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

  • Browns’ Top Targets as Cleveland Eyes Veteran Jakeem Grant Replacement

    The Cleveland Browns are targeting a veteran wide receiver to replace Jakeem Grant, sources say, with several top options available to sign or trade for.

  • Daniel Jones’ Camp Should Worry Giants as Eagles’ Moves Catapult Philly

  • Packers Bring Back Former Draft Pick After Workout: Sources

  • 3 NFL Trades That Should Happen in 2022, According to Coaches & Execs

  • A.J. Brown Steals Show at Eagles Training Camp: Takeaways

  • Bears Sign Former USFL Star, Add Depth at Linebacker: Sources

    The Chicago Bears bolstered their depth at linebacker, signing USFL standout Demarquis Gates on Friday, August 5, according to league sources.

  • NFL Exec Sounds off on Alabama’s Potentially Historic Defense: ‘No Earthly Idea’

  • Mailbag: Predicting the AFC, Cowboys’ Biggest Concern & Lions’ Upside

  • Exclusive: Giants’ Andrew Thomas, Evan Neal ‘Building Something Special?’

  • 3 Takeaways: Daniel Jones, Kenny Golladay Dialed In at Giants Camp

  • How Patrick Mahomes Sparked NFL’s Crazy WR Market

    Heavy's NFL insider Matt Lombardo dives into a booming WR market, predicting the AFC North in 2022 and more on the Dolphins' tampering fallout.

  • Cowboys’ Top Options to Replace Newly Injured WR Include Odell Beckham Jr.

  • Colts Work Out Former Texas Offensive Line Standout: Sources

  • 5 Best Remaining NFL Free Agents as Training Camps Heat Up

  • Kadarius Toney Finally Breaks Silence on Giants Trade Rumors

  • 3 Options for Buccaneers to Replace Ryan Jensen After Brutal Injury

  • Ex-NFL GM Gets Brutally Honest on Kyler Murray’s Contract, QB Market Impact

  • Mailbag: NFL Execs Address ‘Nuts’ Bobby Wagner Move, Seahawks QB Situation

  • NFL Execs Dish on ‘Best Move of the Entire Offseason’ & Kenny Pickett Hype

  • NFL Scouts Offer First Reaction to Buccaneers Signing Julio Jones

    NFL scouts and executives share their thoughts on how Julio Jones will impact Tom Brady and the Buccaneers' offense, after Tampa Bay signed the seven-time Pro Bowl receiver on July 26.

  • Eagles Decide Not to Sign Veteran RB After Workout: Sources

  • NFL 2022 Breakout Stars: 6 Players Executives & Scouts Say Will Shine

  • NFL Exec Calls Jimmy Garoppolo a Fit for AFC East Contender

  • Is Baker Mayfield Panthers’ Savior or Mere Band-Aid? Opinions Split Inside NFL