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’ T.J. Watt Put on Notice With $42 Million Cap Hit in 2026

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Put on Notice With $42 Million Cap Hit in 2026

Eagles’ A.J. Brown Called out Amid NFL Trade Rumors

Eagles’ A.J. Brown Called out Amid NFL Trade Rumors

Former Steelers Starting CB Joins NFC Foe: Report

Former Steelers Starting CB Joins NFC Foe: Report

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Fires Clear Message on Rough 2026 Opening Day

Pirates’ Paul Skenes Fires Clear Message on Rough 2026 Opening Day

Vikings Named Ideal Fit for Rival’s $78 Million Starter to Fill Roster Weakness

Vikings Named Ideal Fit for Rival’s $78 Million Starter to Fill Roster Weakness

Ex-Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Has Incredible Ceiling With Next Career Move: Analyst

Ex-Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Has Incredible Ceiling With Next Career Move: Analyst

Packers Could Reunite With $26 Million Starter to Fill Major Need

Packers Could Reunite With $26 Million Starter to Fill Major Need

Pirates’ Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz Have Inning to Forget on 2026 Opening Day

Pirates’ Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz Have Inning to Forget on 2026 Opening Day

Aaron Rodgers 2026 Steelers Decision Potentially Has New Twist

Aaron Rodgers 2026 Steelers Decision Potentially Has New Twist

Cowboys Blockbuster NFL Draft Trade Proposal Gaining Momentum

Cowboys Blockbuster NFL Draft Trade Proposal Gaining Momentum

Lions Get Clear Warning on Potential Brian Branch Contract Extension

Lions Get Clear Warning on Potential Brian Branch Contract Extension

Eagles Front-Runners in Trade Sweepstakes for $76 Million Edge Rusher

Eagles Front-Runners in Trade Sweepstakes for $76 Million Edge Rusher

Steelers Predicted to Replace Broderick Jones With ‘Ultimate Iron Man’

Steelers Predicted to Replace Broderick Jones With ‘Ultimate Iron Man’

Eagles Projected to Trade Up for Immediate Starter in 2026 NFL Draft

Eagles Projected to Trade Up for Immediate Starter in 2026 NFL Draft

Packers Urged to Target Unsigned $100 Million Edge Rusher in NFL Free Agency

Packers Urged to Target Unsigned $100 Million Edge Rusher in NFL Free Agency

Steelers Ex-RB Najee Harris Potentially Step Closer to Next NFL Opportunity

Steelers Ex-RB Najee Harris Potentially Step Closer to Next NFL Opportunity

Seahawks Host $18 Million, Former 1st-Round RB for Visit: Report

Seahawks Host $18 Million, Former 1st-Round RB for Visit: Report

Lions Provide Great Special Teams Update

Lions Provide Great Special Teams Update

Browns Projected to Make Big NFL Draft Trade to Land Top Prospect

Browns Projected to Make Big NFL Draft Trade to Land Top Prospect

Joe Flacco Takes Indirect Shot at Steelers After Signing With Rival Bengals

Joe Flacco Takes Indirect Shot at Steelers After Signing With Rival Bengals

Ex-Patriots’ Bill Belichick Breaks Silence on Hall of Fame Snub

Ex-Patriots’ Bill Belichick Breaks Silence on Hall of Fame Snub

Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer Hints at 1st Round Draft Plans Amid Trade Rumors

Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer Hints at 1st Round Draft Plans Amid Trade Rumors

Eagles Could Sign Ex-Cowboys Starter to Fill Pressing Need

Eagles Could Sign Ex-Cowboys Starter to Fill Pressing Need

Lions Add ‘Fascinating’ $7 Million Player With Starting Experience

Lions Add ‘Fascinating’ $7 Million Player With Starting Experience

Ben Roethlisberger Argues in Favor of Steelers QB Reunion If Aaron Rodgers Retires

Ben Roethlisberger Argues in Favor of Steelers QB Reunion If Aaron Rodgers Retires

Patriots Advised to Pursue $100 Million Defender to Upgrade Weakness

Patriots Advised to Pursue $100 Million Defender to Upgrade Weakness

Seahawks Urged to Target $55 Million Playmaker to Upgrade Biggest Need

Seahawks Urged to Target $55 Million Playmaker to Upgrade Biggest Need

Packers Advised to Acquire Former Top 5 Pick to Address Biggest Weakness

Packers Advised to Acquire Former Top 5 Pick to Address Biggest Weakness

Lions Urged to Trade for Big Tackle to Replace Taylor Decker

Lions Urged to Trade for Big Tackle to Replace Taylor Decker

Eagles Called to Consider Acquiring All-Pro Safety in Blockbuster Trade

Eagles Called to Consider Acquiring All-Pro Safety in Blockbuster Trade