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

  • Vikings ‘Potent Combination’ & New ‘Lab Creation’ Lead Best NFL Week 10 Reactions

    The Minnesota Vikings' epic comeback, Andy Reid's new "lab creation" and another Justin Fields highlight reel turned heads around the NFL in Week 10.

  • NFL Agent Sounds Off on Lions QB Jared Goff: ‘Absolutely Not’

  • Wild Colts GM Scenario Gaining Momentum Within NFL: ‘Sets Up Perfectly’

  • Jets’ ‘Upset of the Year’ Tops 10 NFL Takeaways From Week 9

  • 2022 NFL Midseason Awards: Jalen Hurts Crashes the MVP Party?

  • NFL Execs Give Honest Takes on 7 Biggest Deadline Trades

    Heavy Sports insider Matt Lombardo spoke to multiple NFL coaches, scouts and executives to get their thoughts on some of the biggest deadline deals.

  • Dominant Eagles ‘Definitely Found Their Guy,’ Says NFL Coach

  • NFL Executive Sounds Off on Chiefs’ Kadarius Toney Trade

  • Broncos’ Jerry Jeudy ‘Should’ Be Traded to Surprise NFC Contender, Says Insider

  • NFL Scouts, Executives Rave About Eagles’ Robert Quinn Trade

  • Former NFL President Assesses ‘Value’ Trade by Jets GM Joe Douglas

    Heavy Sports' Matt Lombardo spoke to former NFL team president Joe Banner for his take on the Jets & Giants' hot starts in 2022.

  • Tom Brady’s Play Draws Strong Reaction From NFL Exec

  • Eagles May Need to Make ‘Massive’ Financial Commitment in 2023

  • NFL Execs Dish on Worry Level Amid Packers ‘Awful’ Start

  • Bills-Chiefs Power Struggle Headlines Top 10 Reactions From Week 6

  • Lions Working Through ‘Major Problems’ Amid Coaching Speculation

  • Controversial Chris Jones Penalty Draws Strong Reaction From NFL D-Line Coach

  • Daniel Jones Makes Major Statement in Giants’ Upset of Packers

  • Seahawks Facing ‘Fascinating’ QB Situation, NFL Coordinator Blasts Russell Wilson

  • Inside the Raiders’ Closed-Door Meeting: How Davante Adams Sparked Turnaround

    Heavy's NFL insider Matt Lombardo sits down with Raiders WR Davante Adams to discuss Las Vegas' closed-door meeting after an 0-3 start.

  • Eagles’ Rebound Headlines Top 10 NFL Reactions From Wild Week 4

  • New Vikings Pass Catcher Could Add ‘Significant Upside,’ Says NFL Insider

  • 3 Best Trade Fits for Cooper Rush if Dallas Cowboys Move QB

  • Bears & Justin Fields Are a ‘Total Mess,’ NFL Coordinator Says

  • Giants’ 3 Best WR Fits to Replace Sterling Shepard After ‘Serious’ Injury

    Several wide receiver free agents could be ideal fits for the New York Giants after Sterling Shepard suffered a major knee injury against the Cowboys in Week 3.

  • Raiders Repeated Mistakes Lead to ‘Lengthy Closed-Door Meeting’: Report

  • NFL Exec Hints at Potential 49ers RB Move: ‘Won’t Have Much Choice’

  • Ndamukong Suh Drawing Interest From Multiple NFL Teams: Sources

  • Jalen Hurts Catches Attention of NFL Execs & Evaluators: ‘He Has No Choice’

  • 49ers’ ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ Among Top 10 Reactions From Week 2

    Heavy NFL insider Matt Lombardo lays out his top-10 reactions from more wild action in Week 2, including ramifications from the 49ers' "worst-case scenario."