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

Debating Blockbuster Jets’ Trade Scenarios Involving the NFL Draft

Debating Blockbuster Jets’ Trade Scenarios Involving the NFL Draft

Travis Kelce’s Girlfriend Kayla Nicole Reveals Funny How We Met Story

Travis Kelce’s Girlfriend Kayla Nicole Reveals Funny How We Met Story

Jets Are ‘Keeping an Eye on’ 3 Superstars Awaiting Extensions: Report

Jets Are ‘Keeping an Eye on’ 3 Superstars Awaiting Extensions: Report

Jets’ New Superstar Neutralizer Is Expected to ‘Thrive’ in Key Role

Jets’ New Superstar Neutralizer Is Expected to ‘Thrive’ in Key Role

Chiefs Sign Potential Anthony Hitchens Fill-In at LB: Report

Chiefs Sign Potential Anthony Hitchens Fill-In at LB: Report

Jets’ Potential Blockbuster Trade Sends 3 First-Round Prospects to NY

Jets’ Potential Blockbuster Trade Sends 3 First-Round Prospects to NY

Tyreek Hill Reveals Reasons for Leaving Chiefs Kingdom

Tyreek Hill Reveals Reasons for Leaving Chiefs Kingdom

Tyreek Hill Reignites Jets-Dolphins Rivalry at Introductory Presser

Tyreek Hill Reignites Jets-Dolphins Rivalry at Introductory Presser

Zach Wilson Welcomes His Work ‘Dad’ Back to Jets in 2022

Zach Wilson Welcomes His Work ‘Dad’ Back to Jets in 2022

Raiders’ Monster Trade Contributed to Chiefs’ Recent Departure

Raiders’ Monster Trade Contributed to Chiefs’ Recent Departure

Tyreek Hill Sends Message to Fans as Chiefs Address Blockbuster Trade

Tyreek Hill Sends Message to Fans as Chiefs Address Blockbuster Trade

New Signee Roasted Over Ill-Timed Greeting to Chiefs Kingdom

New Signee Roasted Over Ill-Timed Greeting to Chiefs Kingdom

Jets Trade Offer Revealed After Losing out on Tyreek Hill to Dolphins

Jets Trade Offer Revealed After Losing out on Tyreek Hill to Dolphins

Jets Make Final Call on Potential Cut Candidate, Veteran Team Leader

Jets Make Final Call on Potential Cut Candidate, Veteran Team Leader

Chiefs Sign Former Super Bowl Opponent With Kansas Ties: Report

Chiefs Sign Former Super Bowl Opponent With Kansas Ties: Report

Former Chiefs WR Signs With Raiders: Report

Former Chiefs WR Signs With Raiders: Report

Jets Legend Darrelle Revis Sends Powerful Message to Mekhi Becton

Jets Legend Darrelle Revis Sends Powerful Message to Mekhi Becton

NFL Analyst: Chiefs Playoff Concerns Stem From Huge Departure, Rival QBs

NFL Analyst: Chiefs Playoff Concerns Stem From Huge Departure, Rival QBs

Recent NFL Trend Creates Razor-Thin Margin for Jets’ Latest Regime

Recent NFL Trend Creates Razor-Thin Margin for Jets’ Latest Regime

Respected NFL Mind Awards Chiefs ‘Sneaky Signing of the Week’

Respected NFL Mind Awards Chiefs ‘Sneaky Signing of the Week’

Famed NFL Reporter Predicts Jets First-Round Trade for ‘Right Offer’

Famed NFL Reporter Predicts Jets First-Round Trade for ‘Right Offer’

Potential Jets’ Draft Target Compared to Recent 1,000-Yard WR

Potential Jets’ Draft Target Compared to Recent 1,000-Yard WR

Former NFL GM Throws Major Support Behind Jets QB Zach Wilson

Former NFL GM Throws Major Support Behind Jets QB Zach Wilson

Chiefs WR Roasts Patrick Mahomes With Embarrassing Basketball Video

Chiefs WR Roasts Patrick Mahomes With Embarrassing Basketball Video

Ex-Jets QB Signs on to Backup 9-Time Pro Bowler: Report

Ex-Jets QB Signs on to Backup 9-Time Pro Bowler: Report

Jets Assistant ‘Could Face Discipline’ From NFL After Arrest: Report

Jets Assistant ‘Could Face Discipline’ From NFL After Arrest: Report

Chiefs Sign $10.75 Million Weapon for Patrick Mahomes: Report

Chiefs Sign $10.75 Million Weapon for Patrick Mahomes: Report

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion Lands With Panthers: Report

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion Lands With Panthers: Report

Jets Star Recruits $65 Million WR, Trade Talks Could ‘Move Fast’

Jets Star Recruits $65 Million WR, Trade Talks Could ‘Move Fast’

2 Ex-Jets Cuts Sign New Deals, 1 Returns to Bitter AFC East Rival

2 Ex-Jets Cuts Sign New Deals, 1 Returns to Bitter AFC East Rival