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

Recent Chiefs Cut Claimed Off Waivers by AFC Franchise

Recent Chiefs Cut Claimed Off Waivers by AFC Franchise

Jets’ Robert Saleh Gives Massive Vote of Confidence to Surging Rookie

Jets’ Robert Saleh Gives Massive Vote of Confidence to Surging Rookie

Chiefs Provide Telling Injury Update on WR Kadarius Toney in Week 14

Chiefs Provide Telling Injury Update on WR Kadarius Toney in Week 14

Multiple Jets Players Miss Practice After ‘Flu’ Outbreak: Report

Multiple Jets Players Miss Practice After ‘Flu’ Outbreak: Report

Raiders Lose Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champ in Practice Squad Poaching

Raiders Lose Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champ in Practice Squad Poaching

Once-Promising Ex-Jets Speedster Hits Free Agency

Once-Promising Ex-Jets Speedster Hits Free Agency

Chiefs Release Veteran Defender, Signaling Week 14 Promotion

Chiefs Release Veteran Defender, Signaling Week 14 Promotion

Hall-of-Fame WR Praises Jets’ Darrelle Revis on National Stage [WATCH]

Hall-of-Fame WR Praises Jets’ Darrelle Revis on National Stage [WATCH]

Patrick Mahomes Breaks Silence on Latest Prestigious NFL Honor

Patrick Mahomes Breaks Silence on Latest Prestigious NFL Honor

Ex-Chiefs 8-Year Starter Signs With AFC Super Bowl Contender: Report

Ex-Chiefs 8-Year Starter Signs With AFC Super Bowl Contender: Report

Jets ‘Freakshow’ Garrett Wilson Earning National Recognition as Rookie

Jets ‘Freakshow’ Garrett Wilson Earning National Recognition as Rookie

Bengals Issue Public Warning to Chiefs After Third-Straight Win

Bengals Issue Public Warning to Chiefs After Third-Straight Win

Chiefs Starter Sends NSFW Message to Fair-Weather Fans After Bengals Loss

Chiefs Starter Sends NSFW Message to Fair-Weather Fans After Bengals Loss

Jets Fans Bash Offensive ‘Bozo’ on Twitter After Vikings Loss

Jets Fans Bash Offensive ‘Bozo’ on Twitter After Vikings Loss

Chiefs Veteran’s Week 13 Status Falls Into Question: ‘Not Ideal’

Chiefs Veteran’s Week 13 Status Falls Into Question: ‘Not Ideal’

Chiefs Starter Pops up as Late Addition on Week 13 Injury Report

Chiefs Starter Pops up as Late Addition on Week 13 Injury Report

Jets Go Viral With Matching Mike White Outfits in Minnesota [WATCH]

Jets Go Viral With Matching Mike White Outfits in Minnesota [WATCH]

NFL Backs Patrick Mahomes, Fines Rams Star for Dangerous Penalty

NFL Backs Patrick Mahomes, Fines Rams Star for Dangerous Penalty

Chiefs Make Final Ruling on Kadarius Toney & Jerick McKinnon vs Bengals

Chiefs Make Final Ruling on Kadarius Toney & Jerick McKinnon vs Bengals

Jets Aided by Key Vikings Absence in Week 13

Jets Aided by Key Vikings Absence in Week 13

Andy Reid Ends Chiefs-Bengals Drama With Assertive Stance

Andy Reid Ends Chiefs-Bengals Drama With Assertive Stance

Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce Share Hilarious How We Met Story

Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce Share Hilarious How We Met Story

Jets QB Mike White Reveals Wife’s 3-Word Response to 3-TD Performance

Jets QB Mike White Reveals Wife’s 3-Word Response to 3-TD Performance

Patrick Mahomes Confesses to Untold ‘Inside Scoop’ on First Chiefs Meeting

Patrick Mahomes Confesses to Untold ‘Inside Scoop’ on First Chiefs Meeting

Chiefs’ Justin Reid Sparks ‘Twitter Beef’ With Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase

Chiefs’ Justin Reid Sparks ‘Twitter Beef’ With Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase

Chiefs $31 Million Asset Disrespects Bengals Star WR [WATCH]

Chiefs $31 Million Asset Disrespects Bengals Star WR [WATCH]

Jets’ Robert Saleh Sends Strong Message to Vikings WR Justin Jefferson

Jets’ Robert Saleh Sends Strong Message to Vikings WR Justin Jefferson

Insider: Jets 2023 QB Carousel Rotating Toward 2 Former NFL MVPs

Insider: Jets 2023 QB Carousel Rotating Toward 2 Former NFL MVPs

Chiefs Sign 9-Year NFL Vet, Cut 2 Including Former Super Bowl Champ

Chiefs Sign 9-Year NFL Vet, Cut 2 Including Former Super Bowl Champ

Jets Reveal Severity of RB Michael Carter’s Ankle Sprain vs Bears

Jets Reveal Severity of RB Michael Carter’s Ankle Sprain vs Bears