Dave Holcomb writer covering the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves and Fantasy Sports for On SI. Holcomb has lived in the Atlanta area since 2017. He began his sports journalism career with The Star Ledger in northern New Jersey in 2013. During his career, he has written for numerous online and print publications. Holcomb has also self-published four books, including a novel in 2021. In addition to On SI, Holcomb also currently writes for Heavy.com and Athlon Sports.
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich addressed how he felt about the team preventing him from leaving for another job during the 2026 NFL offseason.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins told Sports Illustrated in an exclusive interview what he told fellow signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. after he sustained his season-ending injury this fall.
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