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

NFL International Series: Commanders Opponent, Date & Game

NFL International Series: Commanders Opponent, Date & Game

Eagles to Travel Overseas for 2026 International Matchup: Report

Eagles to Travel Overseas for 2026 International Matchup: Report

Lions GM Issues Strong Statement on New Detroit RB Isiah Pacheco

Lions GM Issues Strong Statement on New Detroit RB Isiah Pacheco

DeMarcus Lawrence’s 1-Line Message That Convinced Dante Fowler to Join Seahawks

DeMarcus Lawrence’s 1-Line Message That Convinced Dante Fowler to Join Seahawks

Packers Pegged Landing Spot for $97 Million CB

Packers Pegged Landing Spot for $97 Million CB

Eagles Receive Clear Warning on Day 3 Rookie Hype

Eagles Receive Clear Warning on Day 3 Rookie Hype

Commanders New WR Dubbed Immediate Breakout Candidate

Commanders New WR Dubbed Immediate Breakout Candidate

Vikings Predicted to Sign Former Packers CB in NFL Free Agency

Vikings Predicted to Sign Former Packers CB in NFL Free Agency

Steelers Put on Notice Over Mike McCarthy-Aaron Rodgers Reunion

Steelers Put on Notice Over Mike McCarthy-Aaron Rodgers Reunion

Patriots Sign 250-Pound Edge Rusher With Local Ties

Patriots Sign 250-Pound Edge Rusher With Local Ties

Steelers Make Roster Move Behind Zach Frazier After Rookie Minicamp

Steelers Make Roster Move Behind Zach Frazier After Rookie Minicamp

Seahawks Undrafted Free Agent Dubbed Potential Breakout Player

Seahawks Undrafted Free Agent Dubbed Potential Breakout Player

Eagles Advised to Roll Dice on Reunion With Former $20 Million Starter

Eagles Advised to Roll Dice on Reunion With Former $20 Million Starter

Ex-Lions 2nd Round RB Signs With AFC Foe: Report

Ex-Lions 2nd Round RB Signs With AFC Foe: Report

Steelers Emerging Fan Favorite Reacts to Position Change at Rookie Minicamp

Steelers Emerging Fan Favorite Reacts to Position Change at Rookie Minicamp

Eagles Veteran TE Pegged Potential Trade Candidate

Eagles Veteran TE Pegged Potential Trade Candidate

Lions Urged to Consider Defensive Line Reunion in NFL Free Agency

Lions Urged to Consider Defensive Line Reunion in NFL Free Agency

Patriots New QB Speaks out on Rookie Minicamp After Strong First Impression

Patriots New QB Speaks out on Rookie Minicamp After Strong First Impression

Vikings QB Update Sets Stage for Unfriendly Kyler Murray-J.J. McCarthy Battle

Vikings QB Update Sets Stage for Unfriendly Kyler Murray-J.J. McCarthy Battle

Kicker Brandon McManus Delivers Message to Packers After Release

Kicker Brandon McManus Delivers Message to Packers After Release

Ex-Browns’ David Njoku Makes $8 Million Free Agency Decision: Report

Ex-Browns’ David Njoku Makes $8 Million Free Agency Decision: Report

Patriots Projected to Add Former All-Pro Edge Rusher to Support Harold Landry

Patriots Projected to Add Former All-Pro Edge Rusher to Support Harold Landry

Commanders’ Sonny Styles Tops Impressive Rookie List

Commanders’ Sonny Styles Tops Impressive Rookie List

Ex-Packers CB Rasul Douglas Predicted to Land With NFC North Rival

Ex-Packers CB Rasul Douglas Predicted to Land With NFC North Rival

Steelers Host Ex-Pitt, Chiefs LB for Tryout at Rookie Minicamp

Steelers Host Ex-Pitt, Chiefs LB for Tryout at Rookie Minicamp

Seahawks’ Jadarian Price Hype Train Gaining More Steam

Seahawks’ Jadarian Price Hype Train Gaining More Steam

Lions Pegged Landing Spot for Former Top 5 NFL Draft Pick

Lions Pegged Landing Spot for Former Top 5 NFL Draft Pick

Former Steelers WR Signs With NFC Foe: Report

Former Steelers WR Signs With NFC Foe: Report

Eagles’ Nolan Smith Pegged to Lose ‘Bust’ Label During 2026 NFL Season

Eagles’ Nolan Smith Pegged to Lose ‘Bust’ Label During 2026 NFL Season

Former Seahawks Draft Pick Lands With UFL Team: Report

Former Seahawks Draft Pick Lands With UFL Team: Report