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

Steelers’ $41 Million Starter Slapped With 5-Figure NFL Fine

Steelers’ $41 Million Starter Slapped With 5-Figure NFL Fine

Buccaneers Get Major Boost in Week 3 After Injury News: Report

Buccaneers Get Major Boost in Week 3 After Injury News: Report

Chiefs Announce Rookie Decision Ahead of Week 3 vs. Giants

Chiefs Announce Rookie Decision Ahead of Week 3 vs. Giants

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy’s Injury Status Takes a 180 Ahead of Week 3

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy’s Injury Status Takes a 180 Ahead of Week 3

Giants Could Be Without Several Veteran Pieces After Latest Week 3 Update

Giants Could Be Without Several Veteran Pieces After Latest Week 3 Update

Giants Part Ways With Cornerback Before Week 3 Matchup vs. Chiefs

Giants Part Ways With Cornerback Before Week 3 Matchup vs. Chiefs

Chiefs Pushed to Trade for Former 1,500-Yard HR Threat RB as Pacheco Upgrade

Chiefs Pushed to Trade for Former 1,500-Yard HR Threat RB as Pacheco Upgrade

Chiefs Relay Significant Week 3 Update on 1 Injured WR

Chiefs Relay Significant Week 3 Update on 1 Injured WR

Steelers Add ‘Big Thumper’ Linebacker, Part Ways With WR Signing

Steelers Add ‘Big Thumper’ Linebacker, Part Ways With WR Signing

Ex-Giants Veteran Cut Reunites With Daniel Jones on Colts

Ex-Giants Veteran Cut Reunites With Daniel Jones on Colts

Chiefs Release Rookie WR, Reunite With Staff Favorite to Start Week 3

Chiefs Release Rookie WR, Reunite With Staff Favorite to Start Week 3

Giants Sign Ex-Jets’ Tackling Machine & 10-Year Vet Amid Injuries

Giants Sign Ex-Jets’ Tackling Machine & 10-Year Vet Amid Injuries

Chiefs Abruptly Part Ways With Recent Draft Pick: Report

Chiefs Abruptly Part Ways With Recent Draft Pick: Report

Steelers Get ‘Good News’ on Alex Highsmith Injury Ahead of Week 3

Steelers Get ‘Good News’ on Alex Highsmith Injury Ahead of Week 3

Lingering Chiefs Injury Raises Concerns Ahead of Week 1

Lingering Chiefs Injury Raises Concerns Ahead of Week 1

Giants Lose Draft Pick to Jets After Risky Maneuver: Report

Giants Lose Draft Pick to Jets After Risky Maneuver: Report

Ex-Chiefs 2-Time Champion WR Resurfaces With Super Bowl Rival

Ex-Chiefs 2-Time Champion WR Resurfaces With Super Bowl Rival

Giants Sign Son of Super Bowl Champion WR, 2 Others: Report

Giants Sign Son of Super Bowl Champion WR, 2 Others: Report

Chiefs Part Ways With 2 Rookies After Latest Signings: Report

Chiefs Part Ways With 2 Rookies After Latest Signings: Report

Chiefs Sign 2 Ex-Third-Round Talents, Make Practice Squad Reunion Official: Report

Chiefs Sign 2 Ex-Third-Round Talents, Make Practice Squad Reunion Official: Report

Popular Giants Cut Ditches NYG for New Opportunity: Report

Popular Giants Cut Ditches NYG for New Opportunity: Report

Giants Take Another Stab at Failed 2024 Strategy

Giants Take Another Stab at Failed 2024 Strategy

Chiefs Surprise Cut Is Still Expected to ‘Return’ to 53-Man Roster: Report

Chiefs Surprise Cut Is Still Expected to ‘Return’ to 53-Man Roster: Report

Giants Urged to Pursue 25-Year-Old Cut & Rookie Starter on Waivers

Giants Urged to Pursue 25-Year-Old Cut & Rookie Starter on Waivers

Unexpected Chiefs Injury News Saves Cut Candidate’s 53-Man Role

Unexpected Chiefs Injury News Saves Cut Candidate’s 53-Man Role

Giants Announce Initial 53-Man Roster as Final Cuts Pour In

Giants Announce Initial 53-Man Roster as Final Cuts Pour In

Giants Cut Veteran WR Signing, Hinting Fan Favorite Rookie Could Make Roster

Giants Cut Veteran WR Signing, Hinting Fan Favorite Rookie Could Make Roster

Chiefs Cut 2024 Draft Pick After 1 Season With Active Roster

Chiefs Cut 2024 Draft Pick After 1 Season With Active Roster

Chiefs Waive Rookie WR Described as ‘Practice Squad Candidate’: Report

Chiefs Waive Rookie WR Described as ‘Practice Squad Candidate’: Report

Buccaneers Cut Former 26-Game NFL Starter in Surprise Move: Report

Buccaneers Cut Former 26-Game NFL Starter in Surprise Move: Report