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

Steelers Host ‘Explosive’ Dual-Threat QB as Wait for Aaron Rodgers Continues

Steelers Host ‘Explosive’ Dual-Threat QB as Wait for Aaron Rodgers Continues

Seahawks Get Harsh Warning on Rashid Shaheed’s $51 Million Contract

Seahawks Get Harsh Warning on Rashid Shaheed’s $51 Million Contract

Patriots Projected to Execute NFL Draft Trade to Get ‘Major Talent’ for Drake Maye

Patriots Projected to Execute NFL Draft Trade to Get ‘Major Talent’ for Drake Maye

Vikings Could Avoid Trendy Pick to Land Possible Jonathan Greenard Replacement

Vikings Could Avoid Trendy Pick to Land Possible Jonathan Greenard Replacement

Lions Urged to See Ex-Top 5 Draft Pick as Option B for Aidan Hutchinson Pairing

Lions Urged to See Ex-Top 5 Draft Pick as Option B for Aidan Hutchinson Pairing

Eagles Predicted to Walk a Tight Rope With Newest A.J. Brown Trade Pitch

Eagles Predicted to Walk a Tight Rope With Newest A.J. Brown Trade Pitch

1 Cowboys NFL Draft Trade Proposal Just Won’t Go Away

1 Cowboys NFL Draft Trade Proposal Just Won’t Go Away

Steelers Encouraged to Pursue Reunion With Veteran Tight End

Steelers Encouraged to Pursue Reunion With Veteran Tight End

Ty Simpson Puts Steelers, Other QB Suitors on Notice Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Ty Simpson Puts Steelers, Other QB Suitors on Notice Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

NFL Draft Analyst Gives ‘Curveball’ Update on Seahawks Pursuit of Fast-Rising CB

NFL Draft Analyst Gives ‘Curveball’ Update on Seahawks Pursuit of Fast-Rising CB

Eagles Met With Defensive Back Pegged With Quinyon Mitchell Similarities: Report

Eagles Met With Defensive Back Pegged With Quinyon Mitchell Similarities: Report

Former Dolphins 1st-Round Pick in Hot Water After DWI: Report

Former Dolphins 1st-Round Pick in Hot Water After DWI: Report

Eagles Pegged With Final Grade on Dontayvion Wicks Trade

Eagles Pegged With Final Grade on Dontayvion Wicks Trade

Steelers Have Meeting With Massive Lineman: Report

Steelers Have Meeting With Massive Lineman: Report

Eagles Immediately Praised for Stealing New $12.5 Million WR From Packers

Eagles Immediately Praised for Stealing New $12.5 Million WR From Packers

Patriots Set to Add Former DC to Mike Vrabel’s Coaching Staff: Report

Patriots Set to Add Former DC to Mike Vrabel’s Coaching Staff: Report

Steelers Get Major Warning on QB Room Amid Aaron Rodgers Concerns Before NFL Draft

Steelers Get Major Warning on QB Room Amid Aaron Rodgers Concerns Before NFL Draft

Seahawks Urged to Target Violent RB as Day 3 Sleeper

Seahawks Urged to Target Violent RB as Day 3 Sleeper

Eagles Named Trade Suitor for $123 Million Star

Eagles Named Trade Suitor for $123 Million Star

‘Uncoverable’ Red Zone WR Is ‘Player to Watch’ in Eagles Trade Up Scenario

‘Uncoverable’ Red Zone WR Is ‘Player to Watch’ in Eagles Trade Up Scenario

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Lions Sacrifice Pro Bowler to Land Top 10 2026 NFL Draft Pick

NFL Trade Pitch Sees Lions Sacrifice Pro Bowler to Land Top 10 2026 NFL Draft Pick

Vikings Front Office Sees ‘Seamless Replacement’ for Harrison Smith in 2026 NFL Draft: Report

Vikings Front Office Sees ‘Seamless Replacement’ for Harrison Smith in 2026 NFL Draft: Report

Browns Urged to Take Chance on Benched Starter to Fix Major Roster Weakness

Browns Urged to Take Chance on Benched Starter to Fix Major Roster Weakness

Cowboys Could Circle Back on Trade for $41 Million LB During 2026 NFL Draft

Cowboys Could Circle Back on Trade for $41 Million LB During 2026 NFL Draft

‘Big, Explosive’ Linebacker Set to See Rams Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft: Report

‘Big, Explosive’ Linebacker Set to See Rams Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft: Report

Dolphins Urged to Part Ways With Another Star in Trade Pitch With AFC Foe

Dolphins Urged to Part Ways With Another Star in Trade Pitch With AFC Foe

Seahawks Show Interest in Versatile, High-Character DB Before NFL Draft

Seahawks Show Interest in Versatile, High-Character DB Before NFL Draft

Steelers Trade Pitch Sends Nick Herbig to NFC West During 2026 NFL Draft

Steelers Trade Pitch Sends Nick Herbig to NFC West During 2026 NFL Draft

Eagles Showing Interest in Speedy WR Amid A.J. Brown Questions

Eagles Showing Interest in Speedy WR Amid A.J. Brown Questions

Lions Urged to Add $94 Million Star in Blockbuster Trade to Help Aidan Hutchinson

Lions Urged to Add $94 Million Star in Blockbuster Trade to Help Aidan Hutchinson