Michael Obermuller
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Michael Obermuller

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NHL, Hockey
Education:
Quinnipiac University
Location:
Yonkers, New York

Experience

Michael Obermuller is a sports journalist who covers the NFL and NHL for Heavy.com, where he began writing in May 2021. He currently reports on the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins, as well as the New York Rangers and New York Islanders, among other hockey franchises.

Michael also spent two-plus seasons reporting on the New York Jets for Heavy on a daily basis and has been with Heavy on Chiefs since October of 2021. He is an NYC area native and Quinnipiac graduate who previously covered NFL, MLB and betting content for FanDuel's The Duel, as well as fantasy football for King Fantasy Sports and NFL and MLB news for Pro Football Mania.

Michael can be reached via email at michael.obermuller@heavy.com, on X/Twitter @obermuller_nfl and on LinkedIn.

Education

Michael Obermuller holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies from Quinnipiac University, where he graduated in 2015.

He also completed an English Minor (writing track) during his time at Quinnipiac, and has passed through the International Baccalaureate (IB) testing programs for English and History.

Latest Articles From Michael Obermuller

  • ‘Seems Like’ Giants Starter Is Battling to Keep First-Team Role: Report

    A New York Giants beat reporter pointed out that one of last year's consistent starters appears to be fighting for his job at 2024 training camp.

  • 2 Giants Veterans Take Early Lead in Key Training Camp Competition

  • Steelers QB Russell Wilson Breaks Silence on Calf Injury at Training Camp

  • Patrick Mahomes Offers Strong Response on Raiders’ Kermit the Frog Puppet

  • Chiefs Try Position Change for Cut Candidate in Potential ‘Last-Ditch Effort’

  • Steelers Training Camp Featured ‘Heated Exchange’ on Day 1: Report

    According to a member of the Steelers beat, there was a "heated exchange" involving star wide receiver George Pickens on day one of training camp.

  • Report: Chiefs Injury Updates as WR & CB Leave Training Camp

  • Video of Worrisome Giants Injury at 1st Practice of Training Camp Surfaces

  • Chiefs WR Gets ‘Laid out’ at Training Camp Practice [Watch]

  • Chiefs RB Prospect Continues to Climb Depth Chart at Training Camp

  • Giants Predicted to Cut Feel-Good Offseason Signing

    One of the top feel-good stories of the Giants offseason appears to have a difficult path to a roster spot in 2024.

  • Steelers Working out Former Cowboys QB: Report

  • Steelers Host 2 Pre-Camp Tryouts Including ‘Rabid Competitor’

  • Chiefs Safety Justin Reid Messages Fans After Non-Football Injury

  • Giants Host Free Agent That ‘Would Make a Lot of Sense’ to Sign

  • Chiefs Cut 24-Year-Old DB Unexpectedly Following Reunion: Report

  • T.J. Watt & Steelers Teammate Look Massive in Pre-Training Camp Photo

  • Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy Explains How Spring Injury ‘Really Helped’ Him

  • Giants Warned Not to Make ‘Same Mistake’ Ahead of Training Camp

  • Steelers Reunite With Former Draft Pick Ahead of Training Camp

    The Steelers signed a familiar face ahead of training camp, while also announcing the corresponding cut.

  • ‘Looks Like’ Chiefs Plan to Use Draft Pick ‘All Over the Field’: Report

  • Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Sends 5-Word Message to Fans Ahead of 3-Peat Bid

  • Rangers Credited With 4th Best Contract in Hockey: ‘Obvious Steal’

  • Avalanche Predicted to Sign 2-Time Stanley Cup Champion

  • NFL Insider Paints Grim Steelers QB Picture Ahead of Training Camp

    An NFL insider predicted a disappointing end to the Russell Wilson, Justin Fields quarterback era in Pittsburgh.

  • Chiefs Rookie Draft Pick ‘Needs’ Strong Training Camp to Make Roster

  • Forgotten Giants Prospect ‘Will Have to Impress to Stick’ With 2024 Roster

  • Writer Suggests ‘Really Dramatic’ Rangers Solution for Jacob Trouba Conundrum

  • Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Shots Fired at Donald Trump Rally

  • Key Steelers Pass-Catcher ‘Instantly Formed Bond’ With Russell Wilson

    Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has developed early chemistry with a specific playmaker according to a veteran beat reporter.