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 ‘Had Interest’ in Recent $12.5 Million Signing: Report

Chiefs ‘Had Interest’ in Recent $12.5 Million Signing: Report

Mekhi Becton’s Trainer Sets the Record Straight: ‘This S*** Needs to Stop’

Mekhi Becton’s Trainer Sets the Record Straight: ‘This S*** Needs to Stop’

Jets Show Interest in ‘Last Chance U’ Alum With Inspirational Rise

Jets Show Interest in ‘Last Chance U’ Alum With Inspirational Rise

Chiefs Spend Player Visit on Self-Proclaimed Best WR in the Draft

Chiefs Spend Player Visit on Self-Proclaimed Best WR in the Draft

Recent Jets Cut Gets New Deal Days After His Release: Report

Recent Jets Cut Gets New Deal Days After His Release: Report

Patrick Mahomes Shows off Daughter’s Adorable Outfit for The Masters [LOOK]

Patrick Mahomes Shows off Daughter’s Adorable Outfit for The Masters [LOOK]

Sam Darnold Opens up About Jets Fans, Reveals Final Message to Management

Sam Darnold Opens up About Jets Fans, Reveals Final Message to Management

Jets ‘Visit’ Signals Team May Not Be Done Adding at Area of Need

Jets ‘Visit’ Signals Team May Not Be Done Adding at Area of Need

Expert Predicts Chiefs First-Round Blockbuster With Division Rival

Expert Predicts Chiefs First-Round Blockbuster With Division Rival

Woody Johnson, Jets Pledge $1 Million in Humanitarian Effort: Report

Woody Johnson, Jets Pledge $1 Million in Humanitarian Effort: Report

Chiefs Reserve Hints at Retirement on Social Media

Chiefs Reserve Hints at Retirement on Social Media

‘Gap Penetrator’ Visits With Jets After Dominant 2-Sack Senior Bowl

‘Gap Penetrator’ Visits With Jets After Dominant 2-Sack Senior Bowl

Ex-Chiefs Edge Rusher Signs With 5th Team in 6 Seasons

Ex-Chiefs Edge Rusher Signs With 5th Team in 6 Seasons

Chiefs Free-Agent RB Darrel Williams Visits With NFC Contender

Chiefs Free-Agent RB Darrel Williams Visits With NFC Contender

Jets’ Greg Van Roten Sounds off on Media Access & ‘Twitter Bloggers’

Jets’ Greg Van Roten Sounds off on Media Access & ‘Twitter Bloggers’

Contract Details Allow Former First-Round Talent ‘To Go Eat’ With Jets

Contract Details Allow Former First-Round Talent ‘To Go Eat’ With Jets

Jets Fans Debate D.K. Metcalf Trade After New Update From NFL Insider

Jets Fans Debate D.K. Metcalf Trade After New Update From NFL Insider

Recent Jets Veteran, Football Legend Breaks Silence on NFL Future

Recent Jets Veteran, Football Legend Breaks Silence on NFL Future

Analyst Connects Chiefs to Polarizing Backup QB to Patrick Mahomes

Analyst Connects Chiefs to Polarizing Backup QB to Patrick Mahomes

Hundreds React as Travis Kelce’s April Fools Joke Goes Viral

Hundreds React as Travis Kelce’s April Fools Joke Goes Viral

Chiefs Linked to 20-Year Old NFL Legacy, ‘Forgotten’ Prospect of Class

Chiefs Linked to 20-Year Old NFL Legacy, ‘Forgotten’ Prospect of Class

Social Media Roasts Ex-Jets WR Robby Anderson After Recruitment Plea

Social Media Roasts Ex-Jets WR Robby Anderson After Recruitment Plea

Chiefs Urged to Swipe Veteran Pass Rusher From Major AFC Rival

Chiefs Urged to Swipe Veteran Pass Rusher From Major AFC Rival

Ex-Jets Fan Favorite Touted as ‘Homerun’ Coaching Hire

Ex-Jets Fan Favorite Touted as ‘Homerun’ Coaching Hire

Chris Jones’ Cryptic Tweet Draws Speculation From Chiefs Kingdom

Chris Jones’ Cryptic Tweet Draws Speculation From Chiefs Kingdom

Jets QB Zach Wilson Spotted With New Woman on Miami Beach [LOOK]

Jets QB Zach Wilson Spotted With New Woman on Miami Beach [LOOK]

Joe Douglas Reveals Jets’ Expectations for Mekhi Becton in 2022

Joe Douglas Reveals Jets’ Expectations for Mekhi Becton in 2022

Recent Offensive Addition Labeled Chiefs’ ‘Worst Free-Agent Signing’

Recent Offensive Addition Labeled Chiefs’ ‘Worst Free-Agent Signing’

Jets HC Robert Saleh Willing to ‘Bare-Knuckle’ Box Over No. 4 Pick

Jets HC Robert Saleh Willing to ‘Bare-Knuckle’ Box Over No. 4 Pick

Patrick & Brittany Mahomes React to Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock

Patrick & Brittany Mahomes React to Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock