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

  • $4 Million Defensive Back Named Free Agent Packers ‘Can’t Afford to Lose’

    Keisean Nixon emerged as a key contributor in the Packers' secondary, and might wind up being Green Bay's most difficult free agency decision

  • 5 AI-Powered Predictions for Chiefs vs. Ravens AFC Championship

  • Howie Roseman, Eagles Set to Hire Their Preferred Defensive Coordinator: Report

  • Packers’ Matt LaFleur Making Major Change to Coaching Staff

  • Cowboys’ Potential Replacement for Tyron Smith Highlighted as ‘Perfect Fit’

  • Terrell Owens Blasts Jerry Jones, Calls on Him to Sell the Dallas Cowboys

    Terrell Owens offered blistering criticism, calling on Jerry Jones to sell the Dallas Cowboys, after another disappointing postseason exit.

  • Eagles Speculation Rages as Reporter Asks Whether Hurts ‘Has Sirianni’s Back’

  • Eagles Predicted to ‘Finally’ Break the Bank on a Linebacker in 2024

  • Cowboys Predicted to Move On From $39 Million Star

  • 3 AI-Powered Divisional Round Predictions for 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey

  • Packers Urged to Sign Safety With 7 Interceptions in 2023

    The Green Bay Packers could look to Baltimore Ravens star safety Geno Stone to fill a pressing need in free agency this offseason.

  • 3 AI-Powered Predictions for Packers QB Jordan Love: Divisional Round

  • Texans vs. Ravens: 5 AI-Powered Predictions for the Divisional Round

  • Jerry Jones Issues Stern Message to Cowboys Players After Packers Blowout

  • Eagles Called on to Make ‘Big Splash’ With Chiefs’ Free Agent Cornerback

  • 5 AI-Powered Predictions for Packers vs. 49ers: NFL Divisional Playoffs

  • Kyle Shanahan Reveals When 49ers Started Preparing for Packers

  • Packers Aim to Sign Jordan Love to Contract Extension: Report

  • Jerry Jones’ Facial Expressions Go Viral as Cowboys Get Waxed by Packers

  • Colin Cowherd Calls Eagles ‘Real Possibility’ for Bill Belichick

    Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd believes the Philadelphia Eagles could be a team to watch as Bill Belichick's next destination.

  • A.J. Brown Feud with Eagles Appears to Escalate Ahead of Playoff Game vs. Buccaneers

  • Bill Belichick’s 3 Most Likely Next Destinations

  • 5 AI-Powered Wild Card Predictions for Buccaneers vs. Eagles

  • 5 AI-Powered Predictions for Steelers vs. Bills: NFL Wild Card

  • Packers Stars Blast Bears’ Jaquan Brisker After ‘No Respect’ WR Comments

    Packers stars Aaron Jones and Preston Smith had plenty to say about Bears safety Jaquan Brisker criticizing Green Bay's wide receivers.

  • Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Joins Hall of Fame Company With Sack Mark

  • Nick Sirianni Has Strong Message After Eagles’ Embarrassing Loss

  • Videos Emerge from Packers’ Locker Room Celebration After Dropping Bears

  • Eagles’ ‘Best Hope’ on Defense Is Not Really Matt Patricia: Analyst

  • Packers’ X-Factor Revealed for Must-Win Game vs. Bears

    The Green Bay Packers can clinch the first playoff berth of QB Jordan Love's career Sunday, but the game may hinge on Zach Tom's performance.