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

Packers GM Gets Honest on First-Round Bust at 2026 NFL Combine

Packers GM Gets Honest on First-Round Bust at 2026 NFL Combine

Steelers GM Bluntly Shares His Intentions With DB Jalen Ramsey

Steelers GM Bluntly Shares His Intentions With DB Jalen Ramsey

Steelers GM Fires Strong Message on Will Howard Amid Aaron Rodgers Uncertainty

Steelers GM Fires Strong Message on Will Howard Amid Aaron Rodgers Uncertainty

Steelers’ Omar Khan Speaks out on RB Kenneth Gainwell’s 2026 Free Agency: Report

Steelers’ Omar Khan Speaks out on RB Kenneth Gainwell’s 2026 Free Agency: Report

Steelers’ Omar Khan Updates Deadline on 2026 Aaron Rodgers Decision: Report

Steelers’ Omar Khan Updates Deadline on 2026 Aaron Rodgers Decision: Report

Proposed NFL Trade Has Steelers Abruptly Cut Ties With Former All-Pro

Proposed NFL Trade Has Steelers Abruptly Cut Ties With Former All-Pro

Cowboys Executive Makes Free Agency Intentions Clear With Kicker Brandon Aubrey

Cowboys Executive Makes Free Agency Intentions Clear With Kicker Brandon Aubrey

Packers Touted Free Agent Getting Interest From AFC Foes: Report

Packers Touted Free Agent Getting Interest From AFC Foes: Report

Ex-Steelers’ Russell Wilson Gets Surprising Update Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

Ex-Steelers’ Russell Wilson Gets Surprising Update Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

Bears’ Ben Johnson Speaks out on New Lions OC Drew Petzing

Bears’ Ben Johnson Speaks out on New Lions OC Drew Petzing

Lions May Have Demanded Deadline With Pro Bowler’s Retirement Decision: Insider

Lions May Have Demanded Deadline With Pro Bowler’s Retirement Decision: Insider

Steelers Veteran LB With Overpriced 2026 Cap Hit Pegged Cut Candidate

Steelers Veteran LB With Overpriced 2026 Cap Hit Pegged Cut Candidate

Eagles Get Mixed Updates on Nakobe Dean Ahead of 2026 NFL Free Agency

Eagles Get Mixed Updates on Nakobe Dean Ahead of 2026 NFL Free Agency

Lions Ex-OC John Morton Lands Next NFL Gig: Report

Lions Ex-OC John Morton Lands Next NFL Gig: Report

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers 2026 Decision Takes Another Turn: Report

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers 2026 Decision Takes Another Turn: Report

Seahawks Predicted to Explore Options Amid CB Uncertainty in 2026 NFL Offseason

Seahawks Predicted to Explore Options Amid CB Uncertainty in 2026 NFL Offseason

Vikings Put on Notice Over J.J. McCarthy Just Weeks Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

Vikings Put on Notice Over J.J. McCarthy Just Weeks Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

NFL Insider Stirs the Pot on Steelers Targeting QB Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft

NFL Insider Stirs the Pot on Steelers Targeting QB Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft

Cowboys Predicted to Begin Fixing Defense With Pair of Bold Moves

Cowboys Predicted to Begin Fixing Defense With Pair of Bold Moves

Lions Urged to Pair Aidan Hutchinson With ‘Productive Pass Rusher’

Lions Urged to Pair Aidan Hutchinson With ‘Productive Pass Rusher’

Former Steelers Head Coaching Candidate Gets Promotion: Report

Former Steelers Head Coaching Candidate Gets Promotion: Report

$98 Million Veteran Pegged for Potential Steelers Reunion If Cut

$98 Million Veteran Pegged for Potential Steelers Reunion If Cut

Eagles Fans Offer Mixed Reactions With Lane Johnson’s Final Call on 2026 NFL Season

Eagles Fans Offer Mixed Reactions With Lane Johnson’s Final Call on 2026 NFL Season

Steelers Insider Explores Blockbuster QB Trade Target Amid Aaron Rodgers Uncertainty

Steelers Insider Explores Blockbuster QB Trade Target Amid Aaron Rodgers Uncertainty

Ex-Cowboys LB Emerges as Potential Rich Bisaccia Replacement for Packers: Report

Ex-Cowboys LB Emerges as Potential Rich Bisaccia Replacement for Packers: Report

Lions QB Jared Goff Drops Personal Update Amid NFL Offseason

Lions QB Jared Goff Drops Personal Update Amid NFL Offseason

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Gets Good News in NFL Offseason: Report

Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Gets Good News in NFL Offseason: Report

Brian Schottenheimer Breaks Silence on New Cowboys DC Christian Parker

Brian Schottenheimer Breaks Silence on New Cowboys DC Christian Parker

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers 2026 Decision Takes Major Twist

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers 2026 Decision Takes Major Twist

Art Rooney II Releases Statement on Passing of Steelers 4-Time Champion Mike Wagner

Art Rooney II Releases Statement on Passing of Steelers 4-Time Champion Mike Wagner