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

Rams $22.5 Million Veteran Pegged Cut Candidate at Offseason Workouts

Rams $22.5 Million Veteran Pegged Cut Candidate at Offseason Workouts

Former 2nd-Round Pick Floated as Browns Free Agency Target

Former 2nd-Round Pick Floated as Browns Free Agency Target

Commanders Rookie Dubbed to Make Major 2026 Impact

Commanders Rookie Dubbed to Make Major 2026 Impact

Seahawks Underrated Rookie Pegged to Make Big 2026 Impact

Seahawks Underrated Rookie Pegged to Make Big 2026 Impact

Shocking Proposed NFL Trade Sends Patriots Former Top 5 Pick

Shocking Proposed NFL Trade Sends Patriots Former Top 5 Pick

Dolphins’ Jeff Hafley Responds to Malik Willis 2026 Offseason

Dolphins’ Jeff Hafley Responds to Malik Willis 2026 Offseason

Veteran WR Named Dark Horse to Make Cowboys Roster After Impressive OTAs

Veteran WR Named Dark Horse to Make Cowboys Roster After Impressive OTAs

Former Vikings WR Set to Begin Coaching Career

Former Vikings WR Set to Begin Coaching Career

Steelers Underrated Rookie Stood out for Mike McCarthy at OTAs: Insider

Steelers Underrated Rookie Stood out for Mike McCarthy at OTAs: Insider

3 Former Seahawks Set to Start Together for New Football Team

3 Former Seahawks Set to Start Together for New Football Team

Packers Potential Key Depth Edge Rusher Deemed Minicamp Loser

Packers Potential Key Depth Edge Rusher Deemed Minicamp Loser

New Patriots WR AJ Brown Speaks out on QB Drake Maye at Minicamp

New Patriots WR AJ Brown Speaks out on QB Drake Maye at Minicamp

Steelers Expressing Interest in Promising Free Agent Edge Rusher: Report

Steelers Expressing Interest in Promising Free Agent Edge Rusher: Report

Steelers Rookie Shining at Offseason Workouts: Report

Steelers Rookie Shining at Offseason Workouts: Report

Lions DC Hypes New Detroit Edge Rusher as ‘Game Wrecker’

Lions DC Hypes New Detroit Edge Rusher as ‘Game Wrecker’

Kevin O’Connell Gives Telling Remark on Kyler Murray-J.J. McCarthy Minicamp Battle

Kevin O’Connell Gives Telling Remark on Kyler Murray-J.J. McCarthy Minicamp Battle

Mike McCarthy’s Steelers Cut Ties With 314-Pound Lineman in Slew of Roster Moves

Mike McCarthy’s Steelers Cut Ties With 314-Pound Lineman in Slew of Roster Moves

Recently Cut Steelers WR Joins AFC Rival: Report

Recently Cut Steelers WR Joins AFC Rival: Report

Former 1st-Round Pick Continues to Shine at Commanders OTAs: Report

Former 1st-Round Pick Continues to Shine at Commanders OTAs: Report

Lions OC Speaks out on WR Isaac TeSlaa at Offseason Workouts

Lions OC Speaks out on WR Isaac TeSlaa at Offseason Workouts

Steelers Insider Puts Rookie on Notice After Offseason Showing

Steelers Insider Puts Rookie on Notice After Offseason Showing

Lions Labeled Perfect Fit for $20 Million Edge Rusher

Lions Labeled Perfect Fit for $20 Million Edge Rusher

Seahawks’ Nick Emmanwori Addresses His Evolution Entering 2nd Season

Seahawks’ Nick Emmanwori Addresses His Evolution Entering 2nd Season

Former Commanders 1st-Round Pick Joins Steelers

Former Commanders 1st-Round Pick Joins Steelers

Packers Key Rookie Rebounds at Minicamp After Rough Offseason Performance

Packers Key Rookie Rebounds at Minicamp After Rough Offseason Performance

Cowboys 17-Game Starter Reacts to New Pivotal Role

Cowboys 17-Game Starter Reacts to New Pivotal Role

Patriots Get Major Props for AJ Brown Offseason Move

Patriots Get Major Props for AJ Brown Offseason Move

Rookie QB Drew Allar Speaks out on Progress at Steelers Offseason Workouts

Rookie QB Drew Allar Speaks out on Progress at Steelers Offseason Workouts

Eagles Key Rookie Gets Concerning Review at Minicamp

Eagles Key Rookie Gets Concerning Review at Minicamp

Steelers Part Ways With Veteran WR to Claim Specialist Off Waivers

Steelers Part Ways With Veteran WR to Claim Specialist Off Waivers