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

  • Eagles Host Potential Haason Reddick Replacement For Visit

    The Philadelphia Eagles got an up-close look at athletic Penn State pass-rusher Chop Robinson for a top-30 NFL visit during early March.

  • Eagles Urged to Sign 4-Time All-Pro to Bolster Big Weakness

  • Cowboys Projected to Add WR with ‘One of The Best in The League’ Potential

  • Eagles Playmaker With 10 Touchdowns Bolts for Commanders: Report

  • Vikings to Host Oregon Defensive Tackle on Top-30 NFL Draft Visit

  • Eagles Losing One of Howie Roseman’s Top Executives: Report

    The Eagles are losing one of GM Howie Roseman's longest-tenured executives and one of the league's most respected salary cap experts.

  • Packers Urged to Trade Up in 2024 NFL Draft

  • NFL Insider Offers Grim Update on Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Contract Talks

  • Howie Roseman Breaks Silence on Eagles Spending Big on Saquon Barkley

  • Proposed Trade Sends Eagles’ Star to Super Bowl Contender

  • Cowboys Urged to Trade for Former Top-10 Pick With 245 Tackles to Fix Glaring Weakness

    The Dallas Cowboys could trade for former top-10 NFL Draft pick Derrick Brown to shore up one of the NFL's most porous run defenses.

  • Why Former NFL GM Believes Cowboys May Need ‘Perfect’ NFL Draft

  • Giants’ Brian Daboll Breaks Silence on Eagles Signing Saquon Barkley

  • Eagles Sign Backup Quarterback With Ties to OC Kellen Moore: Report

  • Eagles Add Former 2nd-Round WR With 1,087 Yards to Jalen Hurts’ Arsenal

  • Packers ‘Swung for the Fences’ in Free Agency, Writer Says

  • One Reason to Praise Cowboys’ Free Agency Approach

  • Eagles Urged to Sign 3-Time All-Pro to Replace Fletcher Cox

  • Former GM Reveals Hidden Benefit of Eagles’ Saquon Barkley Signing

  • Cowboys Urged to Add Next Travis Frederick to Fill Center Void

    Following Tyler Biadasz's departure in free agency, the Dallas Cowboys have a major void at center that could change their NFL Draft plans.

  • How Eagles Bought More Time to Trade Haason Reddick

  • Packers’ Free Agency Recruiting Secret Weapon Revealed

  • Cowboys Create Some Cap Space with Minor Dak Prescott Move

  • Dallas Cowboys Criticized For ‘Nonchalant’ Free Agency

  • Eagles Make Strong Commitment to Top Pass-Rusher, Restructure his Deal

    The Philadelphia Eagles and veteran pass-rusher Josh Sweat agreed to a restructured contract, ensuring he'll be back in 2024.

  • Eagles Praised for ‘Textbook’ Free Agency Haul

  • Eagles Sign All-Pro Super Bowl Winner to Bolster Linebacker Corps

  • Eagles Turn Heads With ‘Steep Price’ Paid for Saquon Barkley

  • Eagles Reunite With Key Contributor to 2022 Super Bowl Run

  • Cowboys Called Out for Passing on Derrick Henry After He Lands With AFC Powerhouse

    ESPN's Louis Riddick is perplexed as to why the Dallas Cowboys passed up on signing Derrick Henry, who lands with the Baltimore Ravens.