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

Cowboys Projected to Shake Up 2026 NFL Draft With Blockbuster Trade

Cowboys Projected to Shake Up 2026 NFL Draft With Blockbuster Trade

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Breaks Silence on Aaron Rodgers 2026 Decision

Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Breaks Silence on Aaron Rodgers 2026 Decision

Patriots Sign ‘Athletic, Big’ Lineman for Additional Depth: Report

Patriots Sign ‘Athletic, Big’ Lineman for Additional Depth: Report

Seahawks Make Final Call on Jake Bobo for 2026 NFL Season: Report

Seahawks Make Final Call on Jake Bobo for 2026 NFL Season: Report

Steelers Add Tough, Versatile Veteran RB: Report

Steelers Add Tough, Versatile Veteran RB: Report

Potential Patriots Trade Target Maxx Crosby Kindles Intrigue With 1-Word

Potential Patriots Trade Target Maxx Crosby Kindles Intrigue With 1-Word

Seahawks Get Terrific, Historic Jaxon Smith-Njigba Contract Update

Seahawks Get Terrific, Historic Jaxon Smith-Njigba Contract Update

Lions Advised to Add $156 Million Star to Pair With Aidan Hutchinson

Lions Advised to Add $156 Million Star to Pair With Aidan Hutchinson

Seahawks Have Positive Update on Bringing Back Key Super Bowl Contributor

Seahawks Have Positive Update on Bringing Back Key Super Bowl Contributor

Steelers Urged to Explore Another WR Trade to Acquire All-Pro

Steelers Urged to Explore Another WR Trade to Acquire All-Pro

Lions Predicted to Make Big NFL Draft Trade With Familiar NFC Foe

Lions Predicted to Make Big NFL Draft Trade With Familiar NFC Foe

Seahawks Receive $82 Million Devon Witherspoon Contract Update

Seahawks Receive $82 Million Devon Witherspoon Contract Update

Vikings Encouraged to Poach Rival’s Starter in NFL Free Agency

Vikings Encouraged to Poach Rival’s Starter in NFL Free Agency

Cowboys Called to Sign $118 Million Star to Address Weakness

Cowboys Called to Sign $118 Million Star to Address Weakness

Lions May See Fan Favorite Land With Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears

Lions May See Fan Favorite Land With Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears

Aaron Rodgers Absolutely Put on Blast Amid Steelers QB Uncertainty

Aaron Rodgers Absolutely Put on Blast Amid Steelers QB Uncertainty

Browns Could Answer ‘Major Question’ With Free Agent Pro Bowler

Browns Could Answer ‘Major Question’ With Free Agent Pro Bowler

Lions Called on to Right a Wrong With Ideal Fit in NFL Free Agency

Lions Called on to Right a Wrong With Ideal Fit in NFL Free Agency

Cowboys Urged to Pursue ‘Run-Stuffing Specialist’

Cowboys Urged to Pursue ‘Run-Stuffing Specialist’

Eagles Adding Marquise Brown Coming With Considerable Cost: Report

Eagles Adding Marquise Brown Coming With Considerable Cost: Report

Patriots Potential Pursuit of Maxx Crosby Takes a Turn

Patriots Potential Pursuit of Maxx Crosby Takes a Turn

Lions Advised to Add Player With ‘Buyer Beware’ Warning to Fix Weakness

Lions Advised to Add Player With ‘Buyer Beware’ Warning to Fix Weakness

Steelers Sign Ex-Cowboys Starter to Address Roster Weakness: Report

Steelers Sign Ex-Cowboys Starter to Address Roster Weakness: Report

Cowboys Receive Big Update on Potential Maxx Crosby Trade

Cowboys Receive Big Update on Potential Maxx Crosby Trade

Eagles Bring Back Safety & Sign All-Pro Special Teamer Right After Surprise Trade

Eagles Bring Back Safety & Sign All-Pro Special Teamer Right After Surprise Trade

Steelers Reunite With 300-Pounder for Key Depth: Report

Steelers Reunite With 300-Pounder for Key Depth: Report

Seahawks Get Great Update Amid 2026 NFL Offseason

Seahawks Get Great Update Amid 2026 NFL Offseason

Steelers Advised to Sign $180 Million QB Instead of Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Advised to Sign $180 Million QB Instead of Aaron Rodgers

Seahawks GM Speaks out on Kenneth Walker’s Absence in Seattle Backfield

Seahawks GM Speaks out on Kenneth Walker’s Absence in Seattle Backfield

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Fires Warning to Brother’s Critics: ‘I’ll Expose You’

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Fires Warning to Brother’s Critics: ‘I’ll Expose You’