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

Jets Considering Fan-Inspired Switch-Up at Wide Receiver

Jets Considering Fan-Inspired Switch-Up at Wide Receiver

NFL Analyst Reveals Chiefs’ New WR Kadarius Toney’s Hidden Talent

NFL Analyst Reveals Chiefs’ New WR Kadarius Toney’s Hidden Talent

Dolphins Nab Another Promising Ex-Jets Prospect on Practice Squad Deal

Dolphins Nab Another Promising Ex-Jets Prospect on Practice Squad Deal

Chiefs Could Make ‘Shake-up’ on Defensive Line, Says Analyst

Chiefs Could Make ‘Shake-up’ on Defensive Line, Says Analyst

Ex-Chiefs WR Hints at NFC Signing After Release

Ex-Chiefs WR Hints at NFC Signing After Release

Jets Diehard Joe Benigno Goes on Epic Patriots Rant Ahead of Week 8

Jets Diehard Joe Benigno Goes on Epic Patriots Rant Ahead of Week 8

Jets Make Under-the-Radar Call-Up After Breece Hall Injury

Jets Make Under-the-Radar Call-Up After Breece Hall Injury

Chiefs Release Veteran WR as the NFL Suspends Frank Clark

Chiefs Release Veteran WR as the NFL Suspends Frank Clark

Jets’ Robert Saleh Advises Zach Wilson: ‘He Does Have to Learn’

Jets’ Robert Saleh Advises Zach Wilson: ‘He Does Have to Learn’

Chiefs Could Trade Away Forgotten Playmaker to Clear Cap Space

Chiefs Could Trade Away Forgotten Playmaker to Clear Cap Space

Ex-Jets RB Teases NFL Comeback After Breece Hall Injury

Ex-Jets RB Teases NFL Comeback After Breece Hall Injury

NFL Insiders Reveal Results of Breece Hall’s Knee MRI: Report

NFL Insiders Reveal Results of Breece Hall’s Knee MRI: Report

Chiefs Veteran Blasts 49ers With All-Caps Message After Win

Chiefs Veteran Blasts 49ers With All-Caps Message After Win

Jets’ Breece Hall Sends Message to Fans After ‘Serious Knee Injury’

Jets’ Breece Hall Sends Message to Fans After ‘Serious Knee Injury’

Patrick Mahomes Puts NFL on Notice After Statement Win vs. 49ers

Patrick Mahomes Puts NFL on Notice After Statement Win vs. 49ers

Jets Week 7 Elevation Signals ‘Likely’ Rookie Scratch

Jets Week 7 Elevation Signals ‘Likely’ Rookie Scratch

Chiefs Make Final Call on Trent McDuffie & Willie Gay vs 49ers

Chiefs Make Final Call on Trent McDuffie & Willie Gay vs 49ers

Jets’ Robert Saleh Hints at Exciting Byproduct of Breece Hall’s Emergence

Jets’ Robert Saleh Hints at Exciting Byproduct of Breece Hall’s Emergence

Chiefs Sign Speedy Former Fifth-Round WR to Practice Squad

Chiefs Sign Speedy Former Fifth-Round WR to Practice Squad

Jets Make Final Ruling on Jermaine Johnson in Week 7

Jets Make Final Ruling on Jermaine Johnson in Week 7

Chiefs Named ‘Logical Suitors’ for Disgruntled Second-Year WR

Chiefs Named ‘Logical Suitors’ for Disgruntled Second-Year WR

Jets’ Sauce Gardner Receives Shout-out From First-Ballot Hall of Famer

Jets’ Sauce Gardner Receives Shout-out From First-Ballot Hall of Famer

Proposed Trade Sees Chiefs Replace Frank Clark With All-Pro DE

Proposed Trade Sees Chiefs Replace Frank Clark With All-Pro DE

Chiefs Lose Hot Commodity Pass Rusher to NFC Playoff Contender

Chiefs Lose Hot Commodity Pass Rusher to NFC Playoff Contender

Stephen A. Smith Makes Bold Reversal on Jets After ‘Stink’ Comments

Stephen A. Smith Makes Bold Reversal on Jets After ‘Stink’ Comments

Chiefs Fans Clamor for Former First-Round WR Talent

Chiefs Fans Clamor for Former First-Round WR Talent

Russell Wilson Injury Could Set up Jets Revenge Game vs Broncos

Russell Wilson Injury Could Set up Jets Revenge Game vs Broncos

Chiefs Free up Cap Space, Signaling Future Move: Report

Chiefs Free up Cap Space, Signaling Future Move: Report

Jets Release Frustrating Staff Favorite in Veteran Promotion

Jets Release Frustrating Staff Favorite in Veteran Promotion

Jets Analyst Shoots Down Trade Rumor: ‘I Don’t Like It’

Jets Analyst Shoots Down Trade Rumor: ‘I Don’t Like It’