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

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

    The Dallas Cowboys haven't been able to do enough in free agency to avoid taking a step back during the 2024 NFL season, former NFL GM says.

  • 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

    The Dallas Cowboys have largely sat out free agency, but signing Eric Kendricks to add veteran leadership in Mike Zimmer's defense is a win.

  • 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

  • How Eagles Bought More Time to Trade Haason Reddick

  • Packers’ Free Agency Recruiting Secret Weapon Revealed

    Packers quarterback Jordan Love has entered the stage of his career where he has drawing power for top free agents.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Eagles Add Quality Interior Offensive Line Depth With Latest Agreement

    The Philadelphia Eagles added quality interior offensive line depth by agreeing to terms with former Falcons lineman Matt Hennessy.

  • Where Do Cowboys Go From Here at RB After Aaron Jones Signs with Vikings?

  • Packers Intend to Sign Former NFL Rushing Champion in Major Upgrade: Report

  • Bears Agree to Terms with Eagles’ Electrifying Playmaker

  • Dallas Cowboys Linked to All-Pro to Fill Major Need

  • Eagles’ All-Pro Announces His Retirement After 12 Seasons

    One day after the longest tenured Philadelphia Eagle, Brandon Graham, signed a one year extension to return, Fletcher Cox retires.

  • Eagles’ Reasons for Shopping Haason Redick, Josh Sweat Revealed

  • Eagles Taking Trade Calls on Pass-Rusher With 35 Sacks

  • Green Bay Packers’ Ideal Free Agent Safety Target Revealed

  • Dallas Cowboys Appear Priced Out of Top Free Agent’s Market

  • Eagles Urged to Sign Ideal Fit for Vic Fangio’s Scheme to Fix CB Issues

    The Philadelphia Eagles could target former Washington cornerback Kendall Fuller to upgrade a glaring deficiency in Vic Fangio's defense.