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

Brittany Mahomes Helps ‘Break Ground’ in Historic KC Moment

Brittany Mahomes Helps ‘Break Ground’ in Historic KC Moment

Jets DC Jeff Ulbrich Addresses Quinnen Williams ‘Gasping for Air’ Quote

Jets DC Jeff Ulbrich Addresses Quinnen Williams ‘Gasping for Air’ Quote

Chiefs Reunite With Veteran WR After Corey Coleman Cut: Report

Chiefs Reunite With Veteran WR After Corey Coleman Cut: Report

Chiefs Receive Word of Potential Trent McDuffie Return Date: Report

Chiefs Receive Word of Potential Trent McDuffie Return Date: Report

Chiefs 2nd-Year Pro Called ‘Perfectly Constructed’ Secret Superstar

Chiefs 2nd-Year Pro Called ‘Perfectly Constructed’ Secret Superstar

Chiefs Kingdom Ruthlessly Trolls Raider Nation Ahead of MNF Matchup

Chiefs Kingdom Ruthlessly Trolls Raider Nation Ahead of MNF Matchup

2 Chiefs Rookies Earn Prestigious Early-Season Honor

2 Chiefs Rookies Earn Prestigious Early-Season Honor

Jets Lead NFL in Prestigious Early-Season Honor

Jets Lead NFL in Prestigious Early-Season Honor

Ex-Jets QB Mark Sanchez Has Warning for Zach Wilson After Steelers Upset

Ex-Jets QB Mark Sanchez Has Warning for Zach Wilson After Steelers Upset

Jets’ Best Player in Week 4 Is ‘Living up to the Hype,’ Says Pundit

Jets’ Best Player in Week 4 Is ‘Living up to the Hype,’ Says Pundit

Chiefs Give 3-Time Pro Bowl WR ‘Best Chance’ to Win Another Ring

Chiefs Give 3-Time Pro Bowl WR ‘Best Chance’ to Win Another Ring

Jets’ Sauce Gardner Sends Message to NFL After ‘Elite’ Outing

Jets’ Sauce Gardner Sends Message to NFL After ‘Elite’ Outing

Chiefs Rookie Hit With 6-Game Suspension: Report

Chiefs Rookie Hit With 6-Game Suspension: Report

Chiefs Fan Favorite Responds After Helping Diehard ‘Get Paid’ in Win

Chiefs Fan Favorite Responds After Helping Diehard ‘Get Paid’ in Win

Jets Analyst Credits Unsung Hero of Week 4 Win: ‘He Was Damn Good’

Jets Analyst Credits Unsung Hero of Week 4 Win: ‘He Was Damn Good’

LeBron James Headlines Chiefs Twitter Reactions in SNF ‘Blowout’

LeBron James Headlines Chiefs Twitter Reactions in SNF ‘Blowout’

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce Show off Primetime ‘Drip’ [LOOK]

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes & Travis Kelce Show off Primetime ‘Drip’ [LOOK]

Teammates Reveal Zach Wilson’s All-Caps Message on Jets Winning TD Drive

Teammates Reveal Zach Wilson’s All-Caps Message on Jets Winning TD Drive

Jets Spend Final Elevation on Insurance Policy, Fortify Injury Issues

Jets Spend Final Elevation on Insurance Policy, Fortify Injury Issues

Ex-Jets Head Coach Sounds off on Zach Wilson’s Return

Ex-Jets Head Coach Sounds off on Zach Wilson’s Return

Chiefs Fans Roast NFL Commentator for ‘Atrocious’ Patrick Mahomes Take

Chiefs Fans Roast NFL Commentator for ‘Atrocious’ Patrick Mahomes Take

Chiefs-Bucs Injuries Feature 2 Starting WRs & Game-Time Decision

Chiefs-Bucs Injuries Feature 2 Starting WRs & Game-Time Decision

Joe Flacco’s Former Teammate Fires Shot at Jets’ Zach Wilson

Joe Flacco’s Former Teammate Fires Shot at Jets’ Zach Wilson

Ex-Chiefs Tight End Found Dead at Age 31

Ex-Chiefs Tight End Found Dead at Age 31

Tom Brady Reacts to Patrick Mahomes Wanting to Play Until Age 45

Tom Brady Reacts to Patrick Mahomes Wanting to Play Until Age 45

Jets Coach Gets Ripped in Twitter Tirade After Shaming Star Talent

Jets Coach Gets Ripped in Twitter Tirade After Shaming Star Talent

Tyreek Hill Digs up Old Chiefs-Bengals Beef Ahead of Thursday Night Football

Tyreek Hill Digs up Old Chiefs-Bengals Beef Ahead of Thursday Night Football

Jets Reporter Shares Inside Information on Corey Davis Trade Rumors

Jets Reporter Shares Inside Information on Corey Davis Trade Rumors

Chiefs Called on to Bench Veteran in Favor of Dynamic Talent

Chiefs Called on to Bench Veteran in Favor of Dynamic Talent

Jets’ Zach Wilson Voices Strong Message for Fans Upon Return

Jets’ Zach Wilson Voices Strong Message for Fans Upon Return