Matt Lombardo
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Matt Lombardo

Expertise:
NFL, Football
Education:
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Location:
Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Experience

Matt Lombardo covers the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers.

A seasoned sports reporter and multimedia host with over a decade of experience, he currently covers the NFL for FanBuzz, and previously served as FanSided's national NFL insider and host of "The Matt Lombardo Show" podcast, prior to joining Heavy in 2022.

Additionally, Lombardo is a frequent On-Air Contributor for FOX 29 Sports in Philadelphia.

As an eastern Pennsylvania native, Lombardo's roots are deeply tied to the Philadelphia pro sports scene. He covered the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and Sixers for NJ Advance Media (NJ.com) on a daily basis from 2014 to 2020, as well as the New York Giants beats for two years.

Lombardo's on-air talent has also been featured from his experience as a sports talk radio host on Philadelphia's 97.5 The Fanatic, 97.3 ESPN FM radio, and 1520 WCHE AM.

Education

Matt Lombardo earned a bachelor's degree in communications (minor in journalism) from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 2009.

Lombardo served as the sports editor of WCU's award-winning paper, The Quad, as well as the play-by-play voice of the men's basketball and football teams. He was also a sports talk radio host for the student-run radio station 91.7 WCUR.

Latest Articles From Matt Lombardo

  • Eagles’ Free Agent Signing Named Most Overrated at His Position

    Is Devin White the most overrated linebacker in the NFL? Learn about the concerns surrounding his coverage abilities with the Eagles.

  • 337-Pounder Tabbed as Possible Cowboys ‘Breakout’ After 2023 Struggles

  • Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Among Top NFL QBs After ‘Special’ 2023 Season, PFF Says

  • Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, Who Has a Female Agent, Pushes Back on Harrison Butker’s Speech

  • Former Cowboys $10 Million Safety a Fit for Eagles, Analyst Claims

  • NFL Coach Reveals How Jalen Hurts Can Answer Eagles’ Biggest Question

    Explore how the Philadelphia Eagles are surrounding Jalen Hurts with talent to bounce back from a challenging season.

  • NFL Agent: Dak Prescott Has Gained ‘Insane Leverage’ Over Cowboys

  • Eagles a ‘Best Fit’ for 4-Time All-Pro, Former NFL GM Says

  • Cowboys’ Position Group Listed as NFL’s Weakest, ‘Doesn’t Inspire Much Confidence’

  • Eagles Urged to Sign 3-Time Pro Bowler ‘Versatile Chess Piece’ for Vic Fangio

  • Cowboys Projected to Add ‘Surprise’ Replacement for Dak Prescott with ‘Reasonable Arm’

    Will the Dallas Cowboys prioritize finding a new quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft? CBS Sports' analyst projects them selecting Donovan Smith with the No. 25 overall pick.

  • Cowboys’ Stephen Jones Breaks Silence on Missing Out on Free Agent WR

  • Eagles’ Former 3rd-Round Pick with 6.5 Sacks Could Be Breakout Star to Watch

  • Eagles’ Newcomer Named Potential Cut: Has ‘To Prove That He Belongs’

  • Analyst Explains Why Eagles Are ‘Perfect’ Spot for CB Quinyon Mitchell

  • Eagles’ Position Group Named NFL’s ‘Most Improved’

  • Proposed Trade Lands Cowboys Former First-Round Pick With Upside

  • Cowboys Hosting 3,000-Yard WR on Free Agent Visit, Report Says

  • Eagles’ Kenneth Gainwell Sounds Off on What Triggered Epic 2023 Collapse

  • Eagles’ $38 Million All-Pro Named Potential ‘Surprise’ Cut

    Find out how the Philadelphia Eagles addressed their cornerback struggles with high-profile draft picks. Get insights into the team's strategy for improvement.

  • Cowboys Trade Proposal Adds 2,300-Yard RB Alongside Ezekiel Elliott

  • Eagles Urged to Sign Former Super Bowl Champion With 42.5 Sacks, Vic Fangio Ties

  • How ‘Nonexistent’ Dak Prescott Talks Impact Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb Negotiations

  • Eagles’ Howie Roseman Opens Up About ‘Undervalued’ $37.75 Million Signing

  • Eagles’ Howie Roseman Praised for ‘Highway Robbery’

    Eagles GM Howie Roseman strikes again in the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting top cornerback prospects Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. Find out about their potential

  • Cowboys’ Draft Haul Questioned by Analyst: ‘going Backwards’

  • Cowboys LB Eric Kendricks Breaks Silence on Free Agency About-Face

  • Cowboys ‘Almost Guaranteed’ to Add 4 Extra 2025 Draft Picks: Analyst

  • Packers ‘220-Pound Rocket’ Praised as ‘Perfect’ Addition

  • Packers Named Top Destination for Former Defensive Player of The Year

    Find out how the Green Bay Packers are improving their secondary with key signings and the potential addition of veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore.