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

Commanders Trade Pitch Sends Daron Payne to Super Bowl Favorite

Commanders Trade Pitch Sends Daron Payne to Super Bowl Favorite

Seahawks Make Zach Charbonnet Announcement Before Chiefs Game

Seahawks Make Zach Charbonnet Announcement Before Chiefs Game

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni Gets Honest on What Happens Next for TE Zach Ertz

Eagles’ Nick Sirianni Gets Honest on What Happens Next for TE Zach Ertz

Steelers Suddenly Place Veteran Defender on Injured Reserve

Steelers Suddenly Place Veteran Defender on Injured Reserve

Steelers Predicted to Trade for Former Raiders Starting Safety

Steelers Predicted to Trade for Former Raiders Starting Safety

Lions Could Add 2 Defensive Starters, Including $205 Million Star, in 1 Trade

Lions Could Add 2 Defensive Starters, Including $205 Million Star, in 1 Trade

Eagles Eyeing Former Giants No. 7 Overall Pick

Eagles Eyeing Former Giants No. 7 Overall Pick

Eagles Could Trade TE Dallas Goedert to NFC Contender: Analyst

Eagles Could Trade TE Dallas Goedert to NFC Contender: Analyst

Steelers Rookie WR Germie Bernard Speaks out on Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Rookie WR Germie Bernard Speaks out on Aaron Rodgers

Patriots’ A.J. Brown Gets Telling Prediction From Former All-Pro Before Bears Game

Patriots’ A.J. Brown Gets Telling Prediction From Former All-Pro Before Bears Game

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Gets ‘Stiff’ Fine for Action Toward Officials: Report

Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Gets ‘Stiff’ Fine for Action Toward Officials: Report

Dan Quinn Puts Commanders Offensive Position Group on Notice During Bye Week

Dan Quinn Puts Commanders Offensive Position Group on Notice During Bye Week

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Drops Hint on Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s Role vs. Saints

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Drops Hint on Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s Role vs. Saints

Steelers Cut Ties With Benched 93-Game Starter Before Saints Matchup

Steelers Cut Ties With Benched 93-Game Starter Before Saints Matchup

Commanders Add Ex-Head Coach to Defensive Staff: Report

Commanders Add Ex-Head Coach to Defensive Staff: Report

Eagles OC Speaks out on QB Tanner McKee Before Pivotal Cowboys Game

Eagles OC Speaks out on QB Tanner McKee Before Pivotal Cowboys Game

Vikings Trade Proposal Ships Defense $64 Million Pass Rusher

Vikings Trade Proposal Ships Defense $64 Million Pass Rusher

Proposed NFL Trade Has Commanders Land Terry McLaurin Replacement

Proposed NFL Trade Has Commanders Land Terry McLaurin Replacement

Ben Roethlisberger Calls for 1 Change With Aaron Rodgers Before Saints Game

Ben Roethlisberger Calls for 1 Change With Aaron Rodgers Before Saints Game

Seahawks Eyeing ‘Intriguing’ 6-Foot-4, 254-Pound Pass Rusher

Seahawks Eyeing ‘Intriguing’ 6-Foot-4, 254-Pound Pass Rusher

Commanders Part Ways With Physical Defensive Back

Commanders Part Ways With Physical Defensive Back

Ex-Steelers’ George Pickens Could Get Traded Because of Joey Porter Jr.: Analyst

Ex-Steelers’ George Pickens Could Get Traded Because of Joey Porter Jr.: Analyst

Lions’ Dan Campbell Opens Up on Rookie Defensive Lineman

Lions’ Dan Campbell Opens Up on Rookie Defensive Lineman

Eagles Predicted to Trade 59-Game Starter to NFC Contender

Eagles Predicted to Trade 59-Game Starter to NFC Contender

Steelers Demanded to Fix WR ‘Injury Crisis’ With Trade for $66 Million Playmaker

Steelers Demanded to Fix WR ‘Injury Crisis’ With Trade for $66 Million Playmaker

NFL Insider Calls on Ex-Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to Get His Giants Shot

NFL Insider Calls on Ex-Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to Get His Giants Shot

Lions Urged to Take Action With Aggressive CB Trade at NFL Deadline

Lions Urged to Take Action With Aggressive CB Trade at NFL Deadline

Steelers DC Speaks out on DT Keeanu Benton After Breakout Performance

Steelers DC Speaks out on DT Keeanu Benton After Breakout Performance

Seahawks Add 242-Pound FB With Zach Charbonnet Decision Looming for Chiefs Game

Seahawks Add 242-Pound FB With Zach Charbonnet Decision Looming for Chiefs Game

Former Cowboys WR Reunites With Steelers: Report

Former Cowboys WR Reunites With Steelers: Report