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

Bucs Pro Bowler Put Chiefs on Notice Ahead of Super Bowl Rematch

Bucs Pro Bowler Put Chiefs on Notice Ahead of Super Bowl Rematch

Latest Jets-Denzel Mims Trade Proposal Highlights Concerning Trend

Latest Jets-Denzel Mims Trade Proposal Highlights Concerning Trend

Patrick Mahomes Shrugs off ‘Last Time’ vs Tom Brady With Humorous Response

Patrick Mahomes Shrugs off ‘Last Time’ vs Tom Brady With Humorous Response

Chiefs 3-Year Starter Logged ‘One of Best Efforts of Career,’ Says Insider

Chiefs 3-Year Starter Logged ‘One of Best Efforts of Career,’ Says Insider

Ex-Jets QB Mark Sanchez Celebrated Unexpected ‘Victory Monday’ in Week 3

Ex-Jets QB Mark Sanchez Celebrated Unexpected ‘Victory Monday’ in Week 3

Chiefs 4-Year Veteran Calms Fans With Cryptic Tweet After Colts Loss

Chiefs 4-Year Veteran Calms Fans With Cryptic Tweet After Colts Loss

Chiefs Expected to Release Specialist After Dreadful Performance

Chiefs Expected to Release Specialist After Dreadful Performance

Jets Called on to Bench Veteran in Favor of Explosive Talent

Jets Called on to Bench Veteran in Favor of Explosive Talent

Patrick Mahomes Addresses Week 3 ‘Altercation’ With Eric Bieniemy

Patrick Mahomes Addresses Week 3 ‘Altercation’ With Eric Bieniemy

Jets’ Robert Saleh Singles out Veteran Mistakes After Week 3 Loss

Jets’ Robert Saleh Singles out Veteran Mistakes After Week 3 Loss

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion Hits IR Suddenly in Week 3

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion Hits IR Suddenly in Week 3

Jets’ Robert Saleh Credits Super Bowl Champ With Bold Coaching Strategy

Jets’ Robert Saleh Credits Super Bowl Champ With Bold Coaching Strategy

New Chiefs Starter Could Be Tested in Week 3, Says Analyst

New Chiefs Starter Could Be Tested in Week 3, Says Analyst

Chiefs Confirm 2 Injury Absences for Week 3, Colts Lose Defensive Star

Chiefs Confirm 2 Injury Absences for Week 3, Colts Lose Defensive Star

Jets Get Strong Hint on Steelers’ Quarterback Decision in Week 4

Jets Get Strong Hint on Steelers’ Quarterback Decision in Week 4

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Unloads Controversial Accusation on Popular NFL Website

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Unloads Controversial Accusation on Popular NFL Website

Travis Kelce’s Viral ‘Powerbomb’ Tackle Sparks Hilarious Memory

Travis Kelce’s Viral ‘Powerbomb’ Tackle Sparks Hilarious Memory

Ex-Jets RB Signs New Deal With NFC Playoff Contender

Ex-Jets RB Signs New Deal With NFC Playoff Contender

Chiefs Fans Roast Polarizing Ex-RB for ‘Dumb’ Patrick Mahomes Take

Chiefs Fans Roast Polarizing Ex-RB for ‘Dumb’ Patrick Mahomes Take

Ex-Jets QB Sam Darnold’s Trade Value ‘Could Skyrocket,’ Says Analyst

Ex-Jets QB Sam Darnold’s Trade Value ‘Could Skyrocket,’ Says Analyst

Chiefs Poach Rookie Pass Rusher From Super Bowl Contender

Chiefs Poach Rookie Pass Rusher From Super Bowl Contender

Andy Reid Names Chiefs’ Replacement for LB Willie Gay

Andy Reid Names Chiefs’ Replacement for LB Willie Gay

Lifelong Jets Pundit Makes Wild Declaration on Zach Wilson QB Controversy

Lifelong Jets Pundit Makes Wild Declaration on Zach Wilson QB Controversy

Ex-Chiefs TE Signs With Colts Ahead of Week 3 Matchup: Report

Ex-Chiefs TE Signs With Colts Ahead of Week 3 Matchup: Report

NFL Analyst Rips Jets Position Group: ‘Were Eaten Alive’ in Week 2

NFL Analyst Rips Jets Position Group: ‘Were Eaten Alive’ in Week 2

Ex-Chiefs WR Flops in Prime-Time Promotion

Ex-Chiefs WR Flops in Prime-Time Promotion

Chiefs Fans Erupt Following News of Lengthy Willie Gay Suspension

Chiefs Fans Erupt Following News of Lengthy Willie Gay Suspension

Senior NFL Insider Takes Shot at Tyreek Hill for Patrick Mahomes

Senior NFL Insider Takes Shot at Tyreek Hill for Patrick Mahomes

Jets Analyst Sounds off on Week 3 Odds vs. ‘Angry & Desperate’ Bengals

Jets Analyst Sounds off on Week 3 Odds vs. ‘Angry & Desperate’ Bengals

Jets Ruthlessly Troll Browns, Doubters in Postgame Twitter Frenzy

Jets Ruthlessly Troll Browns, Doubters in Postgame Twitter Frenzy