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

Blockbuster NFL Draft Trade Idea Sees Steelers Land Team’s Next Potential Star

Blockbuster NFL Draft Trade Idea Sees Steelers Land Team’s Next Potential Star

Vikings Predicted to Shake up 2026 NFL Draft With J.J. McCarthy Trade

Vikings Predicted to Shake up 2026 NFL Draft With J.J. McCarthy Trade

Seahawks Projected to Land Speedy Stars to Attack Roster Holes

Seahawks Projected to Land Speedy Stars to Attack Roster Holes

Eagles Predicted to Get 2 Steals in 2026 NFL Draft to Fill Weaknesses

Eagles Predicted to Get 2 Steals in 2026 NFL Draft to Fill Weaknesses

Ex-Steelers’ Najee Harris Completes Free Agency Visit With AFC Foe

Ex-Steelers’ Najee Harris Completes Free Agency Visit With AFC Foe

Lions’ Dan Campbell Firmly Puts NFL on Notice With Jahmyr Gibbs

Lions’ Dan Campbell Firmly Puts NFL on Notice With Jahmyr Gibbs

Packers Called on to Add $199 Million Ex-Star as Micah Parsons Injury Replacement

Packers Called on to Add $199 Million Ex-Star as Micah Parsons Injury Replacement

Phenom Konnor Griffin Lights up Social Media With 1st Hit, RBI in Pirates Home Opener

Phenom Konnor Griffin Lights up Social Media With 1st Hit, RBI in Pirates Home Opener

Seahawks Predicted to Land ‘Dream’ Fit to Replace Riq Woolen

Seahawks Predicted to Land ‘Dream’ Fit to Replace Riq Woolen

Steelers Urged to Execute Trade to ‘Solve’ QB Problem Amid Aaron Rodgers Wait

Steelers Urged to Execute Trade to ‘Solve’ QB Problem Amid Aaron Rodgers Wait

NFL Draft ‘Dream Scenario’ Sees Eagles Pair Dallas Goedert With Athletic Playmaker

NFL Draft ‘Dream Scenario’ Sees Eagles Pair Dallas Goedert With Athletic Playmaker

Steelers Predicted to Steal ‘Fan Favorite’ From Ravens With Bold NFL Draft Trade

Steelers Predicted to Steal ‘Fan Favorite’ From Ravens With Bold NFL Draft Trade

Seahawks Predicted to Land Notre Dame RB & Ex-Top 10 Edge Rusher in Same Move

Seahawks Predicted to Land Notre Dame RB & Ex-Top 10 Edge Rusher in Same Move

Steelers Super Bowl-Winning QB Challenges Will Howard

Steelers Super Bowl-Winning QB Challenges Will Howard

Packers Could Fill Roster Hole With Massive ‘Space-Eater’

Packers Could Fill Roster Hole With Massive ‘Space-Eater’

Seahawks’ Rashid Shaheed Put on Notice for $51 Million Contract

Seahawks’ Rashid Shaheed Put on Notice for $51 Million Contract

Former Browns LB Delivers Strong Message to Announce NFL Retirement

Former Browns LB Delivers Strong Message to Announce NFL Retirement

Steelers Lose Starting Safety to Bengals: Report

Steelers Lose Starting Safety to Bengals: Report

Steelers Projected to Add Big-Framed QB With ‘Effortless’ Arm Strength

Steelers Projected to Add Big-Framed QB With ‘Effortless’ Arm Strength

Seahawks Predicted to Attack Roster Weakness With NFL Combine Standout

Seahawks Predicted to Attack Roster Weakness With NFL Combine Standout

Steelers ‘Dodge a Bullet’ With Kirk Cousins Free Agency Decision

Steelers ‘Dodge a Bullet’ With Kirk Cousins Free Agency Decision

Commanders Strongly Urged to Reunite With All-Pro Linebacker

Commanders Strongly Urged to Reunite With All-Pro Linebacker

Seahawks Bargain Free Agent Pegged 2026 Breakout Candidate

Seahawks Bargain Free Agent Pegged 2026 Breakout Candidate

Dolphins Pegged Potential Landing Spot for $120 Million Playmaker

Dolphins Pegged Potential Landing Spot for $120 Million Playmaker

Aaron Rodgers Gets ‘Zero Percent’ Chance on Joining Surprise NFL Team

Aaron Rodgers Gets ‘Zero Percent’ Chance on Joining Surprise NFL Team

Cowboys Get Significant Update on 2026 Campaign Amid NFL Offseason: Report

Cowboys Get Significant Update on 2026 Campaign Amid NFL Offseason: Report

Vikings Predicted to Execute ‘Savvy’ Move With Bold NFL Draft Trade

Vikings Predicted to Execute ‘Savvy’ Move With Bold NFL Draft Trade

Former Patriots $4 Million WR Joins Titans in NFL Free Agency: Report

Former Patriots $4 Million WR Joins Titans in NFL Free Agency: Report

Ex-Steelers WR Signs With Titans After ‘Second Thoughts’: Report

Ex-Steelers WR Signs With Titans After ‘Second Thoughts’: Report

Steelers Could Lose Second Defender to Lions

Steelers Could Lose Second Defender to Lions