Michael Obermuller

Expertise:
NFL, Chiefs, Giants, Steelers, Buccaneers
Education:
Quinnipiac University
Location:
Yonkers, New York

Experience

Michael Obermuller is an Associate Editor who also covers the NFL as a sports journalist for Heavy.com, where he began writing in May 2021. He currently helps run Heavy's breaking news operation and newsletter team, while also reporting on the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Additionally, Michael has 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, and Heavy on Giants and Heavy on Steelers since 2023. While also assisting the Heavy on Buccaneers page starting at the beginning of 2025.

He is an NYC area native and Quinnipiac graduate who has previously covered the MLB for Athlon Sports, 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

Masterclass Chiefs, Cowboys Trade Predicted by Respected NFL Draft Insider

Masterclass Chiefs, Cowboys Trade Predicted by Respected NFL Draft Insider

Chiefs’ NFL Draft Radar Includes Popular 6-Foot-6 Starter: Insider

Chiefs’ NFL Draft Radar Includes Popular 6-Foot-6 Starter: Insider

Latest Giants, Dexter Lawrence Trade News ‘Isn’t a Good Sign’

Latest Giants, Dexter Lawrence Trade News ‘Isn’t a Good Sign’

Giants Rival Pushing for Blockbuster Trade to Leapfrog NYG: Insider

Giants Rival Pushing for Blockbuster Trade to Leapfrog NYG: Insider

Giants Free Agent QB Russell Wilson Facing Harsh Reality After Signing News

Giants Free Agent QB Russell Wilson Facing Harsh Reality After Signing News

Chiefs Meeting With Riser Who Has ‘Shot Up Draft Boards’: Report

Chiefs Meeting With Riser Who Has ‘Shot Up Draft Boards’: Report

Giants Reporter Puts Russell Wilson on Notice After QB News

Giants Reporter Puts Russell Wilson on Notice After QB News

Chiefs Connected to 6-Foot-3 Pass-Catcher Ahead of NFL Draft

Chiefs Connected to 6-Foot-3 Pass-Catcher Ahead of NFL Draft

Giants’ John Harbaugh Swipes 6-Foot-8 Starter From Ravens in Signing News

Giants’ John Harbaugh Swipes 6-Foot-8 Starter From Ravens in Signing News

Giants Announce WR Signing News Just Before NFL Draft

Giants Announce WR Signing News Just Before NFL Draft

Giants Announce Abrupt Cut News, Waiving 4 Players Ahead of NFL Draft

Giants Announce Abrupt Cut News, Waiving 4 Players Ahead of NFL Draft

Giants Announce Signing of 65-Game Starter Amid Dexter Lawrence News

Giants Announce Signing of 65-Game Starter Amid Dexter Lawrence News

Giants Officially Reach Out to CB Target in Latest NFL Draft News

Giants Officially Reach Out to CB Target in Latest NFL Draft News

Giants Get News of 40-Game Contributor’s Departure: ‘He Was Never Coming Back’

Giants Get News of 40-Game Contributor’s Departure: ‘He Was Never Coming Back’

Latest Giants News Fuels Recent Arvell Reese, NFL Draft Rumors

Latest Giants News Fuels Recent Arvell Reese, NFL Draft Rumors

Steelers HC Mike McCarthy’s Kaleb Johnson Comments Attract Attention

Steelers HC Mike McCarthy’s Kaleb Johnson Comments Attract Attention

Chiefs Predicted to Pair Rashee Rice With New ‘Slot Bully’ Wide Receiver

Chiefs Predicted to Pair Rashee Rice With New ‘Slot Bully’ Wide Receiver

Giants Draft Bust Puts League on Notice Ahead of Career ‘Reset’

Giants Draft Bust Puts League on Notice Ahead of Career ‘Reset’

Giants, John Harbaugh Show Interest in 6-Foot-5 Run Game ‘Savant’: Report

Giants, John Harbaugh Show Interest in 6-Foot-5 Run Game ‘Savant’: Report

Failed Giants Draft Pick Leaves NY for Division Rival in Free Agency

Failed Giants Draft Pick Leaves NY for Division Rival in Free Agency

Chiefs Set Up Unexpected Quarterback Meeting After Justin Fields Trade: Report

Chiefs Set Up Unexpected Quarterback Meeting After Justin Fields Trade: Report

4 Giants Who Could Still Be Cut or Traded After Graham Gano Release

4 Giants Who Could Still Be Cut or Traded After Graham Gano Release

Ex-Steelers 1st-Rounder’s $30 Million Deal Praised as Top 5 ‘Value Signing’

Ex-Steelers 1st-Rounder’s $30 Million Deal Praised as Top 5 ‘Value Signing’

Giants Cut Ties With $16.5 Million Starter in Cap-Saving Move: Report

Giants Cut Ties With $16.5 Million Starter in Cap-Saving Move: Report

‘Freight Train’ Chiefs Prediction Gaining Steam Ahead of NFL Draft

‘Freight Train’ Chiefs Prediction Gaining Steam Ahead of NFL Draft

Giants Predicted to Attack Big Issue With 6-Foot-4 Athlete Who Has ‘Near-Elite Mass’

Giants Predicted to Attack Big Issue With 6-Foot-4 Athlete Who Has ‘Near-Elite Mass’

Steelers Predicted to Add ‘Perfect WR3’ Behind Metcalf & Pittman

Steelers Predicted to Add ‘Perfect WR3’ Behind Metcalf & Pittman

Giants Free Agency: 5 Buy-Low Targets Ahead of NFL Draft

Giants Free Agency: 5 Buy-Low Targets Ahead of NFL Draft

Giants NFL Draft Rumors: Insider Shares ‘Likely’ Jeremiyah Love Verdict

Giants NFL Draft Rumors: Insider Shares ‘Likely’ Jeremiyah Love Verdict

Chiefs Free Agency: 5 Buy-Low Targets Ahead of NFL Draft

Chiefs Free Agency: 5 Buy-Low Targets Ahead of NFL Draft

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