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

Carson Wentz Likely Rejected AFC Foe Before Vikings Re-Signing

Carson Wentz Likely Rejected AFC Foe Before Vikings Re-Signing

Patriots Advised to Bring Back Pro Bowler If Maxx Crosby Trade Fails

Patriots Advised to Bring Back Pro Bowler If Maxx Crosby Trade Fails

Former Commanders QB Starter Gets Next NFL Opportunity: Report

Former Commanders QB Starter Gets Next NFL Opportunity: Report

Dolphins Urged to Pursue $70 Million Playmaker

Dolphins Urged to Pursue $70 Million Playmaker

Steelers Doing Homework on ‘Dark Horse’ 2026 QB Prospect

Steelers Doing Homework on ‘Dark Horse’ 2026 QB Prospect

Patriots Add Former Starting Cornerback With Mike Vrabel Reunion: Report

Patriots Add Former Starting Cornerback With Mike Vrabel Reunion: Report

Lions Urged to Reunite With $101 Million Starter to Address Weakness

Lions Urged to Reunite With $101 Million Starter to Address Weakness

Dolphins Projected to Replace Jaylen Waddle With Talented, Versatile WR

Dolphins Projected to Replace Jaylen Waddle With Talented, Versatile WR

NFL Trade Idea Ships Steelers ‘Enigmatic’ Quarterback

NFL Trade Idea Ships Steelers ‘Enigmatic’ Quarterback

Lions Sign Versatile Playmaker in NFL Free Agency: Report

Lions Sign Versatile Playmaker in NFL Free Agency: Report

Vikings Suggested to Consider Reunion with $11 Million Ex-Starter

Vikings Suggested to Consider Reunion with $11 Million Ex-Starter

Eagles Make Surprising Trade for Longtime Starting QB: Report

Eagles Make Surprising Trade for Longtime Starting QB: Report

Lions Announce Signing Former Cowboys $6 Million Linebacker

Lions Announce Signing Former Cowboys $6 Million Linebacker

Ex-Packers’ AJ Dillon Fires Short Message After Joining NFC Contender

Ex-Packers’ AJ Dillon Fires Short Message After Joining NFC Contender

Lions Called on to Pursue $100 Million Edge Rusher Even After D.J. Wonnum Signing

Lions Called on to Pursue $100 Million Edge Rusher Even After D.J. Wonnum Signing

Patriots Encouraged to Pursue Lineman ‘Legend’ Amid Depth Concerns

Patriots Encouraged to Pursue Lineman ‘Legend’ Amid Depth Concerns

Seahawks Get ‘Rare’ News for 2026 NFL Season

Seahawks Get ‘Rare’ News for 2026 NFL Season

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Spills Maxx Crosby Candid Ravens Remarks on Failed Trade

Steelers’ Cameron Heyward Spills Maxx Crosby Candid Ravens Remarks on Failed Trade

New Aaron Rodgers Steelers Update Paints Potential Grim Reality

New Aaron Rodgers Steelers Update Paints Potential Grim Reality

Steelers Showing Interest in High Potential QB Drawing Kenny Pickett Comparisons

Steelers Showing Interest in High Potential QB Drawing Kenny Pickett Comparisons

Vikings Lose Another Skilled-Position Player in NFL Free Agency: Report

Vikings Lose Another Skilled-Position Player in NFL Free Agency: Report

Steelers Get Disappointing Update on NFL Draft Front

Steelers Get Disappointing Update on NFL Draft Front

Lions Advised to Sign $147 Million Star to Begin Fixing Pass Rush

Lions Advised to Sign $147 Million Star to Begin Fixing Pass Rush

Dolphins Make Blockbuster Trade With WR Jaylen Waddle: Report

Dolphins Make Blockbuster Trade With WR Jaylen Waddle: Report

Steelers Could Still Reunite With $40 Million Playmaker

Steelers Could Still Reunite With $40 Million Playmaker

Seahawks Make $1 Million RB Move Official Amid NFL Free Agency

Seahawks Make $1 Million RB Move Official Amid NFL Free Agency

Packers Put on Notice in NFL Free Agency

Packers Put on Notice in NFL Free Agency

NFL Put on Notice After Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman Reveals Latest Dolphins Plans

NFL Put on Notice After Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman Reveals Latest Dolphins Plans

Seahawks Ex-Undrafted Free Agent Gets Pay Adjustment After 2025 Campaign

Seahawks Ex-Undrafted Free Agent Gets Pay Adjustment After 2025 Campaign

Former Steelers CB Darius Slay Makes 2026 NFL Intentions Clear

Former Steelers CB Darius Slay Makes 2026 NFL Intentions Clear