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

NFL Trade Proposal to ‘Rock’ 1st Round Sends Lions’ Penei Sewell ‘Bookend Buddy’

NFL Trade Proposal to ‘Rock’ 1st Round Sends Lions’ Penei Sewell ‘Bookend Buddy’

Wild George Pickens Trade Proposal Gives Cowboys Rare NFL Draft Opportunity

Wild George Pickens Trade Proposal Gives Cowboys Rare NFL Draft Opportunity

Steelers ‘Wanted to Bring’ Fifth QB Prospect in for 2026 NFL Pre-Draft Visit: Report

Steelers ‘Wanted to Bring’ Fifth QB Prospect in for 2026 NFL Pre-Draft Visit: Report

Seahawks Expressing Interest in $74 Million Edge Rusher

Seahawks Expressing Interest in $74 Million Edge Rusher

Former All-Pro RB Brian Westbrook Has Eagles Role During 2026 NFL Draft

Former All-Pro RB Brian Westbrook Has Eagles Role During 2026 NFL Draft

Vikings Urged to Target ‘Crafty’ Route Runner as Deep Sleeper in 2026 NFL Draft

Vikings Urged to Target ‘Crafty’ Route Runner as Deep Sleeper in 2026 NFL Draft

Steelers Make Final Call on Drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson: Report

Steelers Make Final Call on Drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson: Report

Patriots Have Firm Timeline for Next Christian Gonzalez Contract: Analyst

Patriots Have Firm Timeline for Next Christian Gonzalez Contract: Analyst

Eagles Receive $33 Million Jalen Carter Contract Update

Eagles Receive $33 Million Jalen Carter Contract Update

Lions Have Contract Issues With Jahmyr Gibbs, Jack Campbell: Analyst

Lions Have Contract Issues With Jahmyr Gibbs, Jack Campbell: Analyst

Steelers $10 Million Starter Pegged Cut Candidate

Steelers $10 Million Starter Pegged Cut Candidate

Seahawks Get Definitive Update on Potential De’Von Achane Trade

Seahawks Get Definitive Update on Potential De’Von Achane Trade

Dolphins GM Makes Intentions With De’Von Achane Very Clear Amid NFL Trade Rumors

Dolphins GM Makes Intentions With De’Von Achane Very Clear Amid NFL Trade Rumors

Steelers Wrapping Up 2026 Pre-Draft Visits With QB Featuring Local Ties

Steelers Wrapping Up 2026 Pre-Draft Visits With QB Featuring Local Ties

Lions Get Positive Update in Potential Pursuit of $87 Million Star

Lions Get Positive Update in Potential Pursuit of $87 Million Star

NFL Insider Speaks out on Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Amid Dianna Russini Controversy

NFL Insider Speaks out on Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Amid Dianna Russini Controversy

Dolphins Show Interest in ‘Mountainous’ OT With ‘Rare’ Traits in 2026 NFL Draft

Dolphins Show Interest in ‘Mountainous’ OT With ‘Rare’ Traits in 2026 NFL Draft

Eagles Urged to Make Major 2026 NFL Draft Move

Eagles Urged to Make Major 2026 NFL Draft Move

Packers Could Trade Up for ‘Instinctive’ Edge Rusher to Pair With Micah Parsons

Packers Could Trade Up for ‘Instinctive’ Edge Rusher to Pair With Micah Parsons

Ex-Steelers WR George Pickens Puts NFL on Notice Amid Cowboys Contract Standoff

Ex-Steelers WR George Pickens Puts NFL on Notice Amid Cowboys Contract Standoff

Steelers Starter Gives New Telling Aaron Rodgers Update

Steelers Starter Gives New Telling Aaron Rodgers Update

Steelers Host Star Lineman in 2026 NFL Draft for 2nd Straight Day: Report

Steelers Host Star Lineman in 2026 NFL Draft for 2nd Straight Day: Report

Cowboys Blockbuster NFL Draft Trade Pitch Gaining Steam

Cowboys Blockbuster NFL Draft Trade Pitch Gaining Steam

Patriots Encouraged to Add ‘Slot Bully’ to Give Drake Maye Another Pass-Catcher

Patriots Encouraged to Add ‘Slot Bully’ to Give Drake Maye Another Pass-Catcher

Seahawks Predicted to Help NFC West Rival Land Potential Franchise QB

Seahawks Predicted to Help NFC West Rival Land Potential Franchise QB

Rams Projected to Throw Curveball With ‘Nightmare’ Receiver in 2026 NFL Draft

Rams Projected to Throw Curveball With ‘Nightmare’ Receiver in 2026 NFL Draft

Browns Could Find ‘Dream Scenario’ in 2026 NFL Draft Trade

Browns Could Find ‘Dream Scenario’ in 2026 NFL Draft Trade

Steelers Urged to Execute Another WR Trade to Complement DK Metcalf

Steelers Urged to Execute Another WR Trade to Complement DK Metcalf

Cowboys Projected to Not ‘Take Any More Chances,’ Execute Bold NFL Draft Trade

Cowboys Projected to Not ‘Take Any More Chances,’ Execute Bold NFL Draft Trade

Eagles Predicted to Trade Up for ‘Highly Touted’ Star Who Could Slide in NFL Draft

Eagles Predicted to Trade Up for ‘Highly Touted’ Star Who Could Slide in NFL Draft