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

10 Jets Earn ‘Future’ Opportunity as Joe Douglas Hints at Offseason Plan

10 Jets Earn ‘Future’ Opportunity as Joe Douglas Hints at Offseason Plan

AFC Rival Takes Step Toward Poaching Eric Bieniemy From Chiefs: Report

AFC Rival Takes Step Toward Poaching Eric Bieniemy From Chiefs: Report

Jets Fans, Twitter Reacts to Dolphins’ Surprise Firing of Brian Flores

Jets Fans, Twitter Reacts to Dolphins’ Surprise Firing of Brian Flores

Jets’ Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Addresses Chances of Returning in 2022

Jets’ Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Addresses Chances of Returning in 2022

Patrick Mahomes Thought Nick Bolton Might Pull a ‘Daniel Jones’

Patrick Mahomes Thought Nick Bolton Might Pull a ‘Daniel Jones’

Jets Begin Offseason Cuts: Former First-Round Pick, Veteran Safety Axed

Jets Begin Offseason Cuts: Former First-Round Pick, Veteran Safety Axed

Greek Power Rusher Deemed ‘Perfect’ Fit for Jets Defense in Draft

Greek Power Rusher Deemed ‘Perfect’ Fit for Jets Defense in Draft

Former Chiefs Third-Round Pick Placed on Injured Reserve

Former Chiefs Third-Round Pick Placed on Injured Reserve

Jets Fans React to Potential Subliminal Message From Mekhi Becton

Jets Fans React to Potential Subliminal Message From Mekhi Becton

Willie Colon, Brian Costello Hash out Zach Wilson ‘Selfish’ Comments

Willie Colon, Brian Costello Hash out Zach Wilson ‘Selfish’ Comments

Jets’ Mike LaFleur Ends 4th Down Debate: ‘There’s No More to Talk About’

Jets’ Mike LaFleur Ends 4th Down Debate: ‘There’s No More to Talk About’

Jets MVP Makes 2022 Recruitment Pitch: ‘If You’re Scared… Don’t Come’

Jets MVP Makes 2022 Recruitment Pitch: ‘If You’re Scared… Don’t Come’

NFL Analyst Guarantees Super Bowl Lock: ‘I Know How It’s Ending’

NFL Analyst Guarantees Super Bowl Lock: ‘I Know How It’s Ending’

‘Millions’ of Fans Seeking $6 Billion From Jets & Giants in New Lawsuit

‘Millions’ of Fans Seeking $6 Billion From Jets & Giants in New Lawsuit

Update on Orlando Brown, Clyde Edwards-Helaire Provided by Chiefs

Update on Orlando Brown, Clyde Edwards-Helaire Provided by Chiefs

Jets Insider Highlights Latest Joe Douglas Trade Victim From 2021

Jets Insider Highlights Latest Joe Douglas Trade Victim From 2021

Jets WR Attempts to ‘Steal’ Football Back From Child After TD [WATCH]

Jets WR Attempts to ‘Steal’ Football Back From Child After TD [WATCH]

Brittany Matthews Goes on Twitter Rant Amid Chiefs Loss to Bengals

Brittany Matthews Goes on Twitter Rant Amid Chiefs Loss to Bengals

Jets Snag 6-Foot-6 Behemoth off Waivers After George Fant Injury

Jets Snag 6-Foot-6 Behemoth off Waivers After George Fant Injury

Jets Report Surfaces on Potential Braxton Berrios Extension

Jets Report Surfaces on Potential Braxton Berrios Extension

NFL Analyst Claps Back at Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu: ‘We Were Right’

NFL Analyst Claps Back at Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu: ‘We Were Right’

Evaluating Zach Wilson vs. Tom Brady, Denzel Mims Future With Jets

Evaluating Zach Wilson vs. Tom Brady, Denzel Mims Future With Jets

Robert Saleh Blasts Jets Coaches for Final Fourth-Down Miscue

Robert Saleh Blasts Jets Coaches for Final Fourth-Down Miscue

Zach Wilson Surpasses Joe Namath for Jets Rookie QB Streak

Zach Wilson Surpasses Joe Namath for Jets Rookie QB Streak

Returning Chiefs Veteran Could Fill-in for Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Returning Chiefs Veteran Could Fill-in for Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Robert Saleh Details Traits Jets Will Target at Need Position in 2022

Robert Saleh Details Traits Jets Will Target at Need Position in 2022

Jets See 4 Starters Return in Week 17, Avoiding Calamity vs. Bucs

Jets See 4 Starters Return in Week 17, Avoiding Calamity vs. Bucs

Analyst Would Start NFL Team With This Rising QB Over Patrick Mahomes

Analyst Would Start NFL Team With This Rising QB Over Patrick Mahomes

Jets Twitter Explodes After Zach Wilson Joins Elite Rookie Group

Jets Twitter Explodes After Zach Wilson Joins Elite Rookie Group

Jets Add Longshot to Depleted TE Room, Rookie Could Earn First Start

Jets Add Longshot to Depleted TE Room, Rookie Could Earn First Start