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 Former First-Round Pick Entering ‘Make-or-Break Season’ in 2022

Chiefs Former First-Round Pick Entering ‘Make-or-Break Season’ in 2022

Analyst Pushes Jets to Extend Linchpin: ‘Set to Have Best Year of His Career’

Analyst Pushes Jets to Extend Linchpin: ‘Set to Have Best Year of His Career’

Jets Big-Name Preseason Trade ‘Might Make Sense,’ Says Insider

Jets Big-Name Preseason Trade ‘Might Make Sense,’ Says Insider

Tom Brady Disciple Called ‘Ideal’ Replacement for Ex-Jets QB Sam Darnold

Tom Brady Disciple Called ‘Ideal’ Replacement for Ex-Jets QB Sam Darnold

Analyst ‘Wouldn’t Be Surprised’ if Chiefs Make Late Addition at Area of Need

Analyst ‘Wouldn’t Be Surprised’ if Chiefs Make Late Addition at Area of Need

Chiefs Rookie With ‘Dazzling’ Skill Set Will Become ‘Instant Star’, Says Analyst

Chiefs Rookie With ‘Dazzling’ Skill Set Will Become ‘Instant Star’, Says Analyst

Jets Captain C.J. Mosley Sounds off on 2022 Playoff Expectations

Jets Captain C.J. Mosley Sounds off on 2022 Playoff Expectations

Recent Jets Cut Gets New Deal With Saints: Report

Recent Jets Cut Gets New Deal With Saints: Report

Tyreek Hill Addresses Podcast-Related ‘Death Threats’ [WATCH]

Tyreek Hill Addresses Podcast-Related ‘Death Threats’ [WATCH]

Jets Predicted to Release 2021 Team Captain After Training Camp

Jets Predicted to Release 2021 Team Captain After Training Camp

Jets Second-Year Defender Is ‘Firmly Entrenched’ as Starter: Report

Jets Second-Year Defender Is ‘Firmly Entrenched’ as Starter: Report

Jets Non-WR Riser Could Pressure Denzel Mims’ Roster Spot in 2022

Jets Non-WR Riser Could Pressure Denzel Mims’ Roster Spot in 2022

NFL Analyst Warns Chiefs’ Star of Spring ‘Could Disappoint’ Fans

NFL Analyst Warns Chiefs’ Star of Spring ‘Could Disappoint’ Fans

Former No. 2 Overall Pick Sounds off on Chiefs WR Corps

Former No. 2 Overall Pick Sounds off on Chiefs WR Corps

Jets’ Free-Agent Target Visits With AFC Competitor: Report

Jets’ Free-Agent Target Visits With AFC Competitor: Report

Jets ‘Dodged a Bullet’ on 3-Time All-Pro Superstar, Says Analyst

Jets ‘Dodged a Bullet’ on 3-Time All-Pro Superstar, Says Analyst

‘Batman & Robin’ Duo Could Be Jets’ Best Shot at the Playoffs

‘Batman & Robin’ Duo Could Be Jets’ Best Shot at the Playoffs

Ex-Pro Bowler Calls out Tyreek Hill: ‘He out Here Lying’

Ex-Pro Bowler Calls out Tyreek Hill: ‘He out Here Lying’

Undrafted Jets Fan-Favorite Battling as ‘Under-the-Radar Standout’: Report

Undrafted Jets Fan-Favorite Battling as ‘Under-the-Radar Standout’: Report

Jets Star Draft Pick Reveals Plans to Receive Extra Training Over Break

Jets Star Draft Pick Reveals Plans to Receive Extra Training Over Break

Chiefs Retain Former First-Round Talent for 2022 Season: Report

Chiefs Retain Former First-Round Talent for 2022 Season: Report

Jermaine Johnson Reminded Jets of 7-Time Pro Bowl D-End

Jermaine Johnson Reminded Jets of 7-Time Pro Bowl D-End

2 Ex-Chiefs, Including Super Bowl Champ, Sign With Cardinals

2 Ex-Chiefs, Including Super Bowl Champ, Sign With Cardinals

Jets’ Flight 2022 Airs Tonight: Trailers & How to Watch

Jets’ Flight 2022 Airs Tonight: Trailers & How to Watch

Chiefs Rookie Named ‘Player of the Day’ After Round 2 of Minicamp

Chiefs Rookie Named ‘Player of the Day’ After Round 2 of Minicamp

Jets Have ‘Clear QB2’ Behind Zach Wilson: Report

Jets Have ‘Clear QB2’ Behind Zach Wilson: Report

Chiefs Camp: NFL Insider Explains Frank Clark’s Notable Absence

Chiefs Camp: NFL Insider Explains Frank Clark’s Notable Absence

Jets 1st-Rounder Flashes at Minicamp: ‘No Denying How Talented He Is’

Jets 1st-Rounder Flashes at Minicamp: ‘No Denying How Talented He Is’

‘Door Not Shut’ on 3 Jets Targets in Free Agency: Report

‘Door Not Shut’ on 3 Jets Targets in Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Minicamp Absence Explained by Player Release

Chiefs Minicamp Absence Explained by Player Release