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

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

Packers Projected to Need $82 Million Move to Keep ‘Can’t Afford to Lose’ Starter

Packers Projected to Need $82 Million Move to Keep ‘Can’t Afford to Lose’ Starter

$155 Million Veteran WR Set to be Available for Steelers in 2026 NFL Free Agency

$155 Million Veteran WR Set to be Available for Steelers in 2026 NFL Free Agency

Former Eagles Assistant Lands OC Gig With NFC Foe: Report

Former Eagles Assistant Lands OC Gig With NFC Foe: Report

Vikings Get 2026 NFL Schedule Update With International Games News

Vikings Get 2026 NFL Schedule Update With International Games News

George Pickens Gets Potential Bad Sign From Cowboys Ahead of NFL Contract Talks

George Pickens Gets Potential Bad Sign From Cowboys Ahead of NFL Contract Talks

Ex-Steelers DC Teryl Austin Gets Bad Update Amid 2026 NFL Offseason

Ex-Steelers DC Teryl Austin Gets Bad Update Amid 2026 NFL Offseason

Steelers Get Shout Out in WR Retirement Message

Steelers Get Shout Out in WR Retirement Message

Eagles Insider Reacts to Nick Sirianni’s Latest Bold Move

Eagles Insider Reacts to Nick Sirianni’s Latest Bold Move

Matt LaFleur Gets Bad Packers Update Amid 2026 NFL Offseason

Matt LaFleur Gets Bad Packers Update Amid 2026 NFL Offseason

George Pickens Gives Cowboys Clear Timeline for Contract Talks: Report

George Pickens Gives Cowboys Clear Timeline for Contract Talks: Report

Ex-Steelers Pro Bowl Playmaker Predicted to Reach NFL Free Agency

Ex-Steelers Pro Bowl Playmaker Predicted to Reach NFL Free Agency

Steelers Among Favorites to Add 5-Time All-Pro WR

Steelers Among Favorites to Add 5-Time All-Pro WR

Steelers Projected to Land ‘Fantastic Complement’ to D.K. Metcalf

Steelers Projected to Land ‘Fantastic Complement’ to D.K. Metcalf

Eagles Predicted to Land Massive Lineman Amid Lane Johnson Retirement Rumors

Eagles Predicted to Land Massive Lineman Amid Lane Johnson Retirement Rumors

Dolphins Predicted to Address Neglected Weakness in 2026 NFL Offseason

Dolphins Predicted to Address Neglected Weakness in 2026 NFL Offseason

Lions Projected to Find ‘Immediate Support’ in 2026 NFL Draft

Lions Projected to Find ‘Immediate Support’ in 2026 NFL Draft

Seahawks See Another Key Veteran Coach Poached Away: Report

Seahawks See Another Key Veteran Coach Poached Away: Report

Former Steelers Lineman Delivers Strong Message to Announce NFL Retirement

Former Steelers Lineman Delivers Strong Message to Announce NFL Retirement

Vikings Pegged Potential Suitor for $212 Million QB in Blockbuster Trade Pitch

Vikings Pegged Potential Suitor for $212 Million QB in Blockbuster Trade Pitch

$41 Million Veteran Available for Steelers Return After Sudden Release

$41 Million Veteran Available for Steelers Return After Sudden Release

Dolphins Make Final Call on Tyreek Hill Weeks Before 2026 NFL Free Agency: Report

Dolphins Make Final Call on Tyreek Hill Weeks Before 2026 NFL Free Agency: Report

NFL Analyst Doubles Down on Steelers QB Trade Pitch Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

NFL Analyst Doubles Down on Steelers QB Trade Pitch Before 2026 NFL Free Agency

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Eagles Pursue Rising Star Edge Rusher for QB Tanner McKee

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Eagles Pursue Rising Star Edge Rusher for QB Tanner McKee

Packers Urged to Pursue Another Blockbuster Cowboys Trade in 2026 NFL Offseason

Packers Urged to Pursue Another Blockbuster Cowboys Trade in 2026 NFL Offseason

Steelers Predicted to Lose Potential Starter to Cowboys in 2026 NFL Free Agency

Steelers Predicted to Lose Potential Starter to Cowboys in 2026 NFL Free Agency

Seahawks Lose QB Coach to Ex-Division Rival: Report

Seahawks Lose QB Coach to Ex-Division Rival: Report

Seahawks Get Wrench in Potential Offensive Coordinator Plans: Report

Seahawks Get Wrench in Potential Offensive Coordinator Plans: Report

Packers’ Matt LaFleur Already Facing Tremendous Pressure to Win in 2026

Packers’ Matt LaFleur Already Facing Tremendous Pressure to Win in 2026

Former Steelers Assistant Lands Coaching Gig With AFC Foe: Report

Former Steelers Assistant Lands Coaching Gig With AFC Foe: Report