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

  • 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.

  • Eagles’ $8.5 Million Playmaker Named ‘Can’t Afford to Lose’ Free Agent

  • Cowboys’ $97 Million Veteran Named Free Agent Dallas ‘Can’t Afford to Lose’

  • Eagles Urged to Sign Chiefs’ Key Playmakers in Free Agency

  • Cowboys Linked to 6-Time All-Pro as Free Agency Approaches

  • Why Eagles Should Sign Mike Evans, Who Wants to Play For a Contender

    Pro Bowl WR Mike Evans says he wants to play for a contender and with an elite quarterback, two things the Philadelphia Eagles have to offer.

  • Packers’ Plans For $11 Million Star Revealed During Combine Meeting

  • Eagles Create Significant Cap Space After Releasing High-Priced Veteran

  • Cowboys Linked to ‘Top’ Player at His Position in Free Agency

  • Cowboys’ $20 Million Star Named Boom-Or-Bust Free Agent

  • Here’s How Much Cap Space Packers Create by Restructuring Preston Smith’s Deal

    The Green Bay Packers and outside linebacker Preston Smith agreed to a restructured contract which frees up $2.4 million in cap space.

  • Packers Named Best Free Agent Fit for Former No. 3 Overall Pick

  • John Lynch Praises Packers’ Polarizing Defensive Coordinator Hire: ‘Nice Move’

  • Eagles’ Top Option to Replace Fletcher Cox Revealed

  • Cowboys Projected to Add ‘Premier Athlete’ with ‘Superlative Explosiveness’

  • Former Super Bowl Champion All-Pro Named Must-Target Free Agent for Eagles

  • Cowboys Linked to Elite Run-Stopper to Fill Pressing Need in Free Agency

  • Packers Urged to Sign All-Pro to Headline New-Look Secondary

  • Eagles’ Defensive Overhaul Could Include Free Agent Gem with Vic Fangio Ties

  • Packers Named ‘Best Team Fit’ for Rising Safety With 9 Career Interceptions

    The Packers could target Xavier McKinney, one of the premier young safeties in the NFL, as an upgrade over Darnell Savage in free agency.

  • Eagles Urged to Target Linebacker Who Dominated Under Vic Fangio

  • Cowboys Earmarked as Best Free Agent Fit for Former Rushing Champion

  • Cowboys Confirm Jimmy Johnson’s Comments on Jerry Jones — With a Catch

  • Eagles Could Ask $22.5 Million Veteran to Take Pay Cut, or Get Cut

  • Cowboys’ Tyron Smith Named ‘Best Fit’ for Super Bowl Favorite

    Tyron Smith is currently the longest-tenured player on the Dallas Cowboys roster, but he could be on the cusp of changing zip codes when free agency begins.Smith, 33, remains one of the more consistent offensive tackles in the sport, and according to Pro Football Focus, surrendered just one sack in 847 snaps during a stellar […]

  • Insider Reveals Why Dak Prescott-Cowboys Negotiations Could Be Complicated

  • Eagles Urged to Sign Chiefs’ Super Bowl Hero to Fill Pressing Need

  • Eagles’ $14.2 Million Former All-Pro Identified as Top Cap Casualty Candidate

  • Packers Pro Bowler Could Sign Extension to Free Up Cap Space

  • Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown Earns Comparison to Steelers Legend

    Detroit Lions star WR Amon-Ra St. Brown reminds at least one NFL executive of former Steelers legend Hines Ward.