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

Breece Hall, Alijah Vera-Tucker Send Confident Message to Jets Fans

Breece Hall, Alijah Vera-Tucker Send Confident Message to Jets Fans

Patrick Mahomes’ Latest Purchase Sparks Viral Broncos Diss

Patrick Mahomes’ Latest Purchase Sparks Viral Broncos Diss

Ex-Chiefs Assistant Gets Head Coaching Interview in NFC: Report

Ex-Chiefs Assistant Gets Head Coaching Interview in NFC: Report

Jets’ Robert Saleh Takes Responsibility for Critical Error in Judgment

Jets’ Robert Saleh Takes Responsibility for Critical Error in Judgment

Chiefs Bring in Potential Patrick Mahomes Backup on ‘Tryout’: Report

Chiefs Bring in Potential Patrick Mahomes Backup on ‘Tryout’: Report

Quinnen Williams Hints at Forcing Contract Ultimatum With Jets

Quinnen Williams Hints at Forcing Contract Ultimatum With Jets

NFL Writers Get Brutally ‘Blunt’ About Jets Coaching Staff & Joe Douglas

NFL Writers Get Brutally ‘Blunt’ About Jets Coaching Staff & Joe Douglas

Andy Reid Addresses Chiefs Kingdom Publicly After Beating Raiders

Andy Reid Addresses Chiefs Kingdom Publicly After Beating Raiders

Jets Sign Preseason Hero & Rookie WR to Active Roster vs Dolphins

Jets Sign Preseason Hero & Rookie WR to Active Roster vs Dolphins

Chiefs Release Youngster After Emergency Reunion

Chiefs Release Youngster After Emergency Reunion

Jets Urged to Pull the Plug on ‘Puzzling Hire,’ Stick With Polarizing Figure

Jets Urged to Pull the Plug on ‘Puzzling Hire,’ Stick With Polarizing Figure

Jets Rule Out 6 Starters Including Mike White vs Dolphins

Jets Rule Out 6 Starters Including Mike White vs Dolphins

NFL Drops New Press Release on Proposed AFC Playoff Changes

NFL Drops New Press Release on Proposed AFC Playoff Changes

Chiefs Playmaker Downgraded to ‘Out’ vs. Raiders in Season Finale

Chiefs Playmaker Downgraded to ‘Out’ vs. Raiders in Season Finale

Jets OC Mike LaFleur Makes Brutally Honest Admission on Zach Wilson

Jets OC Mike LaFleur Makes Brutally Honest Admission on Zach Wilson

Chiefs News: Insider Reveals NFL Update on AFC Playoff Seeding, Bills-Bengals

Chiefs News: Insider Reveals NFL Update on AFC Playoff Seeding, Bills-Bengals

Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid Deliver Powerful Message on Damar Hamlin

Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid Deliver Powerful Message on Damar Hamlin

Jets’ Robert Saleh Hypes 2 Forgotten Rookies: ‘Son of a Gun’s Gonna Be Good’

Jets’ Robert Saleh Hypes 2 Forgotten Rookies: ‘Son of a Gun’s Gonna Be Good’

Jets Called On to ‘Face Reality’ & Make Unexpected QB Trade

Jets Called On to ‘Face Reality’ & Make Unexpected QB Trade

Promising Jets Rookie Expected to Start First Game After Veteran Injury

Promising Jets Rookie Expected to Start First Game After Veteran Injury

Chiefs Bring Back Rookie Cut After Injury News: Report

Chiefs Bring Back Rookie Cut After Injury News: Report

Jets Fans Called Out in Cryptic Tweet: ‘Be Careful What You Wish For’

Jets Fans Called Out in Cryptic Tweet: ‘Be Careful What You Wish For’

Patrick Mahomes Has Hilarious Admission on Bills-Bengals Monday Night Game

Patrick Mahomes Has Hilarious Admission on Bills-Bengals Monday Night Game

Jets Urged to Consider Drastic Offseason Move: ‘Should Be on the Table’

Jets Urged to Consider Drastic Offseason Move: ‘Should Be on the Table’

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Reveals On-Field Comments to Refs Over Roughing Rules

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Reveals On-Field Comments to Refs Over Roughing Rules

Seahawks Rookie Ends Debate on Sauce Gardner vs Tariq Woolen

Seahawks Rookie Ends Debate on Sauce Gardner vs Tariq Woolen

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Sounds Off on Mac Jones, Eli Apple Beef

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Sounds Off on Mac Jones, Eli Apple Beef

Chiefs Veteran Jerick McKinnon Opens Up on Isiah Pacheco Bond

Chiefs Veteran Jerick McKinnon Opens Up on Isiah Pacheco Bond

Jets Announce 2 Injury Absences vs Seahawks

Jets Announce 2 Injury Absences vs Seahawks

Chiefs Could Make Run at Former No. 2 Pick $35 Million QB, Says Analyst

Chiefs Could Make Run at Former No. 2 Pick $35 Million QB, Says Analyst