seahawks Coach Joining 49ers Staff

Former Longtime Seahawks Coach Joining 49ers Staff