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 Edge Rusher Absent at Minicamp After Nick Herbig Extension: Report

Steelers Edge Rusher Absent at Minicamp After Nick Herbig Extension: Report

Packers Get Bad Update on Potential Josh Sweat Trade

Packers Get Bad Update on Potential Josh Sweat Trade

Lions New WR Speaks out on Dan Campbell, Detroit Coaching Staff

Lions New WR Speaks out on Dan Campbell, Detroit Coaching Staff

Seahawks Get Major Praise for Derick Hall Extension

Seahawks Get Major Praise for Derick Hall Extension

Packers’ Bo Melton Reacts to Latest Position Switch While Turning Heads at OTAs

Packers’ Bo Melton Reacts to Latest Position Switch While Turning Heads at OTAs

Steelers Cut Ties With National Champion Safety Just Weeks After Signing Him

Steelers Cut Ties With National Champion Safety Just Weeks After Signing Him

Mike McCarthy Opens Up on Steelers Sudden Assistant Coach Firing

Mike McCarthy Opens Up on Steelers Sudden Assistant Coach Firing

Commanders Part Ways With Athletic 6-foot-3 WR to Sign Veteran TE

Commanders Part Ways With Athletic 6-foot-3 WR to Sign Veteran TE

Former Lions Defensive Lineman Flier Joins AFC Foe

Former Lions Defensive Lineman Flier Joins AFC Foe

Steelers Finally Have Resolution With Safety Darnell Savage: Report

Steelers Finally Have Resolution With Safety Darnell Savage: Report

Lions’ Undrafted Rookie Could ‘Steal’ Roster Spot From Veteran TE

Lions’ Undrafted Rookie Could ‘Steal’ Roster Spot From Veteran TE

Eagles’ Howie Roseman Speaks out on AJ Brown Trade Compensation

Eagles’ Howie Roseman Speaks out on AJ Brown Trade Compensation

Patriots’ Drake Maye Gets Challenged After A.J. Brown Trade

Patriots’ Drake Maye Gets Challenged After A.J. Brown Trade

Former Cowboys Starting Lineman Signs With AFC Foe

Former Cowboys Starting Lineman Signs With AFC Foe

Commanders’ WR on Hot Seat Entering 2026 Rookie Season

Commanders’ WR on Hot Seat Entering 2026 Rookie Season

Seahawks Day 3 ‘Sleeper’ Turning Heads Early in OTAs

Seahawks Day 3 ‘Sleeper’ Turning Heads Early in OTAs

Rams Captain Fires Strong Message on Jared Verse After Myles Garrett Trade

Rams Captain Fires Strong Message on Jared Verse After Myles Garrett Trade

Former Vikings Highly Touted CB Delivers Message on UFL Ejection

Former Vikings Highly Touted CB Delivers Message on UFL Ejection

Packers Undrafted Rookie QB Puts NFL on Notice

Packers Undrafted Rookie QB Puts NFL on Notice

Former Day 3 Draft Gem Labeled Dolphins 2026 Breakout Candidate

Former Day 3 Draft Gem Labeled Dolphins 2026 Breakout Candidate

Steelers’ Will Howard Reacts to Myles Garrett Blockbuster Trade

Steelers’ Will Howard Reacts to Myles Garrett Blockbuster Trade

Tigers Update Starting Rotation Ahead of Rays Series

Tigers Update Starting Rotation Ahead of Rays Series

Jamal Adams Shares 2 Words on Seahawks Losing Executive to Vikings

Jamal Adams Shares 2 Words on Seahawks Losing Executive to Vikings

Seahawks Put on Notice With Rams Making ‘Trade of the Offseason’ for Myles Garrett

Seahawks Put on Notice With Rams Making ‘Trade of the Offseason’ for Myles Garrett

Ex-Steelers’ Russell Wilson Makes NFL Career Decision for 2026 Season: Report

Ex-Steelers’ Russell Wilson Makes NFL Career Decision for 2026 Season: Report

Steelers DL Coach Speaks out on Keeanu Benton Ahead of NFL Contract Year

Steelers DL Coach Speaks out on Keeanu Benton Ahead of NFL Contract Year

Ex-Steelers Fan Favorite Signs With John Harbaugh’s Giants: Report

Ex-Steelers Fan Favorite Signs With John Harbaugh’s Giants: Report

Former Lions’ Dan Skipper Blasts Tom Brady Hot Take

Former Lions’ Dan Skipper Blasts Tom Brady Hot Take

Seahawks’ DeMarcus Lawrence Fires Message on 2026 NFL Season

Seahawks’ DeMarcus Lawrence Fires Message on 2026 NFL Season

$20 Million Veteran Safety Named Vikings Trade Candidate

$20 Million Veteran Safety Named Vikings Trade Candidate