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

Jets 8-Year Pro Praises Zach Wilson for ‘Demanding Greatness’

Jets 8-Year Pro Praises Zach Wilson for ‘Demanding Greatness’

NFL Analyst Pegs Chiefs as Top Landing Spot for Reliable Slot WR in 2022

NFL Analyst Pegs Chiefs as Top Landing Spot for Reliable Slot WR in 2022

Jets Could Start Ex-Vikings Redemption Story After More Positive Tests

Jets Could Start Ex-Vikings Redemption Story After More Positive Tests

Raiders ‘Eyeing’ Ex-Jets HC to Fill Jon Gruden Coaching Vacancy

Raiders ‘Eyeing’ Ex-Jets HC to Fill Jon Gruden Coaching Vacancy

Tyrann Mathieu Contract Projection Could Price Chiefs out of Contention

Tyrann Mathieu Contract Projection Could Price Chiefs out of Contention

NFL Analyst Insults Jets’ Entire Rookie Class With Unbelievable Snub

NFL Analyst Insults Jets’ Entire Rookie Class With Unbelievable Snub

2 Jets out for Season as 10-Plus Players Could Be Returning in Week 17

2 Jets out for Season as 10-Plus Players Could Be Returning in Week 17

Patrick Mahomes Sends Ultimate Christmas Gift to Son of Cowboys Star

Patrick Mahomes Sends Ultimate Christmas Gift to Son of Cowboys Star

Jets’ Zach Wilson Revealed His Postgame Message to Trevor Lawrence

Jets’ Zach Wilson Revealed His Postgame Message to Trevor Lawrence

Jets Rookie Feeling ‘Blessed’ After Position Change Sparks Breakout

Jets Rookie Feeling ‘Blessed’ After Position Change Sparks Breakout

Jets’ Zach Wilson Caps Record-Setting Day With ‘Fat Man TD’ [WATCH]

Jets’ Zach Wilson Caps Record-Setting Day With ‘Fat Man TD’ [WATCH]

Chiefs Provide Update on Chris Jones’ Week 16 Availability

Chiefs Provide Update on Chris Jones’ Week 16 Availability

2 Chiefs Superstars Nearly Became Jets in 2013: Report

2 Chiefs Superstars Nearly Became Jets in 2013: Report

Jets Sign 2 Ex-Patriots Rookies to Practice Squad as Outbreak Worsens

Jets Sign 2 Ex-Patriots Rookies to Practice Squad as Outbreak Worsens

Patrick Mahomes Talks up Josh Gordon’s New ‘Expanded Role’ vs. Steelers

Patrick Mahomes Talks up Josh Gordon’s New ‘Expanded Role’ vs. Steelers

4 Chiefs Return to Practice as Andy Reid Addresses Outbreak

4 Chiefs Return to Practice as Andy Reid Addresses Outbreak

2 Ex-Chiefs Sign Last-Chance Opportunities With Super Bowl Contenders

2 Ex-Chiefs Sign Last-Chance Opportunities With Super Bowl Contenders

Jets Reveal Backup Plan With Robert Saleh in Danger of Missing Week 16

Jets Reveal Backup Plan With Robert Saleh in Danger of Missing Week 16

Alijah Vera-Tucker Among 13 Jets Now in Danger of Missing Week 16

Alijah Vera-Tucker Among 13 Jets Now in Danger of Missing Week 16

Another Chiefs Superstar in Danger of Missing Steelers Game: ‘It’s a Mess’

Another Chiefs Superstar in Danger of Missing Steelers Game: ‘It’s a Mess’

Robert Saleh Implies 2 Inactive Jets Were Benched Against Dolphins

Robert Saleh Implies 2 Inactive Jets Were Benched Against Dolphins

Potential Jets Free-Agent Target Suffers Torn ACL, Creating Catch-22

Potential Jets Free-Agent Target Suffers Torn ACL, Creating Catch-22

Chiefs Legend Explains What Makes Andy Reid so Successful

Chiefs Legend Explains What Makes Andy Reid so Successful

Experts Evaluate Jets’ Impending Free Agents, Zach Wilson & CB Situation

Experts Evaluate Jets’ Impending Free Agents, Zach Wilson & CB Situation

Robert Saleh, Zach Wilson Explain Offensive Disappearance in Week 15

Robert Saleh, Zach Wilson Explain Offensive Disappearance in Week 15

Jets Legend Joe Namath Praises Offense After Wild Highlight-Reel Play

Jets Legend Joe Namath Praises Offense After Wild Highlight-Reel Play

Potential Jets’ Round 2 Target, 5-Star Recruit Declares for NFL Draft

Potential Jets’ Round 2 Target, 5-Star Recruit Declares for NFL Draft

Chiefs Unsung Hero From Week 15 Has Shown Promising Potential

Chiefs Unsung Hero From Week 15 Has Shown Promising Potential

Jets All-or-Nothing Bruiser Is Tackling His Way Towards an Extension

Jets All-or-Nothing Bruiser Is Tackling His Way Towards an Extension

Important Jets Veteran ‘on the Fence’ for Week 15 in Miami

Important Jets Veteran ‘on the Fence’ for Week 15 in Miami