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

  • NFL Execs Name 3 Young WRs Primed to Reach New Heights in 2023

    Discover the top young wide receivers poised for breakout seasons in the upcoming 2023 NFL campaign.

  • Bears Starter Gets Candid on Early Struggles, Justin Fields’ Upside

  • Sophomore Standouts: 2nd-Year Players Ready to Take the NFL by Storm

  • Rebuilding Franchises Closest to Making NFL Playoffs Return in 2023 Season

  • NFL Divisional Power Rankings as 2023 Season Nears

  • 1 NFL X-Factor Who Could Completely Swing Every NFC Division Race in 2023

    Heavy Sports' Matt Lombardo explores the biggest potential X-factor players who can swing the race in every NFC division race in 2023.

  • 1 NFL X-Factor Who Could Completely Swing Every AFC Division Race in 2023

  • 5 NFL Defensive Rookies Who Could Be Immediate Stars

  • Ranking the Most Critically Important Backups for 2023 NFL Season

  • 5 NFL Offensive Rookies Who Could Be Immediate Stars

  • Ranking the Top-10 Most Explosive NFL Offenses for the 2023 Season

    Explosive Offenses Set to Dominate! Eagles, Chiefs, Bengals & More. Buckle up for a heart-pounding 2023 season in the NFL. Which offenses will top the list this fall?

  • Predicting the NFL’s Next First-Time All-Pro at Each Position

  • Giants’ Saquon Barkley Contract Negotiations Take Surprising Turn

  • Dalvin Cook & Saquon Barkley’s Plight Expose the Grim Reality for NFL Running Backs

  • Broncos Interested in Pursuing 4-Time Pro Bowl RB, Sources Say

  • Raiders QB Situation: NFL Execs Dish on Options if Jimmy Garoppolo Situation Implodes

  • Steelers Pro Bowler Setting Stage for Joey Porter Jr. to Make Immediate Impact

  • NFL Scout Raves About Dalvin Cook’s Ideal Trade Fit: ‘They’d Really Be Hell to Stop’

  • Ranking the 2023 NFL Head Coaching Hires: Who Will Lead Quickest Turnaround?

  • Bears High on ‘Long-Term’ Value of Veteran Pass Rusher, Sources Say

    Chicago Bears' Trevis Gipson eyes breakout season as top young edge rusher. Sources say a significant contract extension is possible. Can he rebound and dominate?

  • NFL Sources Dish on ‘Hot’ DeAndre Hopkins Sweepstakes After Surprise Move

  • NFL GM Shares His Evaluation on Jordan Love, Future With Packers

  • Steelers Sign Veteran to Revamp Struggling Pass Rush: Source

  • Player Safety Be Damned! Amazon Flexes Its Power Over NFL

  • Former No. 2 Pick Could Be Best QB Fit for Multiple Super Bowl Contenders

    Carson Wentz could be the ideal veteran backup quarterback for multiple contenders on the cusp of a possible Super Bowl run during the 2023 NFL season.

  • Ex-Broncos Cornerback Expects to Be Healthy for Training Camp: Sources

  • Ranking, Predicting NFL’s Top Quarterback Battles to Watch for 2023

  • Inside the Eagles’ Draft: Building a Championship Roster With Georgia Talent

  • Justin Houston Receiving ‘Significant’ Free Agent Interest: Sources

  • Ex-Steelers WR Gets Shot at Redemption in NFC

    James Washington Jr. joinsthe New Orleans Saints, aims for NFL comeback after his 2022 season was marred by injury. He hopes to boost the Saints' pass-oriented offense.