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

Seahawks $44 Million ‘Fan Favorite’ Pegged 2026 Cut Candidate

Seahawks $44 Million ‘Fan Favorite’ Pegged 2026 Cut Candidate

Patriots Get Bad News for 2026 Home Opener: Report

Patriots Get Bad News for 2026 Home Opener: Report

New Packers LB Zaire Franklin Speaks out on QB Jordan Love

New Packers LB Zaire Franklin Speaks out on QB Jordan Love

Seahawks Receive Warning on Tough Stretch to Begin 2026 NFL Season

Seahawks Receive Warning on Tough Stretch to Begin 2026 NFL Season

Vikings Longtime $92 Million Starter Put on Notice Ahead of 2026

Vikings Longtime $92 Million Starter Put on Notice Ahead of 2026

New Lions Assistant Chosen for Special NFL Offseason Program: Report

New Lions Assistant Chosen for Special NFL Offseason Program: Report

Eagles Pegged to Repeat History Early in 2026 NFL Season

Eagles Pegged to Repeat History Early in 2026 NFL Season

Steelers-Aaron Rodgers 2026 Contract Details Surface: Reports

Steelers-Aaron Rodgers 2026 Contract Details Surface: Reports

Jalen Hurts, Eagles Receive Warning on 2026 NFC East Rivalry Matchup

Jalen Hurts, Eagles Receive Warning on 2026 NFC East Rivalry Matchup

Lions Make List No Team Wants After NFL Schedule Release

Lions Make List No Team Wants After NFL Schedule Release

Packers New RB Target to Support Josh Jacobs Potentially Emerges

Packers New RB Target to Support Josh Jacobs Potentially Emerges

Ex-Patriots 2nd Rounder Announces Retirement With Strong Message

Ex-Patriots 2nd Rounder Announces Retirement With Strong Message

Cameron Heyward Reacts to Steelers Free Agency Wait for QB Aaron Rodgers

Cameron Heyward Reacts to Steelers Free Agency Wait for QB Aaron Rodgers

NFL Insider Shares Overreaction to Dolphins 2026 NFL Schedule

NFL Insider Shares Overreaction to Dolphins 2026 NFL Schedule

Former Steelers 330-Pound Lineman Gets Waived From AFC Foe: Report

Former Steelers 330-Pound Lineman Gets Waived From AFC Foe: Report

Micah Parsons, Packers Get Great News With 2026 NFL Schedule

Micah Parsons, Packers Get Great News With 2026 NFL Schedule

Mike Vrabel, Patriots ‘Losers’ With 2026 NFL Schedule Due to Gauntlet Start

Mike Vrabel, Patriots ‘Losers’ With 2026 NFL Schedule Due to Gauntlet Start

Rams Set to Make History With 2026 NFL Schedule: Reports

Rams Set to Make History With 2026 NFL Schedule: Reports

Former Lions WR Joins Aaron Glenn With New York Jets

Former Lions WR Joins Aaron Glenn With New York Jets

Giants Showing Interest in Eagles Potential Free Agent Target: Report

Giants Showing Interest in Eagles Potential Free Agent Target: Report

Former Seahawks QB Announces Retirement at 28 Years Old

Former Seahawks QB Announces Retirement at 28 Years Old

Cowboys Edge Rusher Receives Major Bode of Confidence Before 2026 NFL Season

Cowboys Edge Rusher Receives Major Bode of Confidence Before 2026 NFL Season

Packers ‘Underrated’ Signing Set to Address Major Roster Weakness

Packers ‘Underrated’ Signing Set to Address Major Roster Weakness

Dolphins LB ‘Name to Watch’ With Next Contract Extension in Miami: Report

Dolphins LB ‘Name to Watch’ With Next Contract Extension in Miami: Report

Lions Former 1st-Round Pick Gets Telling Prediction for 2026 NFL Season

Lions Former 1st-Round Pick Gets Telling Prediction for 2026 NFL Season

Steelers Announce Signing National Champion Safety

Steelers Announce Signing National Champion Safety

Fired Eagles Assistant Addresses Tenure Under Nick Sirianni

Fired Eagles Assistant Addresses Tenure Under Nick Sirianni

Former Pro Bowl LB Ryan Shazier Addresses New Steelers Role: Report

Former Pro Bowl LB Ryan Shazier Addresses New Steelers Role: Report

Patriots Urged to Pursue Reunion With Ex-Pro Bowl TE in NFL Free Agency

Patriots Urged to Pursue Reunion With Ex-Pro Bowl TE in NFL Free Agency

Romeo Doubs Responds to Potential 2026 Revenge Game vs. Packers

Romeo Doubs Responds to Potential 2026 Revenge Game vs. Packers