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

Former 1,000-Yard RB Predicted to Give Eagles ‘Rugged’ Backfield Option

Former 1,000-Yard RB Predicted to Give Eagles ‘Rugged’ Backfield Option

Seahawks Expensive New Addition Dubbed With ‘Most Exciting’ Hype

Seahawks Expensive New Addition Dubbed With ‘Most Exciting’ Hype

DK Metcalf Opens Up on Steelers Rookie WR at Offseason Workouts

DK Metcalf Opens Up on Steelers Rookie WR at Offseason Workouts

Commanders Veteran WR to See Golden Chance Beginning in Offseason Workouts

Commanders Veteran WR to See Golden Chance Beginning in Offseason Workouts

Cowboys Urged to Pursue All-Pro LB as Another Defensive Upgrade

Cowboys Urged to Pursue All-Pro LB as Another Defensive Upgrade

Lions Get New, Even Higher Jahmyr Gibbs Contract Projection

Lions Get New, Even Higher Jahmyr Gibbs Contract Projection

Packers Share Major Jordan Love Personal Update

Packers Share Major Jordan Love Personal Update

Vikings Rookie Pegged to Add Juice to ‘Unspectacular’ Part of Roster

Vikings Rookie Pegged to Add Juice to ‘Unspectacular’ Part of Roster

Mike McCarthy Delivers Strong Message on Will Howard After Aaron Rodgers Returns

Mike McCarthy Delivers Strong Message on Will Howard After Aaron Rodgers Returns

Patriots ‘Race’ With Seahawks Set to Impact Christian Gonzalez Extension: Analyst

Patriots ‘Race’ With Seahawks Set to Impact Christian Gonzalez Extension: Analyst

Aaron Rodgers Delivers Clear Message on Steelers Before Final Season

Aaron Rodgers Delivers Clear Message on Steelers Before Final Season

Seahawks Get Huge Price Tag Projection for Sam Darnold’s Next Contract

Seahawks Get Huge Price Tag Projection for Sam Darnold’s Next Contract

‘Hollywood’ Brown Predicted to Face Early Crucial Stretch in Eagles Tenure

‘Hollywood’ Brown Predicted to Face Early Crucial Stretch in Eagles Tenure

Lions New Defensive Lineman Dubbed Potential 2026 NFL Draft Steal

Lions New Defensive Lineman Dubbed Potential 2026 NFL Draft Steal

Patriots’ Will Campbell’s Girlfriend, Sister of Chiefs QB Drops Engagement News

Patriots’ Will Campbell’s Girlfriend, Sister of Chiefs QB Drops Engagement News

Eagles Assistant Sets Record Straight on Potential Departure

Eagles Assistant Sets Record Straight on Potential Departure

Seahawks Encouraged to Add $101 Million Lineman in ‘No-Brainer’ Move

Seahawks Encouraged to Add $101 Million Lineman in ‘No-Brainer’ Move

Steelers Execute Move With Pat Freiermuth Ahead of Potential Bounce Back Season

Steelers Execute Move With Pat Freiermuth Ahead of Potential Bounce Back Season

Ex-Cowboys Starting Lineman Puts Dallas on Notice for Revenge Matchup

Ex-Cowboys Starting Lineman Puts Dallas on Notice for Revenge Matchup

Packers ‘Must’ Add Veteran to Address Roster Weakness to Support Micah Parsons

Packers ‘Must’ Add Veteran to Address Roster Weakness to Support Micah Parsons

Vikings Urged to Take Flier on 3rd-Year Playmaker Despite Crowded RB Room

Vikings Urged to Take Flier on 3rd-Year Playmaker Despite Crowded RB Room

Commanders Get Warning on Thin Supporting Cast for QB Jayden Daniels

Commanders Get Warning on Thin Supporting Cast for QB Jayden Daniels

Browns Urged to Cut Losses With QB Dillon Gabriel

Browns Urged to Cut Losses With QB Dillon Gabriel

Eagles’ A.J. Brown Update Provides Potential New Trade Timeline

Eagles’ A.J. Brown Update Provides Potential New Trade Timeline

Cowboys Advised to Make 1 Final Move to Trade for Ex-Rival’s Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

Cowboys Advised to Make 1 Final Move to Trade for Ex-Rival’s Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

Seahawks’ Cooper Kupp Put on Notice Ahead of the 2026 NFL Season

Seahawks’ Cooper Kupp Put on Notice Ahead of the 2026 NFL Season

New Trade Proposal Ships Commanders WR Help for Jayden Daniels

New Trade Proposal Ships Commanders WR Help for Jayden Daniels

Steelers’ Drew Allar Gets Uninspiring Reaction to His Early OTA Workouts

Steelers’ Drew Allar Gets Uninspiring Reaction to His Early OTA Workouts

Packers Advised to Target Former Pro Bowl TE as Tucker Kraft Insurance

Packers Advised to Target Former Pro Bowl TE as Tucker Kraft Insurance

Lions High-Priced Undrafted Rookie Predicted to Have ‘Visible Route’ to Roster

Lions High-Priced Undrafted Rookie Predicted to Have ‘Visible Route’ to Roster