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 Sign Backup Quarterback With Ties to OC Kellen Moore: Report

    The Eagles added further depth to the quarterback room behind Jalen Hurts, signing Will Grier who has experience in Kellen Moore's scheme.

  • 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

    The Philadelphia Eagles' addition of Saquon Barkley could have added benefits beyond boosting an inconsistent running game, former NFL GM says.

  • 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

  • Cowboys Create Some Cap Space with Minor Dak Prescott Move

  • Dallas Cowboys Criticized For ‘Nonchalant’ Free Agency

    The Dallas Cowboys are taking some heat for how the organization has approached the early stages of NFL 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

  • 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

    The Green Bay Packers intend to sign one of the NFL's most explosive running backs, Josh Jacobs, ahead of free agency, according to reports.

  • 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

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

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

    The Philadelphia Eagles are fielding trade calls on veteran pass rusher Josh Sweat, according to an NFL Network report.

  • 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

  • Former Eagles TE Zach Ertz Signs With NFC East Rival

  • Dallas Cowboys Make Potentially Controversial Micah Parsons Decision

    The Dallas Cowboys' decision to classify Micah Parsons as a defensive end, saves the team money against the cap in 2024.