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

  • Cowboys Trade Proposal Adds ‘Low-Risk, High-Reward’ DL to Fix Run Defense

    Improving the Dallas Cowboys' run defense: trade rumors suggest Maurice Hurst as a potential solution to their leaky defense.

  • Eagles Rookie Draws Comparison to 3-Time All-Pro Super Bowl Champion

  • Cowboys’ Draft Class Receives Rave Reviews: O-Line Picks Lead the Way

  • Ezekiel Elliott Opens Up About Cowboys’ Reunion: ‘Chase That Ring’

  • Eagles to Host Former Top-10 NFL Draft Pick for Tryout

  • Cowboys Sign Linebacker With ‘King Sized’ Tackle Production

    The Dallas Cowboys signed undrafted free agent Jason Johnson, a second-team All-Big 12 linebacker out of Central Florida.

  • Eagles Sign Former 1st-Round Pick to Help Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley

  • Packers Sign 2,700-Yard Running Back With ‘Breakaway Speed’

  • NFL Draft 2024: How ‘Big, Physical’ Caelen Carson Fits Cowboys’ Defense

  • Saquon Barkley Had 4-Word Message for Eagles Draft Pick Will Shipley

  • Eagles Select 31-Touchdown Running Back to Pair With Saquon Barkley

    Eagles draft pick Will Shipley brings versatility and speed to the team's RB position. Find out how he can make a difference on the field.

  • NFL Executive Praises Eagles’ Cooper DeJean: ‘Most Instinctive Athlete in This Draft’

  • 2024 NFL Draft Grades For All 32 Second-Round Picks

  • Cowboys Projected to Add ‘Massive Space-Eater’ to Fix Run-Defense

  • Packers Urged to Add ‘Tone-Setting’ Safety to Pair With Xavier McKinney

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

  • 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

    NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah laid out a potential scenario that would see the Eagles trade up to pick No. 12 for an offensive lineman.

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

  • 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’

    Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and GM Howie Roseman gave meaningful consideration to hiring Bill Belichick, ESPN reports.

  • Bill Belichick, Dallas Cowboys Bombshell Revealed

  • 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’

    The Dallas Cowboys could significantly upgrade a pressing need by adding Oklahoma offensive tackle Tyler Guyton in the 2024 NFL Draft.