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

3 of Patrick Mahomes’ Closest People Ranked Among NFL’s ‘Most Hated’

3 of Patrick Mahomes’ Closest People Ranked Among NFL’s ‘Most Hated’

‘Outside-the-Box’ $68 Million Trade Candidate Could Solve Jets Defensive Line

‘Outside-the-Box’ $68 Million Trade Candidate Could Solve Jets Defensive Line

Jets Open up on Immediate Future of Denzel Mims & Braxton Berrios

Jets Open up on Immediate Future of Denzel Mims & Braxton Berrios

Do-It-All Playmaker Suggested as Chiefs Offensive Spark in Free Agency

Do-It-All Playmaker Suggested as Chiefs Offensive Spark in Free Agency

Fan-Favorite Jets Free Agent Target Expects to Be Available: Report

Fan-Favorite Jets Free Agent Target Expects to Be Available: Report

Sports Personality Trolls Jets With Patrick Mahomes-Related Cheap Shot

Sports Personality Trolls Jets With Patrick Mahomes-Related Cheap Shot

Jets’ Zach Wilson Named Top Young QB in Key Area by Senior NFL Writer

Jets’ Zach Wilson Named Top Young QB in Key Area by Senior NFL Writer

Chiefs Named as Trade Destination for Former ‘Generational Talent’

Chiefs Named as Trade Destination for Former ‘Generational Talent’

Only 1 Team Outranks Jets as Better Landing Spot for Saquon Barkley

Only 1 Team Outranks Jets as Better Landing Spot for Saquon Barkley

Fans Receive Update on Tyreek Hill’s Future With Chiefs

Fans Receive Update on Tyreek Hill’s Future With Chiefs

Jets Hint at Edge Rusher Draft Strategy: ‘There’s Not That Splash Name’

Jets Hint at Edge Rusher Draft Strategy: ‘There’s Not That Splash Name’

GM Brett Veach Says Chiefs Want to Retain Polarizing Defender

GM Brett Veach Says Chiefs Want to Retain Polarizing Defender

Robert Saleh Addresses Idea of Jets Drafting ‘Unicorns’ Top 10

Robert Saleh Addresses Idea of Jets Drafting ‘Unicorns’ Top 10

Mekhi Becton’s Quiet Response at NFL Analyst Has Loud Results [WATCH]

Mekhi Becton’s Quiet Response at NFL Analyst Has Loud Results [WATCH]

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Clears Air Regarding Eric Bieniemy Rumors

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Clears Air Regarding Eric Bieniemy Rumors

New Development Could Increase Jets’ Chances of Signing Cowboys Starter

New Development Could Increase Jets’ Chances of Signing Cowboys Starter

Potential Jets Draft Target Reminds Expert of Jonathan Vilma

Potential Jets Draft Target Reminds Expert of Jonathan Vilma

Jets Experts Debate Drafting ‘the Unicorn,’ Trading up & Poaching Rivals

Jets Experts Debate Drafting ‘the Unicorn,’ Trading up & Poaching Rivals

AFC Rival Emerging as a Favorite to Land Tyrann Mathieu

AFC Rival Emerging as a Favorite to Land Tyrann Mathieu

Potential Jets WR1 Target Restructures, GM Has ‘No Plans to Trade’: Report

Potential Jets WR1 Target Restructures, GM Has ‘No Plans to Trade’: Report

Wild NFL Draft Trade Scenario Mocks Jets ‘No. 1 Prospect’ in Class

Wild NFL Draft Trade Scenario Mocks Jets ‘No. 1 Prospect’ in Class

Chiefs Urged to Follow ‘Rams Model’ to Acquire 1 of 3 Pass Rushers

Chiefs Urged to Follow ‘Rams Model’ to Acquire 1 of 3 Pass Rushers

Jets Ex-Captain Poached by Cowboys in Free Agency Prediction

Jets Ex-Captain Poached by Cowboys in Free Agency Prediction

10-Plus Jets’ Free-Agent Targets Listed as Franchise Tag Candidates

10-Plus Jets’ Free-Agent Targets Listed as Franchise Tag Candidates

49ers Defender Calls Out Chiefs’ Travis Kelce: ‘Tell Him I Said It’

49ers Defender Calls Out Chiefs’ Travis Kelce: ‘Tell Him I Said It’

Jets Should Target Gifted Third-Rounder in Need of ‘Change of Scenery’

Jets Should Target Gifted Third-Rounder in Need of ‘Change of Scenery’

Robert Saleh Sheds Light on Jets’ 2022 Plan at Kicker

Robert Saleh Sheds Light on Jets’ 2022 Plan at Kicker

Chiefs’ Mock Draft Sleeper Could Solve Frank Clark Problem

Chiefs’ Mock Draft Sleeper Could Solve Frank Clark Problem

SNY Analyst Calls Attention to 3 Positions Jets Targeting in Free Agency

SNY Analyst Calls Attention to 3 Positions Jets Targeting in Free Agency

Ex-Jets RB Accused of Aggravated Assault Faces 5 New Charges: Report

Ex-Jets RB Accused of Aggravated Assault Faces 5 New Charges: Report