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 Retain Key Spot-Starter as 6-Year NFL Pro Poached by Seahawks

Chiefs Retain Key Spot-Starter as 6-Year NFL Pro Poached by Seahawks

Jets Free-Agent Spending Provides Clear Game Plan for NFL Draft

Jets Free-Agent Spending Provides Clear Game Plan for NFL Draft

Jets Fans Get Wish as Joe Douglas Re-Signs 2021 Success Story: Report

Jets Fans Get Wish as Joe Douglas Re-Signs 2021 Success Story: Report

Chiefs Bringing Back Former Playoff Hero on 1-Year Deal: Report

Chiefs Bringing Back Former Playoff Hero on 1-Year Deal: Report

Jets Bring Back Cult Hero on 1-Year Deal, Add to Area of Need

Jets Bring Back Cult Hero on 1-Year Deal, Add to Area of Need

2022 Free Agency ‘Rival’ Steals Jets’ Insurance Policy on 3-Year Deal

2022 Free Agency ‘Rival’ Steals Jets’ Insurance Policy on 3-Year Deal

Jets Sign Promising 25-Year Old With Coaching Ties, Address Secondary

Jets Sign Promising 25-Year Old With Coaching Ties, Address Secondary

Jets Have ‘Mutual Interest’ With No. 1 Free-Agent Target: Report

Jets Have ‘Mutual Interest’ With No. 1 Free-Agent Target: Report

Chiefs’ $31.5 Million Signing ‘Cements’ Tyrann Mathieu’s Exit From KC

Chiefs’ $31.5 Million Signing ‘Cements’ Tyrann Mathieu’s Exit From KC

Jets a Finalist for Former Defensive Player of the Year in 2019: Report

Jets a Finalist for Former Defensive Player of the Year in 2019: Report

Jets Teammates React to Final Decision on Free Agent Braxton Berrios

Jets Teammates React to Final Decision on Free Agent Braxton Berrios

Jets NFL Free Agency Primer: Latest on Rumors, Targets & Strategy

Jets NFL Free Agency Primer: Latest on Rumors, Targets & Strategy

Jets ‘in the Mix’ to Sign Former Pro Bowl WR1 in Free Agency: Report

Jets ‘in the Mix’ to Sign Former Pro Bowl WR1 in Free Agency: Report

Insider Links Chiefs’ Frank Clark to NFC Contender as Potential ‘New Home’

Insider Links Chiefs’ Frank Clark to NFC Contender as Potential ‘New Home’

Jets May Not Be ‘Major Players for the Top Free Agents’: Report

Jets May Not Be ‘Major Players for the Top Free Agents’: Report

Jets Could Upgrade on Foley Fatukasi With Robert Saleh Disciple

Jets Could Upgrade on Foley Fatukasi With Robert Saleh Disciple

Tyrann Mathieu Criticizes NFL With Deleted Tweet Supporting Peer [LOOK]

Tyrann Mathieu Criticizes NFL With Deleted Tweet Supporting Peer [LOOK]

Jets Vet Makes Not-So-Subtle Pitch to Tyrann Mathieu After Recent Link

Jets Vet Makes Not-So-Subtle Pitch to Tyrann Mathieu After Recent Link

Brittany Matthews Shares Bachelorette Video Ahead of Mahomes Wedding in Hawaii

Brittany Matthews Shares Bachelorette Video Ahead of Mahomes Wedding in Hawaii

Zach Wilson Begins Training With Fellow First-Round Quarterback [WATCH]

Zach Wilson Begins Training With Fellow First-Round Quarterback [WATCH]

Jets Re-Sign Veteran Safety After Impressive Stint in 2021

Jets Re-Sign Veteran Safety After Impressive Stint in 2021

4-Time All-Pro Publicly Rips Into Jets & Giants for Major Injury Trend

4-Time All-Pro Publicly Rips Into Jets & Giants for Major Injury Trend

Travis Kelce Responds to Teen Superfan’s Podcast Request [WATCH]

Travis Kelce Responds to Teen Superfan’s Podcast Request [WATCH]

Former Chiefs Pro Bowler ‘Poised to Hit Free Agency’ Again: Report

Former Chiefs Pro Bowler ‘Poised to Hit Free Agency’ Again: Report

Jets Fans Ruthlessly Troll Seahawks, Jamal Adams After Russell Wilson Trade

Jets Fans Ruthlessly Troll Seahawks, Jamal Adams After Russell Wilson Trade

Jets ‘in Talks’ to Sign Veteran Quarterback: Report

Jets ‘in Talks’ to Sign Veteran Quarterback: Report

Allen Robinson Among Jets’ Top Options After Franchise Tag Deadline

Allen Robinson Among Jets’ Top Options After Franchise Tag Deadline

Jets Owner Woody Johnson Has Sights Set on $3 Billion Purchase: Report

Jets Owner Woody Johnson Has Sights Set on $3 Billion Purchase: Report

3 Veteran Names Trending in Jets Ongoing Search at Right Guard

3 Veteran Names Trending in Jets Ongoing Search at Right Guard

Jets Expected to Pass on No. 1 CB in Free Agency, Target Veteran: Report

Jets Expected to Pass on No. 1 CB in Free Agency, Target Veteran: Report