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 Need ‘Bidding War’ Win to Retain Super Bowl MVP

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

Stefon Diggs Facing Uncertain Patriots Future for 1 Clear Reason: Report

Stefon Diggs Facing Uncertain Patriots Future for 1 Clear Reason: Report

Patriots Get Bad Update in Pursuit for Blockbuster Pass Rush Addition: Report

Patriots Get Bad Update in Pursuit for Blockbuster Pass Rush Addition: Report

Insider Calls 1 Potential Major Steelers Move ‘Slam Dunk’ in 2026 Offseason

Insider Calls 1 Potential Major Steelers Move ‘Slam Dunk’ in 2026 Offseason

Cowboys Urged to Pursue Former Pro Bowl RB in NFL Free Agency

Cowboys Urged to Pursue Former Pro Bowl RB in NFL Free Agency

Terrion Arnold’s Attorney Breaks Silence on Court Order Mentioning Lions CB’s Name

Terrion Arnold’s Attorney Breaks Silence on Court Order Mentioning Lions CB’s Name

Packers Hire New Special Teams Coordinator to Replace Rich Bisaccia: Report

Packers Hire New Special Teams Coordinator to Replace Rich Bisaccia: Report

Cowboys Receive Bad News Less Than 2 Weeks Before NFL Free Agency

Cowboys Receive Bad News Less Than 2 Weeks Before NFL Free Agency

Packers GM Speaks out on Potential Regret in Acquiring Edge Rusher Micah Parsons

Packers GM Speaks out on Potential Regret in Acquiring Edge Rusher Micah Parsons

Former Highly Touted QB Reveals Meeting With Steelers at NFL Combine

Former Highly Touted QB Reveals Meeting With Steelers at NFL Combine

Steelers GM Makes Intentions With WR Tyreek Hill Rather Clear: Report

Steelers GM Makes Intentions With WR Tyreek Hill Rather Clear: Report

Seahawks Urged to Replace Kenneth Walker With Ex-Pro Bowl RB in NFL Free Agency

Seahawks Urged to Replace Kenneth Walker With Ex-Pro Bowl RB in NFL Free Agency

Another Potential Vikings QB Target Open to Explore Trade Options

Another Potential Vikings QB Target Open to Explore Trade Options

Steelers Score Humiliating Grades in NFLPA Report Card: Report

Steelers Score Humiliating Grades in NFLPA Report Card: Report

Lions Get Bad Update on Terrion Arnold in Court Order: Report

Lions Get Bad Update on Terrion Arnold in Court Order: Report

Cowboys Set to Make Significant Move With Former Promising Linebacker

Cowboys Set to Make Significant Move With Former Promising Linebacker

Proposed Steelers QB Target Granted Permission to Seek Trade: Report

Proposed Steelers QB Target Granted Permission to Seek Trade: Report

Mike Macdonald Fires Bold Message on Seahawks Super Bowl Win

Mike Macdonald Fires Bold Message on Seahawks Super Bowl Win

Steelers GM Gets Candid on Edge Rusher Nick Herbig’s Future

Steelers GM Gets Candid on Edge Rusher Nick Herbig’s Future

Packers GM Delivers Clear Message to WR Romeo Doubs Weeks Before NFL Free Agency

Packers GM Delivers Clear Message to WR Romeo Doubs Weeks Before NFL Free Agency

Ex-Lions DC Aaron Glenn Could Overpay to Poach Leader on Detroit Defense: Report

Ex-Lions DC Aaron Glenn Could Overpay to Poach Leader on Detroit Defense: Report

Eagles Not Interested in Reuniting With Super Bowl Champion: Report

Eagles Not Interested in Reuniting With Super Bowl Champion: Report

Eagles’ Landon Dickerson Makes Final Retirement Decision

Eagles’ Landon Dickerson Makes Final Retirement Decision

Steelers Linked to ‘Bully’ Wide Receivers to Pair With D.K. Metcalf

Steelers Linked to ‘Bully’ Wide Receivers to Pair With D.K. Metcalf

Vikings Called Fit for Pro Bowl RB Amid Aaron Jones Uncertainty

Vikings Called Fit for Pro Bowl RB Amid Aaron Jones Uncertainty

Patriots Pegged Potential Trade Destination for $132 Million WR

Patriots Pegged Potential Trade Destination for $132 Million WR

‘Ridiculous’ Trade Idea Sees Steelers Shop $96 Million Star

‘Ridiculous’ Trade Idea Sees Steelers Shop $96 Million Star

Cowboys Labeled Trade Fit for Rival’s 2nd Round CB

Cowboys Labeled Trade Fit for Rival’s 2nd Round CB

Eagles Called Trade Fit for Potentially Spurned Former 2nd Round Pick

Eagles Called Trade Fit for Potentially Spurned Former 2nd Round Pick

Steelers Labeled ‘Ideal Fit’ for Highly Coveted Free Agent QB

Steelers Labeled ‘Ideal Fit’ for Highly Coveted Free Agent QB