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

Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman Shares Update on Mysterious Injury

Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman Shares Update on Mysterious Injury

Chiefs Sign Former Raiders 3rd-Round WR With Terrell Owens Comp

Chiefs Sign Former Raiders 3rd-Round WR With Terrell Owens Comp

3-Time All-Pro Blasts Zach Wilson Supporters in Mike White Rant

3-Time All-Pro Blasts Zach Wilson Supporters in Mike White Rant

Chiefs RB Ronald Jones Breaks Silence on First Game With KC

Chiefs RB Ronald Jones Breaks Silence on First Game With KC

Jets Urged to Pay QB ‘the Bag’ Ahead of 2023 Free Agency

Jets Urged to Pay QB ‘the Bag’ Ahead of 2023 Free Agency

Patrick Mahomes Critical of ‘Dumb’ Mistakes vs Rams

Patrick Mahomes Critical of ‘Dumb’ Mistakes vs Rams

Chiefs Rookie ‘Trending Toward’ First NFL Start in Week 12

Chiefs Rookie ‘Trending Toward’ First NFL Start in Week 12

Jets Elevate Intriguing Hybrid Talent, Reunite With Veteran Cut

Jets Elevate Intriguing Hybrid Talent, Reunite With Veteran Cut

Jets Could Lose ‘Sneaky-Good’ Free Agent in 2023

Jets Could Lose ‘Sneaky-Good’ Free Agent in 2023

Chiefs Analyst Defends ‘Blunder’ Signing on Offense

Chiefs Analyst Defends ‘Blunder’ Signing on Offense

Patrick Mahomes Credited With Saving Chiefs-Themed Restaurant

Patrick Mahomes Credited With Saving Chiefs-Themed Restaurant

Ex-Jets Castoff Sounds Off on Zach Wilson & Mike White

Ex-Jets Castoff Sounds Off on Zach Wilson & Mike White

Former NFL Coach of the Year Sounds Off on Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Former NFL Coach of the Year Sounds Off on Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

2 Key Jets Veterans Return to Practice Ahead of Week 12

2 Key Jets Veterans Return to Practice Ahead of Week 12

Ex-Jets Quarterback Gets Final Shot at Redemption: Report

Ex-Jets Quarterback Gets Final Shot at Redemption: Report

Zach Wilson Breaks Silence Jets’ Decision to Bench Him

Zach Wilson Breaks Silence Jets’ Decision to Bench Him

Chiefs Insider Provides Telling Injury Update on JuJu Smith-Schuster [LOOK]

Chiefs Insider Provides Telling Injury Update on JuJu Smith-Schuster [LOOK]

Ex-Jets Villain Trolls Fanbase After Decision to Bench Zach Wilson

Ex-Jets Villain Trolls Fanbase After Decision to Bench Zach Wilson

Analyst Suggests Chiefs Claim Rams RB Castoff Days Before Matchup

Analyst Suggests Chiefs Claim Rams RB Castoff Days Before Matchup

QB Analyst Comes to Zach Wilson’s Defense in Viral Film Breakdown

QB Analyst Comes to Zach Wilson’s Defense in Viral Film Breakdown

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Gives Nick Bolton ‘Crazy’ New Nickname

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Gives Nick Bolton ‘Crazy’ New Nickname

Jets First-Rounder Takes Aim at NFL Referees in Week 11

Jets First-Rounder Takes Aim at NFL Referees in Week 11

Chiefs Teammate Suggests MVP Not Named Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Teammate Suggests MVP Not Named Patrick Mahomes

NFL Community Tees Off on ‘Goat of the Week’ Zach Wilson

NFL Community Tees Off on ‘Goat of the Week’ Zach Wilson

Travis Kelce Reveals ‘Funny Thing’ About Game-Winning TD vs Chargers

Travis Kelce Reveals ‘Funny Thing’ About Game-Winning TD vs Chargers

Jets Rookie Calls Out ‘Sorry’ Offense for ‘Trust’ Issues

Jets Rookie Calls Out ‘Sorry’ Offense for ‘Trust’ Issues

Chiefs Call Up Wide Receiver Reinforcements vs. Chargers

Chiefs Call Up Wide Receiver Reinforcements vs. Chargers

Jets Make Final Call on Sheldon Rankins Replacement vs. Patriots

Jets Make Final Call on Sheldon Rankins Replacement vs. Patriots

11 Former Chiefs Players Drafted Into XFL

11 Former Chiefs Players Drafted Into XFL

New Jets Injury Opens the Door for Rookie’s Increased Role

New Jets Injury Opens the Door for Rookie’s Increased Role