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

  • Patrick Mahomes Channels the Raiders With His Super Bowl Outfit [LOOK]

    Patrick Mahomes arrived in style for the Kansas City Chiefs' showdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas.

  • How Taylor Swift Propelled Kristin Juszczyk to Fashion Icon Status

  • Cowboys’ Demarcus Lawrence Makes Glaring Admission on 48-32 Playoff Loss

  • Eagles DT Fletcher Cox to Steelers Star: ‘We Could Make Some Things Happen’

  • First Look at 2024 Super Bowl Field for Chiefs vs. 49ers

  • DeVonta Smith Breaks His Silence on Eagles Future

    Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver DeVonta Smith is eligible for a contract extension for the first time this offseason.

  • Why Eagles’ Must Keep ‘Perfect Fit’ Impending Free Agent

  • Playoff Hero Named Must-Keep Free Agent for Packers

  • Dallas Cowboys Linked to Top Free Agent Center

  • Eagles Could Bolster a Strength With Top Free Agent Interior Offensive Lineman

  • Packers Linked to Former 1,600-Yard Free Agent Running Back

    The Green Bay Packers were named a best fit for former NFL rushing champion, Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs.

  • Cowboys Projected to Finally Replace Amari Cooper Opposite CeeDee Lamb

  • Eagles Named ‘Perfect Fit’ for Senior Bowl Standout

  • 3 AI-Powered Super Bowl Predictions for Travis Kelce vs. 49ers

  • Commanders WR Jahan Dotson Courts Cowboys Star After Dan Quinn Move

  • Prolific Cowboys Weapon Named Best Value at His Position

  • Buccaneers Projected to Plunder Cowboys’ $6.5 Million Star

  • Eagles’ Fletcher Cox Projected to Reunite With Former Coach in Free Agency

  • 3 AI-Powered Super Bowl Predictions for Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes vs. 49ers

  • Eagles’ Newest Defensive Hire Comes Over From Seahawks

    The Philadelphia Eagles are hiring former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt as defensive line coach.

  • Cowboys Could Target Rival’s Former Coach if Dan Quinn Departs

  • Late Bloomer Named Eagles’ Breakout Star to Watch in 2024

  • American Airlines Gets in on Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift Fun Amid Chiefs Super Bowl

  • NFL Coaches Explain What ‘QB Friendly’ Kellen Moore Brings to Eagles

  • Packers Rookie Already One of NFL’s Best in Key Category

    Jordan Love’s emergence as the Green Bay Packers‘ definitive franchise quarterback of the future was buoyed by his young receivers breaking out in 2023.Rookie wide out Jayden Reed led the Packers in receiving, while Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs made major strides in their second NFL season. But, down the stretch and in the postseason […]

  • Why Eagles ‘Can’t Afford’ to Lose Fletcher Cox

  • Cowboys’ Most Improved Player Made ‘Astronomical’ Strides in 2023

  • Eagles’ Most Improved Player Revealed: ‘One of NFL’s Elite’

  • 3 Lamar Jackson Predictions for the AFC Championship Game

  • 3 Patrick Mahomes Predictions for the AFC Championship Game

    Patrick Mahomes aims to do something he has never been forced to do as quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs; win an AFC Championship Game away from the friendly confines of Arrowhead Stadium.One week after Mahomes led the Chiefs past the Buffalo Bills, 27-24, in the AFC Divisional Round, Kansas City looks to clinch a […]