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

  • Packers’ Jordan Love Rediscovers Taylor Swift: ‘Going to Get Canceled for This?’

    Packers QB Jordan Love revealed his true feelings about several Taylor Swift songs ahead of her possible appearance at Sunday's Week 13 game.

  • Packers’ Electrifying Rookie Talks Injury, Updates Status for Chiefs Game

  • Dak Prescott Puts NFL on Notice After Cowboys’ Win: ‘I’m the One Writing’

  • Patrick Mahomes Praises Packers’ QB Jordan Love: ‘Always Had Talent’

  • Shaq Leonard Decision Timeline Revealed After Cowboys, Eagles Visits

  • Packers Sign Familiar Running Back With Aaron Jones Ailing

    The Green Bay Packers are signing a familiar RB ahead of their Week 13 game against the Chiefs, with Aaron Jones possibly sidelined again.

  • Jalen Hurts Contract Continues to Benefit Howie Roseman, Eagles

  • Eagles Star Compares Jalen Hurts to Tom Brady After Thrilling Comeback Win

  • Eagles Getting Key Contributor Back for Week 12 Showdown With Bills

  • Derek Barnett Cut: 5 Best Fits for Former Eagles 1st-Rounder

  • Packers’ Jordan Love Passes Major Test in Thanksgiving Win

    Jordan Love took a major step towards cementing his status as the Green Bay Packers‘ franchise quarterback of the future, leading a dominant, blowout upset win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.Whether it was leading one of the most efficient opening scoring drives you’ll see, by finishing 3-of-3 passing for 71 yards with a touchdown […]

  • Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Enters MVP Conversation

  • Packers Rookie Will Miss Thanksgiving Clash After ‘Pretty Significant Injury’

  • Insider Reveals Cowboys, Eagles’ Interest in All-Pro LB Shaquille Leonard

  • Jets Considering Run at $140 Million Ex-Packers Star: Report

  • Even Without Taylor Swift, Eagles Broke 27-Year Record With Win Over Chiefs

  • Chargers’ Sebastian Joseph-Day Dominates the Trenches & Elevates Communities

  • Ranking the Top 5 Cornerbacks for the 2023 NFL Season

  • Ranking the Top 5 Safeties for the 2023 NFL season

  • Ranking the Top 5 Defensive Tackles for the 2023 NFL Season

    Discover the top-5 interior defensive tackles for the 2023 NFL season. See why Dexter Lawrence, Chris Jones, Aaron Donald, Quinnen Williams, and Cameron Heyward dominate the field. Find out who ranks No. 1!

  • Ranking the Top 5 Edge Rushers for the 2023 NFL Season

  • Ranking the Top 5 Interior Offensive Linemen for the 2023 NFL Season

  • Ranking the Top 5 Offensive Tackles for the 2023 NFL Season

  • Ranking the Top 5 Tight Ends for the 2023 NFL Season

  • Ranking the Top 5 Wide Receivers for the 2023 NFL Season

    Heavy Sports insider Matt Lombardo ranks the top five wide receivers ahead of the 2023 NFL season.

  • Ranking the Top 5 Running Backs for the 2023 NFL Season

  • NFL Rumors: Denzel Mims’ Best Fits as Jets Plan to Waive or Trade Explosive WR

  • Ranking the Top 5 NFL Quarterbacks for the 2023 Season

  • NFL Execs Share Blunt Reactions on Aaron Rodgers-Jets Marriage

  • Prominent NFL RB Agent Reveals Ideal Price Tag for Giants Star Saquon Barkley

    Will Saquon Barkley reset the running back market? Prominent agent offers insight as negotiations with the Giants reach a standstill with deadline looming.