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

Giants’ Tyrone Tracy Injury Timeline Begins to Take Shape in Week 5

Giants’ Tyrone Tracy Injury Timeline Begins to Take Shape in Week 5

Buccaneers Get Bad News on Bucky Irving Ahead of Week 5

Buccaneers Get Bad News on Bucky Irving Ahead of Week 5

Chiefs’ $20 Million Veteran Called Out: ‘Needs to Improve’

Chiefs’ $20 Million Veteran Called Out: ‘Needs to Improve’

Giants Get Good News on 2 Key Injuries Ahead of Week 5

Giants Get Good News on 2 Key Injuries Ahead of Week 5

Trio of Ex-Chiefs WRs Get Primetime Opportunity Amid Bizarre Rash of Injuries

Trio of Ex-Chiefs WRs Get Primetime Opportunity Amid Bizarre Rash of Injuries

Giants Reveal Stance on Trading for Malik Nabers’ Replacement: Insider

Giants Reveal Stance on Trading for Malik Nabers’ Replacement: Insider

Buccaneers Insider Provides Unsettling Injury Update on Bucky Irving

Buccaneers Insider Provides Unsettling Injury Update on Bucky Irving

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion Starter Appears to Retire in Cryptic Post

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion Starter Appears to Retire in Cryptic Post

Giants Pushed to Replace Malik Nabers With Trade for ‘Underrated’ 1,000-Yard WR

Giants Pushed to Replace Malik Nabers With Trade for ‘Underrated’ 1,000-Yard WR

Ex-Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill Gets Major Update on Knee Injury

Ex-Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill Gets Major Update on Knee Injury

Unexpected MRI Sparks Concerns Over Bucs Star Playmaker

Unexpected MRI Sparks Concerns Over Bucs Star Playmaker

Giants Insider Points to ‘Obvious’ WR Reunion After Malik Nabers’ Injury Update

Giants Insider Points to ‘Obvious’ WR Reunion After Malik Nabers’ Injury Update

Giants QB Jaxson Dart Sends Message to Malik Nabers Amid Injury News

Giants QB Jaxson Dart Sends Message to Malik Nabers Amid Injury News

Chiefs Superstar Abruptly ‘Added to Injury Report’ Before Ravens Clash

Chiefs Superstar Abruptly ‘Added to Injury Report’ Before Ravens Clash

Chiefs’ 6-Foot-5 Newcomer Set to Debut After Latest Week 4 Announcement

Chiefs’ 6-Foot-5 Newcomer Set to Debut After Latest Week 4 Announcement

Giants Announce 5 Roster Moves Before Week 4 Game vs. Chargers

Giants Announce 5 Roster Moves Before Week 4 Game vs. Chargers

Giants Rule Out 3 Injuries for Week 4 Amid Malik Nabers News

Giants Rule Out 3 Injuries for Week 4 Amid Malik Nabers News

Calls Mounting for Chiefs to Give Rookie More Snaps in Week 4

Calls Mounting for Chiefs to Give Rookie More Snaps in Week 4

Chiefs Get More Good News on Injury Front Before Week 4: Report

Chiefs Get More Good News on Injury Front Before Week 4: Report

Giants HC Brian Daboll’s Latest Decision Perceived as Bold Shot at Ownership

Giants HC Brian Daboll’s Latest Decision Perceived as Bold Shot at Ownership

Chiefs Still Have 2 Key Week 4 Injuries Amid Xavier Worthy News

Chiefs Still Have 2 Key Week 4 Injuries Amid Xavier Worthy News

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Shares Surprising Take on Xavier Worthy Injury

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Shares Surprising Take on Xavier Worthy Injury

Giants’ Brian Daboll Takes Unexpected Stance on Jaxson Dart Decision

Giants’ Brian Daboll Takes Unexpected Stance on Jaxson Dart Decision

Ex-Chiefs 2,300-Yard WR Released by New Team: Report

Ex-Chiefs 2,300-Yard WR Released by New Team: Report

Giants WR Cut Claimed by Bitter Rival Amid Slew of Workouts: Report

Giants WR Cut Claimed by Bitter Rival Amid Slew of Workouts: Report

Former Steelers QB’s Benching Could Be Imminent: Report

Former Steelers QB’s Benching Could Be Imminent: Report

Giants Injury News Could Mean Promotion of Fan Favorite Prospect

Giants Injury News Could Mean Promotion of Fan Favorite Prospect

Giants Image of Mara, Schoen & Daboll Turns Heads Amid Ugly Week 3 Loss

Giants Image of Mara, Schoen & Daboll Turns Heads Amid Ugly Week 3 Loss

Steelers Connected to 2 Quarterbacks Ahead of Week 3

Steelers Connected to 2 Quarterbacks Ahead of Week 3

Rashee Rice ‘Allowed Back’ With Chiefs After Week 3 in Suspension Update

Rashee Rice ‘Allowed Back’ With Chiefs After Week 3 in Suspension Update