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

  • Packers’ Brian Gutekunst Explains Why Jordan Morgan Was Worth Not Trading Down

    Learn about the Green Bay Packers' decision in the NFL Draft: why they passed up on trading down to secure offensive tackle Jordan Morgan.

  • NFL Executives Open Up on How Quinyon Mitchell Fits Eagles’ Defense

  • A.J. Brown Contract Details as Eagles Agree to Highest-Paying Wide Receiver Deal

  • Eagles Seem to Have Made Decision on A.J. Brown’s Future, Report Says

  • Eagles Trade Scenario Lands No. 12 Pick, Potential Lane Johnson Replacement

  • Packers Urged to Add ‘Strong Tackler’ Alongside Xavier McKinney

    Get insights into the Green Bay Packers' strategy to upgrade their secondary with the addition of Xavier McKinney and potentially Cole Bishop.

  • Eagles’ Trade Proposal Adds ‘Twitchy’ Cornerback for Vic Fangio

  • Former Eagles 1st-Round Pick Signs With Super Bowl Contender

  • Eagles Predicted to Land 6-INT Cornerback with ‘Gumbo of Traits’

  • ESPN Reveals What Held Eagles Back From Hiring Bill Belichick: ‘Still Had His Fastball’

  • Bill Belichick, Dallas Cowboys Bombshell Revealed

    An April 17 report from ESPN revealed that Bill Belichick would be interested in coaching the Dallas Cowboys, among others.

  • Cowboys Predicted to Add ‘Twitchy, Explosive’ Running Back with 16 Touchdowns

  • Eagles Sign DeVonta Smith to One Of NFL’s Highest-Paying WR Deals

  • Packers Predicted to Land ‘No. 1 Cornerback’ with ‘Twitch and Explosiveness’

  • Cowboys Urged to Add Offensive Tackle NFL Scouts Say ‘Has a Lot to Work With’

  • Packers Urged to Add ‘Incredibly Valuable’ Defender With 10 Interceptions

  • Eagles Predicted to Land 3-INT Cornerback with ‘Outstanding Speed’

  • Dallas Cowboys’ Best Bargain Player Revealed

  • Eagles Could Make Waves Adding Deebo Samuel Clone

  • Buzz Building Among NFL Scouts on Eagles’ Round 1 Plans, Report Says

    The Philadelphia Eagles could look to address depth along the offensive line during the early rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft.

  • Cowboys Urged to Add Running Back Who Forced 145 Missed Tackles

  • Will Packers’ Josh Jacobs Over Aaron Jones Bet Pay Off in 2024?

  • NFL Writer Bullish on Eagles’ Saquon Barkley in 2024: ‘Should Drive Linebackers Crazy’

  • Cowboys Team to Watch For Rising NFL Draft Prospect ‘Generating Buzz’

  • Eagles’ Opponent for NFL Week 1 Game in Brazil Revealed

    The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 of the NFL season, in Brazil, on September 6.

  • Adam Schefter Suggests Cowboys Could Surprise with Early Quarterback Pick

  • Packers’ Brian Gutekunst Reveals Secret to Developing an Elite QB

  • Howie Roseman’s Next Georgia Target Revealed to Upgrade Eagles Secondary

  • Packers Urged to Draft Top Prospect with ‘Rare Tools’

  • Cardinals Working Out Ex-Arizona State Linebacker With 172 Tackles

    The Cardinals will host Arizona State linebacker Travion Brown at the team's local pro day ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, sources told Heavy.