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

Eagles Stand Alone in 1 Area Within NFC East

Eagles Stand Alone in 1 Area Within NFC East

Seahawks’ AJ Barner Delivers Strong Message to NFL Ahead of 2026 Campaign

Seahawks’ AJ Barner Delivers Strong Message to NFL Ahead of 2026 Campaign

Super Bowl Champions Showing Interest in Former Lions 3rd-Round Pick: Report

Super Bowl Champions Showing Interest in Former Lions 3rd-Round Pick: Report

Steelers $5.5 Million Free Agent Called Biggest Offseason Steal

Steelers $5.5 Million Free Agent Called Biggest Offseason Steal

Steelers Give New Update on Alex Highsmith to Start Final Week of OTAs

Steelers Give New Update on Alex Highsmith to Start Final Week of OTAs

Packers Get Further Confirmation Potential Trade Target Isn’t Actually Available

Packers Get Further Confirmation Potential Trade Target Isn’t Actually Available

Vikings Credited With Underrated Advantage Over NFC North Rivals

Vikings Credited With Underrated Advantage Over NFC North Rivals

Seahawks New RB Already Pegged Cut Candidate at Offseason Workouts

Seahawks New RB Already Pegged Cut Candidate at Offseason Workouts

Steelers Defense Put on Notice Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

Steelers Defense Put on Notice Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

Steelers’ Nick Herbig Gets Shade From Chiefs TE Travis Kelce After Extension

Steelers’ Nick Herbig Gets Shade From Chiefs TE Travis Kelce After Extension

Seahawks Get Warning on Potential ‘Counter Move’ for Myles Garrett-Rams Trade

Seahawks Get Warning on Potential ‘Counter Move’ for Myles Garrett-Rams Trade

Jared Goff Gets Heavy Praise Despite Lions Seeking Bounce-Back Season

Jared Goff Gets Heavy Praise Despite Lions Seeking Bounce-Back Season

Jordan Love Reacts to Big Christian Watson Contract Extension

Jordan Love Reacts to Big Christian Watson Contract Extension

Steelers’ Mason Rudolph Put on Notice Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

Steelers’ Mason Rudolph Put on Notice Ahead of 2026 NFL Season

T.J. Watt Delivers Clear Message on Role in Steelers New Defense

T.J. Watt Delivers Clear Message on Role in Steelers New Defense

Jameson Williams Sends Strong Message on 1 Lions Offseason Move

Jameson Williams Sends Strong Message on 1 Lions Offseason Move

Struggling Former 1st-Rounder Responds to Competition for Playing Time

Struggling Former 1st-Rounder Responds to Competition for Playing Time

Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp Spills Truth on Retirement Question

Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp Spills Truth on Retirement Question

Dan Campbell Speaks out on Undrafted Rookie QB at Offseason Workouts

Dan Campbell Speaks out on Undrafted Rookie QB at Offseason Workouts

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Delivers Strong Message on Rookie QB Drew Allar

Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth Delivers Strong Message on Rookie QB Drew Allar

Lions Have New Secret Defensive Weapon: Analyst

Lions Have New Secret Defensive Weapon: Analyst

Eagles Bring Back Former $3 Million LB 2 Days After Release: Report

Eagles Bring Back Former $3 Million LB 2 Days After Release: Report

Cowboys Urged to Add Former All-Pro RB to Support Javonte Williams

Cowboys Urged to Add Former All-Pro RB to Support Javonte Williams

Mike Vrabel Reacts to Patriots Losing $15 Million Free Agent to Injury

Mike Vrabel Reacts to Patriots Losing $15 Million Free Agent to Injury

Former Vikings Failed WR Project Lands With Dolphins: Report

Former Vikings Failed WR Project Lands With Dolphins: Report

Micah Parsons Delivers Strong Message on Packers’ Lukas Van Ness

Micah Parsons Delivers Strong Message on Packers’ Lukas Van Ness

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Takes Shot at Browns After Myles Garrett Trade

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Takes Shot at Browns After Myles Garrett Trade

Steelers Sign Next Young Budding Star to Contract Extension: Report

Steelers Sign Next Young Budding Star to Contract Extension: Report

Jared Goff Speaks out on New Lions Offensive Lineman at Offseason Workouts

Jared Goff Speaks out on New Lions Offensive Lineman at Offseason Workouts

Former 1st-Round Pick Standing out at Commanders Offseason Workouts: Report

Former 1st-Round Pick Standing out at Commanders Offseason Workouts: Report