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

  • Cowboys’ Fatal Flaw Revealed; Will It Derail Super Bowl Chances?

    The Dallas Cowboys' run defense has struggled mightily in recent weeks. Could it derail this team's chances of winning the Super Bowl?

  • 5 AI-Powered Predictions for Eagles vs. Giants: Week 18

  • Eagles’ Stars Embroiled in Feud With Coaching Staff, Report Says

  • Packers Projected in Mock Draft to Make ‘Big Change’ in 2024

  • Micah Parsons Quickly Calls Out Rob Gronkowski’s ‘Weird’ Comment

  • Cowboys Projected to Add ‘Quarterback of the Defense’ in 2024 NFL Draft

    The Dallas Cowboys could look to add an immediate impact player, in Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper during the 2024 NFL Draft.

  • Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Puts NFL Refs on Blast for ‘Restricting’ Micah Parsons

  • Eagles’ Shaq Leonard Takes Aim at Colts: ‘They Wrote Me Off’

  • Eagles WR DeVonta Smith Sounds Off After Beating Giants: ‘I’m Not Happy’

  • Eagles’ A.J. Brown Voices Displeasure at NFL Over Monday Night Games

  • Packers Rookie TE Returns to Practice; Matt LaFleur ‘Cautiously Optimistic’

    Green Bay Packers rookie TE Luke Musgrave returned to practice for the first time since suffering a lacerated kidney back in Week 11.

  • Eagles RB D’Andre Swift Could ‘Cash In’ in 2024, Ex-GM Predicts Next Contract

  • Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Puts Former Players, ‘Fake Analysts’ on Blast

  • Cowboys Star Named ‘Under the Radar’ MVP Candidate

  • Cowboys’ Dak Prescott, Tony Pollard Named NFL’s ‘Best’ in 2 Unexpected Categories

  • Eagles Pro Bowl OL Undergoes Surgery, Will He Be Back For NFL Playoffs?

  • Matt LaFleur Explains Packers’ Decision Not to Fire DC Joe Barry

  • Eagles Could Be Without Jalen Hurts vs. Seahawks

  • Eagles Star Defender Undergoes Knee Surgery, Will Miss Some Time

  • Packers RB Aaron Jones Updates Chances of Playing vs. Buccaneers

    Packers star running back Aaron Jones opened up about his chances of returning from an MCL injury in Week 15 against the Buccaneers.

  • Insider Reveals Packers’ Top Offseason Priority

  • Former NFL GM Explains Why Eagles Could Let Fletcher Cox Walk in 2024

  • Cowboys Must Plan for ‘Solid Payday’ for Tyron Smith, Stephon Gilmore

  • Jerry Jones Offers Major Update on Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Extension

  • Hall of Fame Coach Has Harsh Reality Check for Eagles’ Super Bowl Hopes

    Tony Dungy chastized the Eagles over their lack of physicality and inability to beat the Cowboys and 49ers after blowout loss to Dallas.

  • Eagles Star’s $70 Million Contract Named One of NFL’s Best

  • Packers’ Gamble on Jordan Love’s Contract Starting to Pay Off

  • New Dak Prescott Extension Could Force Cowboys to Cut Star WR

  • Packers Mock Draft: Green Bay Urged to Address ‘In Flux’ Cornerback Position

  • ‘Pleasant Surprise’ Driving Cowboys’ Success This Season

    Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland has been a key driver of the defense's success with a record-breaking 2023 season.