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

Key Jets Assistant Taking on ‘Much More Prominent Role’ in 2022: Report

Key Jets Assistant Taking on ‘Much More Prominent Role’ in 2022: Report

ESPN Experts Split Between Chiefs & One Challenger for AFC West Crown

ESPN Experts Split Between Chiefs & One Challenger for AFC West Crown

Jets Credited With Lone AFC East Player on Exclusive Top-25 Rank

Jets Credited With Lone AFC East Player on Exclusive Top-25 Rank

Jets Finalize Contract With Future Starter for $13.1 Million: Report

Jets Finalize Contract With Future Starter for $13.1 Million: Report

Chiefs’ Juan Thornhill Calls Out Bills & Bengals After Schedule Reveal

Chiefs’ Juan Thornhill Calls Out Bills & Bengals After Schedule Reveal

NFL Insider Reveals Zach Wilson’s New ‘Buffed-up’ Weight in 2022

NFL Insider Reveals Zach Wilson’s New ‘Buffed-up’ Weight in 2022

Chiefs Could ‘Make a Dart Throw’ at Former No. 11 Overall Pick

Chiefs Could ‘Make a Dart Throw’ at Former No. 11 Overall Pick

Jets Experts Highlight Final Free-Agent Targets, Most Brutal Games on Schedule

Jets Experts Highlight Final Free-Agent Targets, Most Brutal Games on Schedule

NFL Study Ranks Jets Draft in Terms of Fan Approval, Rival Finishes Near Bottom

NFL Study Ranks Jets Draft in Terms of Fan Approval, Rival Finishes Near Bottom

Jets ‘Mystery Man’ Rookie Brings ‘Tantalizing Mix of Promise & Concern’

Jets ‘Mystery Man’ Rookie Brings ‘Tantalizing Mix of Promise & Concern’

NFL Pundit Ranks Chiefs Rookie as Top-2 ‘Sneaky Good’ Draft Pick

NFL Pundit Ranks Chiefs Rookie as Top-2 ‘Sneaky Good’ Draft Pick

Shrewd Jets Pickup Labeled as ‘Most Underrated Player’ Heading Into 2022

Shrewd Jets Pickup Labeled as ‘Most Underrated Player’ Heading Into 2022

Chiefs Reassign Tyrann Mathieu’s No. 32 Jersey, Josh Gordon Also Swaps Numbers

Chiefs Reassign Tyrann Mathieu’s No. 32 Jersey, Josh Gordon Also Swaps Numbers

Patrick Mahomes Roasted in Chargers’ Viral Tweet [LOOK]

Patrick Mahomes Roasted in Chargers’ Viral Tweet [LOOK]

Jets Starters React to 2022 NFL Schedule Release

Jets Starters React to 2022 NFL Schedule Release

Bills Poach ‘Rising’ Front Office Member From Jets: Report

Bills Poach ‘Rising’ Front Office Member From Jets: Report

Ex-Chiefs Wide Receiver Earns Tryout With Colts: Report

Ex-Chiefs Wide Receiver Earns Tryout With Colts: Report

Jets Crushing Competition With ‘Most Popular’ Offseason Bet at Sportsbook

Jets Crushing Competition With ‘Most Popular’ Offseason Bet at Sportsbook

Date Revealed for Super Bowl Rematch Between Chiefs, Buccaneers

Date Revealed for Super Bowl Rematch Between Chiefs, Buccaneers

Ex-Jets Wide Receiver Skips Town to Sign With Raiders: Report

Ex-Jets Wide Receiver Skips Town to Sign With Raiders: Report

Jets’ Carl Lawson Provides Recovery Timetable for Achilles Injury

Jets’ Carl Lawson Provides Recovery Timetable for Achilles Injury

NFL Analyst Suggests Chiefs Reunion With All-Pro Pass Rusher

NFL Analyst Suggests Chiefs Reunion With All-Pro Pass Rusher

Jets’ Zach Wilson ‘Set up’ to Mirror Ex-NFL MVP in Year 2, Says Analyst

Jets’ Zach Wilson ‘Set up’ to Mirror Ex-NFL MVP in Year 2, Says Analyst

Recent Jets Cut Clears Waivers, Remains With Franchise as Reserve

Recent Jets Cut Clears Waivers, Remains With Franchise as Reserve

Chiefs Rookie Ran ‘Full Speed Down the Street’ Yelling After Being Drafted

Chiefs Rookie Ran ‘Full Speed Down the Street’ Yelling After Being Drafted

Jets Veteran Hints at Expensive Jersey Number Sale With Sauce Gardner

Jets Veteran Hints at Expensive Jersey Number Sale With Sauce Gardner

Jets May Have Altered Draft Plans if Garrett Wilson Was Unavailable: Report

Jets May Have Altered Draft Plans if Garrett Wilson Was Unavailable: Report

Jets Sign College Teammate of Jermaine Johnson, Announce 2 Cuts

Jets Sign College Teammate of Jermaine Johnson, Announce 2 Cuts

Chiefs Rookie Continues to Dominate: ‘Almost Too Good for This Camp’

Chiefs Rookie Continues to Dominate: ‘Almost Too Good for This Camp’

Jets HC Robert Saleh Open to Veteran Reunion: ‘The Door Is Not Closed Here’

Jets HC Robert Saleh Open to Veteran Reunion: ‘The Door Is Not Closed Here’