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 Predicted to Land 3-INT Cornerback with ‘Outstanding Speed’

    ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. projects the Philadelphia Eagles will add Clemson CB Nate Wiggins to upgrade a glaring weakness.

  • Dallas Cowboys’ Best Bargain Player Revealed

  • Eagles Could Make Waves Adding Deebo Samuel Clone

  • Buzz Building Among NFL Scouts on Eagles’ Round 1 Plans, Report Says

  • Cowboys Urged to Add Running Back Who Forced 145 Missed Tackles

  • Will Packers’ Josh Jacobs Over Aaron Jones Bet Pay Off in 2024?

    The Green Bay Packers are betting big that Josh Jacobs will be an upgrade over Aaron Jones at running back in 2024 and beyond.

  • NFL Writer Bullish on Eagles’ Saquon Barkley in 2024: ‘Should Drive Linebackers Crazy’

  • Cowboys Team to Watch For Rising NFL Draft Prospect ‘Generating Buzz’

  • Eagles’ Opponent for NFL Week 1 Game in Brazil Revealed

  • Adam Schefter Suggests Cowboys Could Surprise with Early Quarterback Pick

  • Packers’ Brian Gutekunst Reveals Secret to Developing an Elite QB

    Packers GM Brian Gutekunst knows a thing or two about developing young quarterbacks, which the Bears will try to do with Caleb Williams.

  • Howie Roseman’s Next Georgia Target Revealed to Upgrade Eagles Secondary

  • Packers Urged to Draft Top Prospect with ‘Rare Tools’

  • Cardinals Working Out Ex-Arizona State Linebacker With 172 Tackles

  • Eagles Make Massive $66 Million Commitment to Vital Leader

  • Haason Reddick Has Strong 10-Word Message After Eagles Trade to Jets

  • Mock Draft Has Cowboys Picking ‘Elite Burner’ to Help Dak Prescott

  • Cowboys’ Missed Opportunity: Derrick Henry Opens Up on Snub

  • Former NFL GM Urges Cowboys to Trade Up to Fill Biggest Need

  • Cowboys’ Sleeper NFL Draft Target Could Make Immediate Impact

    The Dallas Cowboys could turn to Texas RB Jonathan Brooks during the NFL Draft to provide some explosiveness in an unproven backfield.

  • Eagles Host Potential Haason Reddick Replacement For Visit

  • 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

    The Vikings are getting an up-close look at former Oregon DT Taki Taimani on a top-30 NFL draft visit, league sources told Heavy.

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

  • 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

    The Detroit Lions could be an ideal fit for Haason Reddick, if the Eagles could handle trading the pass-rusher to an NFC Super Bowl contender.