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 Predicted to Poach Rival WR in NFL Free Agency

Seahawks Predicted to Poach Rival WR in NFL Free Agency

Steelers Urged to Revisit Acquiring Former 1st-Round WR From AFC Rival

Steelers Urged to Revisit Acquiring Former 1st-Round WR From AFC Rival

Cowboys Get Less Than Ideal Update on Potential Maxx Crosby Trade

Cowboys Get Less Than Ideal Update on Potential Maxx Crosby Trade

Eagles Make ‘Under-the-Radar’ Move With Physical Pass Rusher

Eagles Make ‘Under-the-Radar’ Move With Physical Pass Rusher

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Steelers $230 Million QB for Only Day 3 Picks

Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Steelers $230 Million QB for Only Day 3 Picks

$80 Million Playmaker Pegged for Potential Eagles Reunion

$80 Million Playmaker Pegged for Potential Eagles Reunion

Steelers Make Final Call on Taking 1st-Round QB in 2026 NFL Draft: Report

Steelers Make Final Call on Taking 1st-Round QB in 2026 NFL Draft: Report

Proposed Trade Sees Packers Dump $68 Million Starter to Open Cap Space

Proposed Trade Sees Packers Dump $68 Million Starter to Open Cap Space

Blockbuster Trade Pitch Sees Patriots Land Maxx Crosby for Package With Pro Bowler

Blockbuster Trade Pitch Sees Patriots Land Maxx Crosby for Package With Pro Bowler

Steelers Get Potential ‘Major Curveball’ With Broderick Jones Update: Report

Steelers Get Potential ‘Major Curveball’ With Broderick Jones Update: Report

Cowboys Urged to Cut Ties With $35 Million Starter

Cowboys Urged to Cut Ties With $35 Million Starter

Vikings Playmaker Pegged Cut Candidate Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

Vikings Playmaker Pegged Cut Candidate Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

Lions Social Media Reacts to Detroit’s Trade Haul for David Montgomery

Lions Social Media Reacts to Detroit’s Trade Haul for David Montgomery

Commanders Find Possible Replacement for Released Pro Bowl Center Tyler Biadasz

Commanders Find Possible Replacement for Released Pro Bowl Center Tyler Biadasz

Vikings Plan to Cut Ties With $98 Million Defender in Cap Savings Move: Report

Vikings Plan to Cut Ties With $98 Million Defender in Cap Savings Move: Report

Seahawks Predicted to Lose Projected $37 Million Edge Rusher to NFC Foe

Seahawks Predicted to Lose Projected $37 Million Edge Rusher to NFC Foe

Steelers Expecting to Lose Key Playmaker in 2026 Offseason: Report

Steelers Expecting to Lose Key Playmaker in 2026 Offseason: Report

Steelers Have Definite Timeline on Aaron Rodgers 2026 Retirement Decision: Report

Steelers Have Definite Timeline on Aaron Rodgers 2026 Retirement Decision: Report

Eagles Trade Pitch Sends A.J. Brown to AFC for $77 Million Playmaker

Eagles Trade Pitch Sends A.J. Brown to AFC for $77 Million Playmaker

Steelers Make Efficient Salary Cap Saving Move Before NFL Free Agency: Report

Steelers Make Efficient Salary Cap Saving Move Before NFL Free Agency: Report

Packers $68 Million Starter Pegged Offseason Trade Candidate

Packers $68 Million Starter Pegged Offseason Trade Candidate

Seahawks Named Trade Fit for $27 Million RB to Replace Kenneth Walker

Seahawks Named Trade Fit for $27 Million RB to Replace Kenneth Walker

Patriots Receive Bad Update in Potential A.J. Brown Pursuit: Report 

Patriots Receive Bad Update in Potential A.J. Brown Pursuit: Report 

Vikings Make Final 2026 Call on RB Aaron Jones: Report

Vikings Make Final 2026 Call on RB Aaron Jones: Report

Cowboys Again Pegged Potential Suitor for Rival’s Star LB

Cowboys Again Pegged Potential Suitor for Rival’s Star LB

Vikings Possibly Landing Award-Winning Veteran QB ‘Makes a Lot of Sense’: Insider

Vikings Possibly Landing Award-Winning Veteran QB ‘Makes a Lot of Sense’: Insider

Steelers Projected to Add ‘Hard-Hitting Safety’ to Bolster Secondary

Steelers Projected to Add ‘Hard-Hitting Safety’ to Bolster Secondary

Seahawks Projected to Lose All-Pro Playmaker to AFC Foe

Seahawks Projected to Lose All-Pro Playmaker to AFC Foe

Commanders Predicted to Make Blockbuster Move to Fix Pass Rush

Commanders Predicted to Make Blockbuster Move to Fix Pass Rush

Seahawks Predicted to Need ‘Bidding War’ Win to Retain Super Bowl MVP

Seahawks Predicted to Need ‘Bidding War’ Win to Retain Super Bowl MVP