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 Provide Final Injury Update on Clyde-Edwards Helaire vs. Bills

Chiefs Provide Final Injury Update on Clyde-Edwards Helaire vs. Bills

Ex-Jets QB Sam Darnold’s Fate May Lie With Polarizing Ex-Giants HC

Ex-Jets QB Sam Darnold’s Fate May Lie With Polarizing Ex-Giants HC

Legendary Patriots Coach Admits Team Needs WR Like Jets’ Braxton Berrios

Legendary Patriots Coach Admits Team Needs WR Like Jets’ Braxton Berrios

NFL Analyst Explains Why Andy Reid May Surpass Bill Belichick as GOAT

NFL Analyst Explains Why Andy Reid May Surpass Bill Belichick as GOAT

Ex-Jets OL Says Prospect ‘Sounds Exactly Like D’Brickashaw Ferguson’

Ex-Jets OL Says Prospect ‘Sounds Exactly Like D’Brickashaw Ferguson’

Chiefs’ Nick Allegretti Roasts 2 Teammates for Having ‘Bricks’ as Hands

Chiefs’ Nick Allegretti Roasts 2 Teammates for Having ‘Bricks’ as Hands

‘Stained’ Jets Cut Signs With Bears as Potential Replacement Emerges

‘Stained’ Jets Cut Signs With Bears as Potential Replacement Emerges

Chiefs Bulk Trenches With 2 Veteran Signings, Cut Reserve RB

Chiefs Bulk Trenches With 2 Veteran Signings, Cut Reserve RB

Stephen A. Smith Believes Chiefs-Bills Winner Is Super Bowl Bound

Stephen A. Smith Believes Chiefs-Bills Winner Is Super Bowl Bound

Nick Mangold Talks Mekhi Becton Unknowns, Jets Drafting Top-10 Center

Nick Mangold Talks Mekhi Becton Unknowns, Jets Drafting Top-10 Center

NFC Playoff Rematch Provides Jets With Super Bowl Roadmap

NFC Playoff Rematch Provides Jets With Super Bowl Roadmap

Patrick Mahomes Joins Analyst in Roasting Travis Kelce’s Game Day Outfit

Patrick Mahomes Joins Analyst in Roasting Travis Kelce’s Game Day Outfit

Ex-Jets Run-Stuffer Visits Super Bowl Contender After Contract Expires

Ex-Jets Run-Stuffer Visits Super Bowl Contender After Contract Expires

Jets Burner WR Among 8 Practice Squad Players Set to Hit Free Agency

Jets Burner WR Among 8 Practice Squad Players Set to Hit Free Agency

Patrick Mahomes Jokingly Blamed Andy Reid for Preventing TD Catch

Patrick Mahomes Jokingly Blamed Andy Reid for Preventing TD Catch

Experts Identify Jets’ 2021 Free-Agent Mistakes, Dream Trades & Targets

Experts Identify Jets’ 2021 Free-Agent Mistakes, Dream Trades & Targets

Twitter Reacts to Creative Chiefs Touchdowns From Steelers Blowout

Twitter Reacts to Creative Chiefs Touchdowns From Steelers Blowout

Zach Wilson Treats Jets Offensive Line After Near Top-10 Finish

Zach Wilson Treats Jets Offensive Line After Near Top-10 Finish

Former Chiefs Second-Round Draft Pick ‘Found Dead in Federal Prison’

Former Chiefs Second-Round Draft Pick ‘Found Dead in Federal Prison’

Fan Favorite Tight End Prospect Joins ‘Team Jets’ for Senior Bowl

Fan Favorite Tight End Prospect Joins ‘Team Jets’ for Senior Bowl

Jets Fans Debate After NFL Draft Analyst Proposes Polarizing Strategy

Jets Fans Debate After NFL Draft Analyst Proposes Polarizing Strategy

Chiefs Provide Ruling on Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Darrel Williams

Chiefs Provide Ruling on Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Darrel Williams

Jets Veteran Leader Makes Curious Comments About Mekhi Becton

Jets Veteran Leader Makes Curious Comments About Mekhi Becton

Steelers Pro Bowler Could Return From Injured Reserve vs. Chiefs

Steelers Pro Bowler Could Return From Injured Reserve vs. Chiefs

Giants Legend Explains How Jets QB Zach Wilson ‘Can Elevate Talent’

Giants Legend Explains How Jets QB Zach Wilson ‘Can Elevate Talent’

Recent Jets Cut Signs With NFC Super Bowl Contender

Recent Jets Cut Signs With NFC Super Bowl Contender

Chiefs Sign 6 Including Former College Offensive Player of Year

Chiefs Sign 6 Including Former College Offensive Player of Year

Ex-NFL All-Pro Thinks Jets Will Be Successful Sooner Than Giants

Ex-NFL All-Pro Thinks Jets Will Be Successful Sooner Than Giants

Andy Reid Provides Updates on Tyreek Hill, Chiefs Running Back Room

Andy Reid Provides Updates on Tyreek Hill, Chiefs Running Back Room

Robert Saleh ‘Vocal’ About Bringing Back Jets Veteran Mentor

Robert Saleh ‘Vocal’ About Bringing Back Jets Veteran Mentor