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 Lose Out on Potential Free-Agent Target to Super Bowl Contender

Chiefs Lose Out on Potential Free-Agent Target to Super Bowl Contender

Jets Cut 6-Foot-6 Mauler After Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Reunion

Jets Cut 6-Foot-6 Mauler After Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Reunion

Jets’ Zach Wilson Claps Back at Media Ahead of Patriots Rematch

Jets’ Zach Wilson Claps Back at Media Ahead of Patriots Rematch

Chiefs Analyst Backs Benched Starter: ‘Too Soon to Count Him Out’

Chiefs Analyst Backs Benched Starter: ‘Too Soon to Count Him Out’

2 Under-the-Radar Chiefs Assistants Named as ‘NFL Coaches to Watch’

2 Under-the-Radar Chiefs Assistants Named as ‘NFL Coaches to Watch’

Rash of Chiefs Absences Creates Precarious Situation at WR vs Chargers

Rash of Chiefs Absences Creates Precarious Situation at WR vs Chargers

Jets WR Elijah Moore Responds After Position Change to Slot

Jets WR Elijah Moore Responds After Position Change to Slot

Jets Break Silence on Severity of Sheldon Rankins Injury

Jets Break Silence on Severity of Sheldon Rankins Injury

Chiefs Target Potential Isiah Pacheco Replacement on Waivers: Report

Chiefs Target Potential Isiah Pacheco Replacement on Waivers: Report

Recent Chiefs Cut Signs With 49ers: Report

Recent Chiefs Cut Signs With 49ers: Report

Jets Provide Injury Update on Max Mitchell, Steelers Cut Former Pass Rusher

Jets Provide Injury Update on Max Mitchell, Steelers Cut Former Pass Rusher

NFL Insider Touts Andy Reid’s ‘Latest Lab Creation’ With Chiefs

NFL Insider Touts Andy Reid’s ‘Latest Lab Creation’ With Chiefs

Brittany Mahomes Goes After NFL Refs on Twitter After Controversial Hit

Brittany Mahomes Goes After NFL Refs on Twitter After Controversial Hit

Garrett Wilson Sounds Off on Jets’ Success: ‘That’s Been the Mindset’

Garrett Wilson Sounds Off on Jets’ Success: ‘That’s Been the Mindset’

Tony Romo Sounds Off on Patrick Mahomes After Chiefs Beat Jaguars

Tony Romo Sounds Off on Patrick Mahomes After Chiefs Beat Jaguars

Jets Reactions: NFL Week 10 Creates ‘Season-Defining Game’ vs. Patriots

Jets Reactions: NFL Week 10 Creates ‘Season-Defining Game’ vs. Patriots

Kadarius Toney Sends Message to Chiefs Kingdom After Breakout Game

Kadarius Toney Sends Message to Chiefs Kingdom After Breakout Game

Chiefs Week 10 Elevation Decision Sets Stage for Ronald Jones

Chiefs Week 10 Elevation Decision Sets Stage for Ronald Jones

Ex-Jets’ Bart Scott & Quincy Enunwa Credit ‘Team MVPs’ at Bye

Ex-Jets’ Bart Scott & Quincy Enunwa Credit ‘Team MVPs’ at Bye

Chiefs Rookie ‘Poised for Second-Half Breakout,’ Says Ex-NFL All-Pro

Chiefs Rookie ‘Poised for Second-Half Breakout,’ Says Ex-NFL All-Pro

Chiefs Fans Call for Prospect to Start With ‘Overwhelming Majority’

Chiefs Fans Call for Prospect to Start With ‘Overwhelming Majority’

Jets Playmaker ‘Poised’ for Breakout, Says Ex-NFL All-Pro

Jets Playmaker ‘Poised’ for Breakout, Says Ex-NFL All-Pro

Jets Predicted to Scratch $8.9 Million Star After Veteran Return

Jets Predicted to Scratch $8.9 Million Star After Veteran Return

NFL Writer Unleashes Bold 2022 Prediction for Chiefs WR

NFL Writer Unleashes Bold 2022 Prediction for Chiefs WR

Chiefs Reveal ‘Interesting Strategy’ for Rookie Playing Time

Chiefs Reveal ‘Interesting Strategy’ for Rookie Playing Time

Jets’ Unsung Hero Has ‘Really Found a Home’ in New York

Jets’ Unsung Hero Has ‘Really Found a Home’ in New York

Patrick Mahomes Responds to Rumblings About Arm Fatigue

Patrick Mahomes Responds to Rumblings About Arm Fatigue

NFL Star Confirms Chiefs, Cowboys as Free-Agent Options

NFL Star Confirms Chiefs, Cowboys as Free-Agent Options

Jets HC Robert Saleh Calls Out Zach Wilson Doubters After Week 9

Jets HC Robert Saleh Calls Out Zach Wilson Doubters After Week 9

Chiefs Rookie Backs up Daring Decision With Stellar Outing

Chiefs Rookie Backs up Daring Decision With Stellar Outing