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 Matchmaker: Best Team Fits for Top 5 Remaining Free Agents

    Several accomplished veterans remain available in free agency, including Odell Beckham Jr., Cole Beasley, and Jason Pierre-Paul, as teams across the NFL rush to fill remaining roster needs.

  • NFL Agents & Execs Split on Saquon Barkley’s Future With Giants

  • Ex-Eagles Exec Warns Cowboys of Necessary Changes: ‘Not Easy to Do’

  • Buccaneers Star Gets Encouraging Injury News

  • Steelers’ ‘Colossal Statement’ Among Top 10 Reactions From a Wild Week 1

  • Bears Not in ‘Any Hurry’ for WR Move, Packers & Lions Extensions Looming?

    Heavy NFL insider Matt Lombardo reports new insight on a potential Bears WR move and contract talks for Packers OL Elgton Jenkins and Lions TE T.J. Hockenson.

  • 6 NFL Quarterbacks Facing Make-or-Break 2022 Season

  • Why the Jets Made the Absolutely Correct Call on Zach Wilson’s Return

  • NFL Players, Coaches & Execs Make Their 2022 Season Predictions

  • New York Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux Breaks Silence on Injury, Low Hit

  • NFL Executive Sounds the Alarm for Dallas Cowboys: ‘Have to Survive’

    Days before Dallas' 2022 season opener, an NFL executive opens up about why Dak Prescott and the Cowboys could be primed for a step back in 2022.

  • Son of Steelers Legend ‘Definitely a 1st-Round Pick,’ NFL Execs Say

  • NFL Exec on Jets’ Offensive Tackle Puzzle: ‘I Guarantee You They’re Looking’

  • 5 NFL Waiver Claims Who Will Make Big Impact In 2022

  • Russell Wilson’s New Mega-Contract Has Major Implications for Lamar Jackson

  • Bruce Arians Sends Strong Message on Bucs’ Roster, Personal ‘Wake-Up Call’

  • Bucs’ Bruce Arians Breaks Silence on Tom Brady Relationship Rumors

  • NFL Execs Weigh in on 49ers’ Controversial ‘Win-Win’ Roster Move

  • 4 Best Players Available as NFL Teams Begin Roster Cuts

  • ‘Exotic’ Giants Defense Stifles Joe Flacco, Jets in Joint Practice

    New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale's swarming scheme got the better of Joe Flacco and the Jets during joint practices between the teams.

  • Mailbag: Potential Trade Fits for Denzel Mims, Damien Harris & Rams O-Line

  • Best Fits for NFL Surprise Cuts: Kenyan Drake to Eagles?

  • Former Bears QB ‘Shocked’ by Decisions Surrounding Justin Fields

  • Favorite Emerging to Win Raiders No. 3 Wide Receiver Job

  • Why NFL Player Says Vikings Can ‘Surprise’ Packers in NFC North

    With a new head coach and significant additions on offense, some believe the Minnesota Vikings could "surprise" in the NFC North, and potentially even take down the Packers.

  • What Roquan Smith’s Big Decision Means for Bears, His Future

  • NFL Players, Coaches & Execs Share Their Secret Stars for 2022

  • Ex-NFL GM Voices Major Concern for ‘Overwhelmed’ Cowboys

  • 6 Top NFL Rookies Helping Themselves Most in the Preseason

  • NFL GM, Agent Open up on Roquan Smith Trade Talks: ‘He Doesn’t Help’

    With the NFL preseason kicking off for all 32 teams around the league this weekend, Heavy’s NFL mailbag series continues on August 12 — hosted by Heavy NFL insider Matt Lombardo