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

2 Jets Bubble Candidates ‘Keep Showing up’ in Practice: Report

2 Jets Bubble Candidates ‘Keep Showing up’ in Practice: Report

Jets Coach: Struggling Draft Pick in ‘Best Physical Shape He Has Ever Seen Him’

Jets Coach: Struggling Draft Pick in ‘Best Physical Shape He Has Ever Seen Him’

Ex-Jets Starter Signs 1-Year Deal With Bitter Rival: Report

Ex-Jets Starter Signs 1-Year Deal With Bitter Rival: Report

Analyst Agrees Chiefs Are ‘Too Dependent’ on Pro Bowler’s Bounceback

Analyst Agrees Chiefs Are ‘Too Dependent’ on Pro Bowler’s Bounceback

Jets Analysts Believe Signing Could Be Imminent: ‘Should Be the Top Priority’

Jets Analysts Believe Signing Could Be Imminent: ‘Should Be the Top Priority’

Jets’ Usage of Rookie Micheal Clemons Could Mirror Breakout Star

Jets’ Usage of Rookie Micheal Clemons Could Mirror Breakout Star

Jets Fan Favorite Will Take on ‘a Little Bit More of a Leadership Role’

Jets Fan Favorite Will Take on ‘a Little Bit More of a Leadership Role’

Ex-Chiefs WR, 5-Year Veteran Announces Retirement From Football

Ex-Chiefs WR, 5-Year Veteran Announces Retirement From Football

Patrick Mahomes Brings $2.7 Billion Franchise to Kansas City: Report

Patrick Mahomes Brings $2.7 Billion Franchise to Kansas City: Report

2 Jets Assistants Will ‘Get Coordinator Jobs’ if Team Takes off, Says Insider

2 Jets Assistants Will ‘Get Coordinator Jobs’ if Team Takes off, Says Insider

Jets GM Joe Douglas Touts 2022 Pickup as ‘Under-the-Radar Find’

Jets GM Joe Douglas Touts 2022 Pickup as ‘Under-the-Radar Find’

Former Chiefs HC Announces Retirement After 50 Years of Coaching

Former Chiefs HC Announces Retirement After 50 Years of Coaching

Jets Super Bowl Champion Dies at 83: Report

Jets Super Bowl Champion Dies at 83: Report

Chiefs Rookie Trained With Former Super Bowl MVP: Report

Chiefs Rookie Trained With Former Super Bowl MVP: Report

Forgotten Jets Prospect, Cut Candidate ‘Has Dropped Weight’ in 2022: Report

Forgotten Jets Prospect, Cut Candidate ‘Has Dropped Weight’ in 2022: Report

2 Free-Agent Misses Magnify Jets ‘Least Stable’ Defensive Position: Report

2 Free-Agent Misses Magnify Jets ‘Least Stable’ Defensive Position: Report

‘Most Underappreciated’ Chiefs Player Predicts ‘Treasure Year’ in 2022

‘Most Underappreciated’ Chiefs Player Predicts ‘Treasure Year’ in 2022

Outraged Jets Fans Call out Selective Reporting on Zach Wilson

Outraged Jets Fans Call out Selective Reporting on Zach Wilson

Patrick Mahomes Enlisted by NFC QB Room for ‘Insight’ on Plays

Patrick Mahomes Enlisted by NFC QB Room for ‘Insight’ on Plays

Unsung Chiefs Rookie Called ‘Best Player at Practice’ During OTAs

Unsung Chiefs Rookie Called ‘Best Player at Practice’ During OTAs

Jets Relied on ‘Good Friends’ to Make Polarizing 1st-Round Pick

Jets Relied on ‘Good Friends’ to Make Polarizing 1st-Round Pick

Chiefs 2021 Draft Pick Traveling for Extra Workout With 2 All-Pros: Report

Chiefs 2021 Draft Pick Traveling for Extra Workout With 2 All-Pros: Report

Jets’ New ‘King of Strain’ Sounds off on Low Madden Rating

Jets’ New ‘King of Strain’ Sounds off on Low Madden Rating

Jets Safety Jordan Whitehead Puts NFL on Notice: ‘We Got Everything We Need’

Jets Safety Jordan Whitehead Puts NFL on Notice: ‘We Got Everything We Need’

Aaron Rodgers Doubles Down on Smack Talking Patrick Mahomes [WATCH]

Aaron Rodgers Doubles Down on Smack Talking Patrick Mahomes [WATCH]

Jets’ Zach Wilson Spends Memorial Day Weekend With 3 Teammates [LOOK]

Jets’ Zach Wilson Spends Memorial Day Weekend With 3 Teammates [LOOK]

Chiefs Analyst Says Former All-Pro’s Success Could Be ‘Disastrous’

Chiefs Analyst Says Former All-Pro’s Success Could Be ‘Disastrous’

Jets Greatest Offensive Concern Stems From Huge ‘Unknown,’ Says Reporter

Jets Greatest Offensive Concern Stems From Huge ‘Unknown,’ Says Reporter

Jets Star Featured in Vengeful ‘Top 5 Must-Watch’ 1v1 Matchup in 2022

Jets Star Featured in Vengeful ‘Top 5 Must-Watch’ 1v1 Matchup in 2022

Chiefs Newcomer Called ‘Intriguing Candidate’ for Comeback Player of the Year

Chiefs Newcomer Called ‘Intriguing Candidate’ for Comeback Player of the Year