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

Tyrann Mathieu’s 2022 Guarantee Gains Attention: ‘I’m Calling It Now’

Tyrann Mathieu’s 2022 Guarantee Gains Attention: ‘I’m Calling It Now’

ESPN Ranks Jets 2nd in NFL for Valuable Offseason Metric

ESPN Ranks Jets 2nd in NFL for Valuable Offseason Metric

NFL Insider Tags Jets’ Mekhi Becton as ‘Deep Sleeper’ in Trade Talks

NFL Insider Tags Jets’ Mekhi Becton as ‘Deep Sleeper’ in Trade Talks

Patrick Mahomes’ Greatest NFL Rival Passes Baton in Retirement Post

Patrick Mahomes’ Greatest NFL Rival Passes Baton in Retirement Post

2021 Free Agency Decision May Haunt Jets as Super Bowl Catalyst Emerges

2021 Free Agency Decision May Haunt Jets as Super Bowl Catalyst Emerges

Tyreek Hill, Teammates Respond to Postgame Smack Talk From Bengals CB

Tyreek Hill, Teammates Respond to Postgame Smack Talk From Bengals CB

Jets Experts Give Prospects & Vets to Avoid, React to Tom Brady News

Jets Experts Give Prospects & Vets to Avoid, React to Tom Brady News

Jets Culture Changer Signing Could Be Cut After Inaugural Season

Jets Culture Changer Signing Could Be Cut After Inaugural Season

‘Thousands’ Rally Around Brittany Matthews’ Latest Social Campaign

‘Thousands’ Rally Around Brittany Matthews’ Latest Social Campaign

Chiefs Rivals Among ‘Most Stressed’ NFL Fanbases, According to Study

Chiefs Rivals Among ‘Most Stressed’ NFL Fanbases, According to Study

NFL Study Determines Stress-Level for Jets Fans After 4-Win Season

NFL Study Determines Stress-Level for Jets Fans After 4-Win Season

Giants First-Round Talent Listed as Free Agent Jets Should ‘Avoid’

Giants First-Round Talent Listed as Free Agent Jets Should ‘Avoid’

Joe Burrow’s Father Jokes About Chiefs Roots With Viral Photo [LOOK]

Joe Burrow’s Father Jokes About Chiefs Roots With Viral Photo [LOOK]

Latest in Raiders Coaching Search Could Impact Jets’ Bitter Rival

Latest in Raiders Coaching Search Could Impact Jets’ Bitter Rival

Jets Insider Endorses Polarizing Free Agent: ‘Get Saleh on Line 1’

Jets Insider Endorses Polarizing Free Agent: ‘Get Saleh on Line 1’

NFL Analyst Put on Blast for Uninformed Chiefs Comment

NFL Analyst Put on Blast for Uninformed Chiefs Comment

Chiefs Fans Pay Back Josh Allen, Bills Mafia With $173,000 Gift

Chiefs Fans Pay Back Josh Allen, Bills Mafia With $173,000 Gift

49ers Ax Ex-Jets Safety Days Before NFC Championship Game

49ers Ax Ex-Jets Safety Days Before NFC Championship Game

Jets First-Year Talent Earns Lone Spot on PFWA’s All-Rookie Team

Jets First-Year Talent Earns Lone Spot on PFWA’s All-Rookie Team

Chiefs ‘Expecting’ 2 Integral Pieces to Return for AFC Final: Report

Chiefs ‘Expecting’ 2 Integral Pieces to Return for AFC Final: Report

Jets Work out 6-Foot-5 Weapon & CFL Hybrid at Tight End: Report

Jets Work out 6-Foot-5 Weapon & CFL Hybrid at Tight End: Report

49ers Free Agent Could Be Home-Run Addition Jets Need at RB

49ers Free Agent Could Be Home-Run Addition Jets Need at RB

Brittany Matthews Shares ‘Oops’ Moment After Historic Chiefs Win [LOOK]

Brittany Matthews Shares ‘Oops’ Moment After Historic Chiefs Win [LOOK]

Jets Will Regret QB Pick ‘More Than Ken O’Brien Over Dan Marino,’ Says Author

Jets Will Regret QB Pick ‘More Than Ken O’Brien Over Dan Marino,’ Says Author

Patrick Mahomes Leaks Inside Info on Travis Kelce’s Season-Saving Play

Patrick Mahomes Leaks Inside Info on Travis Kelce’s Season-Saving Play

Patrick Mahomes Shares First Reaction to Jaw-Dropping Win Over Bills

Patrick Mahomes Shares First Reaction to Jaw-Dropping Win Over Bills

Ex-Jets Pass Rusher Plays Role of 49ers’ Savior vs. Packers

Ex-Jets Pass Rusher Plays Role of 49ers’ Savior vs. Packers

Chiefs Elevation Could Replace Former All-Pro Acquisition vs. Bills

Chiefs Elevation Could Replace Former All-Pro Acquisition vs. Bills

Randy Moss Has Epic QB Comparison for Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen

Randy Moss Has Epic QB Comparison for Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen

Jets Can Benefit Greatly From Chain Reaction of Key Giants Decision

Jets Can Benefit Greatly From Chain Reaction of Key Giants Decision