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

Lions Get Major Update on QB Hendon Hooker in NFL Free Agency: Report

Lions Get Major Update on QB Hendon Hooker in NFL Free Agency: Report

Ex-Commanders WR Lands With AFC Foe: Report

Ex-Commanders WR Lands With AFC Foe: Report

Lions Pursuing Tough Lineman to Potentially Address Roster Hole

Lions Pursuing Tough Lineman to Potentially Address Roster Hole

NFL Blockbuster Draft Trade Pitch Sends Cowboys ‘Ultra-Explosive’ Edge Rusher

NFL Blockbuster Draft Trade Pitch Sends Cowboys ‘Ultra-Explosive’ Edge Rusher

Commanders Called on to ‘Be Bold’ to Land Jayden Daniels New Playmaker

Commanders Called on to ‘Be Bold’ to Land Jayden Daniels New Playmaker

Ben Roethlisberger Fires Warning to Steelers on Drafting QB

Ben Roethlisberger Fires Warning to Steelers on Drafting QB

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Makes Admission on Linebacker Trade Pursuits

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Makes Admission on Linebacker Trade Pursuits

Lions Could Have Plenty of Options With Blockbuster Move Into Top 10

Lions Could Have Plenty of Options With Blockbuster Move Into Top 10

Mike Vrabel Speaks out on Potential A.J. Brown Trade to Patriots

Mike Vrabel Speaks out on Potential A.J. Brown Trade to Patriots

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Pulls Back Curtain on Aaron Rodgers Uncertainty

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Pulls Back Curtain on Aaron Rodgers Uncertainty

Former Cowboys Target Pegged Potential NFL Draft Trade Candidate

Former Cowboys Target Pegged Potential NFL Draft Trade Candidate

Steelers’ Broderick Jones Offseason Recovery Appears to Take a Turn

Steelers’ Broderick Jones Offseason Recovery Appears to Take a Turn

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Delivers Clear Message on WR Roman Wilson

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Delivers Clear Message on WR Roman Wilson

Mike Macdonald Gives Blunt Answer on Why Seahawks Lost CB Riq Woolen

Mike Macdonald Gives Blunt Answer on Why Seahawks Lost CB Riq Woolen

Cowboys Raise Eyebrows With New Response on Potential Maxx Crosby Trade

Cowboys Raise Eyebrows With New Response on Potential Maxx Crosby Trade

NFL Announces Cleveland Browns News for 2026 Season

NFL Announces Cleveland Browns News for 2026 Season

Patriots Receive Discouraging News on Potential Myles Garrett Trade

Patriots Receive Discouraging News on Potential Myles Garrett Trade

Matt LaFleur Breaks Silence on Packers Contract Extension

Matt LaFleur Breaks Silence on Packers Contract Extension

Cowboys Implored to Add Rival’s $36 Million Starter to Fill Another Need

Cowboys Implored to Add Rival’s $36 Million Starter to Fill Another Need

Nick Sirianni Delivers Clear Message on WR A.J. Brown Amid Trade Rumors

Nick Sirianni Delivers Clear Message on WR A.J. Brown Amid Trade Rumors

Vikings Urged to Target Ex-Rival’s $47 Million Starter to Fill Roster Hole

Vikings Urged to Target Ex-Rival’s $47 Million Starter to Fill Roster Hole

Art Rooney II Provides Positive Update on Aaron Rodgers 2026 Steelers Decision

Art Rooney II Provides Positive Update on Aaron Rodgers 2026 Steelers Decision

Steelers Made Prior Trade Inquiry on QB Still Available in NFL Free Agency: Report

Steelers Made Prior Trade Inquiry on QB Still Available in NFL Free Agency: Report

Seahawks Urged to Make ‘Ultimate All-in’ Blockbuster Move

Seahawks Urged to Make ‘Ultimate All-in’ Blockbuster Move

Ex-Vikings Starter, Potential Reunion Candidate Signs With Cowboys: Report

Ex-Vikings Starter, Potential Reunion Candidate Signs With Cowboys: Report

Eagles Blockbuster Trade Idea for $160 Million Star Gaining Momentum

Eagles Blockbuster Trade Idea for $160 Million Star Gaining Momentum

Steelers Insider Provides New Grim Aaron Rodgers Update

Steelers Insider Provides New Grim Aaron Rodgers Update

Seahawks Add Former Washington Assistant to Coaching Staff: Report

Seahawks Add Former Washington Assistant to Coaching Staff: Report

Former Steelers RB Schedules Visit With AFC Foe in NFL Free Agency: Report

Former Steelers RB Schedules Visit With AFC Foe in NFL Free Agency: Report

Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson Pegged With Dreaded Label After New NFL Contract

Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson Pegged With Dreaded Label After New NFL Contract