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 Analyst Highlights ‘Big Winner’ vs. Washington

Chiefs Analyst Highlights ‘Big Winner’ vs. Washington

Jets Veteran Derailed by New Injury Amid Roster Battle

Jets Veteran Derailed by New Injury Amid Roster Battle

Ex-Chiefs WR Signing With Patrick Mahomes QB-Rival: Report

Ex-Chiefs WR Signing With Patrick Mahomes QB-Rival: Report

Jets Rookie Class Dominates Joint Practice With Falcons

Jets Rookie Class Dominates Joint Practice With Falcons

Jets Pick Up 2 New Injuries at Edge Rusher Position

Jets Pick Up 2 New Injuries at Edge Rusher Position

Insider Provides Update on Ex-Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt’s Trade Request

Insider Provides Update on Ex-Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt’s Trade Request

Jets Rookie Praises Childhood Friend Brett Baty After Mets Debut

Jets Rookie Praises Childhood Friend Brett Baty After Mets Debut

NFL Insider Provides Injury Update on Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman

NFL Insider Provides Injury Update on Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman

Key Chiefs Roster Battle Narrows: ‘More & More Likely He Will Hold On’

Key Chiefs Roster Battle Narrows: ‘More & More Likely He Will Hold On’

Chiefs Signing Chose KC Over Multiple NFL Suitors, Including Raiders

Chiefs Signing Chose KC Over Multiple NFL Suitors, Including Raiders

Jets Signing Is Tearing Up Camp: ‘Safe Bet He’ll Stick Around’

Jets Signing Is Tearing Up Camp: ‘Safe Bet He’ll Stick Around’

Ex-Chiefs Fan-Favorite Pass Rusher Cut by AFC Foe, Hits Waivers

Ex-Chiefs Fan-Favorite Pass Rusher Cut by AFC Foe, Hits Waivers

Jets’ First 5 Cuts Include Promising Pass Rusher & ‘Surprise’ Move

Jets’ First 5 Cuts Include Promising Pass Rusher & ‘Surprise’ Move

Jets Rookie Is ‘Making It Clear He’s an NFL-Caliber Receiver’

Jets Rookie Is ‘Making It Clear He’s an NFL-Caliber Receiver’

Chiefs Cut Recently Traded for NFL Veteran, 3 Others

Chiefs Cut Recently Traded for NFL Veteran, 3 Others

Jets New Signing Crushes Debut, Could Fill Major Need

Jets New Signing Crushes Debut, Could Fill Major Need

Lightning-Quick Camp Standout Headlines Jets 5 Biggest Losers vs. Eagles

Lightning-Quick Camp Standout Headlines Jets 5 Biggest Losers vs. Eagles

2 Big-Name Chiefs Bubble Candidates Flop in Preseason Opener

2 Big-Name Chiefs Bubble Candidates Flop in Preseason Opener

Video of Eagles HC Cursing at Jets’ Robert Saleh Goes Viral [WATCH]

Video of Eagles HC Cursing at Jets’ Robert Saleh Goes Viral [WATCH]

Perceived Draft Bust Headlines Jets’ 5 Biggest Risers vs. Eagles

Perceived Draft Bust Headlines Jets’ 5 Biggest Risers vs. Eagles

Andy Reid Addresses Ronald Jones’ Limited Usage, Danny Shelton Signing

Andy Reid Addresses Ronald Jones’ Limited Usage, Danny Shelton Signing

Dynamic Jets Rookie Reveals Monster Weight Gains Since Draft Night

Dynamic Jets Rookie Reveals Monster Weight Gains Since Draft Night

Key Chiefs Trio Earns Media Praise: ‘So Rock Solid for This Team’

Key Chiefs Trio Earns Media Praise: ‘So Rock Solid for This Team’

NFC Playoff Contender Looking Into Recent Chiefs Cut: Report

NFC Playoff Contender Looking Into Recent Chiefs Cut: Report

Jets Newcomer Named as Unexpected Roster ‘Lock’

Jets Newcomer Named as Unexpected Roster ‘Lock’

Jets Star Off to ‘Outstanding’ Start: ‘Nobody Has Had a Better Camp’

Jets Star Off to ‘Outstanding’ Start: ‘Nobody Has Had a Better Camp’

Replaced Jets Draft Pick ‘Scorching Hot’ at Training Camp

Replaced Jets Draft Pick ‘Scorching Hot’ at Training Camp

Polarizing Jets Bubble Candidate’s Roster Spot ‘as Safe as Anybody’

Polarizing Jets Bubble Candidate’s Roster Spot ‘as Safe as Anybody’

Jets’ Mekhi Becton Breaks Silence on Heartbreaking Injury & NFL Future

Jets’ Mekhi Becton Breaks Silence on Heartbreaking Injury & NFL Future

Chiefs Starter Returns From Injury: ‘What a Time to Be Alive!’

Chiefs Starter Returns From Injury: ‘What a Time to Be Alive!’