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

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

Packers Urged to Buck Trend to Target Recently Cut Rival Defender

Packers Urged to Buck Trend to Target Recently Cut Rival Defender

Steelers Get Bad News in WR Target Market Amid Brian Thomas Jr. Noise

Steelers Get Bad News in WR Target Market Amid Brian Thomas Jr. Noise

Dak Prescott Speaks out on Key Cowboys Coaching Staff Hire

Dak Prescott Speaks out on Key Cowboys Coaching Staff Hire

Eagles Urged to Target $53 Million Playmaker 1 Day After Release

Eagles Urged to Target $53 Million Playmaker 1 Day After Release

Lions Host Ex-Top 10 Draft Pick for NFL Free Agency Visit: Report

Lions Host Ex-Top 10 Draft Pick for NFL Free Agency Visit: Report

Aaron Rodgers Speaks out on New Steelers HC Mike McCarthy Amid 2026 Uncertainty

Aaron Rodgers Speaks out on New Steelers HC Mike McCarthy Amid 2026 Uncertainty

Vikings Urged to Find Diamond in the Rough at RB Amid Cap Crisis

Vikings Urged to Find Diamond in the Rough at RB Amid Cap Crisis

Key CB, Special Teams Contributor Delivers Strong Message After Patriots Release

Key CB, Special Teams Contributor Delivers Strong Message After Patriots Release

Lions Make 2026 Call on Kicker Jakes Bates With Free Agency Approaching: Report

Lions Make 2026 Call on Kicker Jakes Bates With Free Agency Approaching: Report

Aaron Rodgers Fires Blunt Message on Steelers 2026 Decision Before NFL Free Agency

Aaron Rodgers Fires Blunt Message on Steelers 2026 Decision Before NFL Free Agency

Browns Pegged Ideal Fit for Top Pending NFL Free Agent

Browns Pegged Ideal Fit for Top Pending NFL Free Agent

Steelers Expected to Lose Clutch Playmaker in NFL Free Agency

Steelers Expected to Lose Clutch Playmaker in NFL Free Agency

Ex-Steelers QB Russell Wilson Speaks out on Career Future Amid NFL Uncertainty

Ex-Steelers QB Russell Wilson Speaks out on Career Future Amid NFL Uncertainty

Cowboys Encouraged to Target Free Agency Value With Projected $12 Million RB

Cowboys Encouraged to Target Free Agency Value With Projected $12 Million RB

Patriots Urged to Make Recently Cut $80 Million Star Priority in NFL Free Agency

Patriots Urged to Make Recently Cut $80 Million Star Priority in NFL Free Agency

Eagles 2024 Breakout Player Officially Set to Be Available in 2026 NFL Free Agency

Eagles 2024 Breakout Player Officially Set to Be Available in 2026 NFL Free Agency

NFL Trade Pitch Ships Eagles $76 Million Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

NFL Trade Pitch Ships Eagles $76 Million Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

Browns Release $20 Million Veteran With Starter Experience: Report

Browns Release $20 Million Veteran With Starter Experience: Report

Steelers Could Repeat Free Agent QB Tactic After Kyler Murray Release

Steelers Could Repeat Free Agent QB Tactic After Kyler Murray Release

Steelers Insider Offers Roman Wilson Update Just Before NFL Free Agency

Steelers Insider Offers Roman Wilson Update Just Before NFL Free Agency

Lions Get Lifeline From Bengals on Edge Rusher Trey Hendrickson Before Free Agency

Lions Get Lifeline From Bengals on Edge Rusher Trey Hendrickson Before Free Agency

Browns Get 2026 NFL Schedule Prediction With Another International Game Set

Browns Get 2026 NFL Schedule Prediction With Another International Game Set

$30 Million Veteran Could Be Available for Packers Reunion

$30 Million Veteran Could Be Available for Packers Reunion