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

Travis Kelce Calls Chiefs Teammate Real Deal: ‘Sick of All the Haters’

Travis Kelce Calls Chiefs Teammate Real Deal: ‘Sick of All the Haters’

Twitter Reacts to Chiefs’ Walk-off Overtime Victory Over Chargers

Twitter Reacts to Chiefs’ Walk-off Overtime Victory Over Chargers

Robert Saleh Vows Jets Will Play ‘Meaningful’ Football in December

Robert Saleh Vows Jets Will Play ‘Meaningful’ Football in December

NYC Radio Host Claims Jets Are ‘Secretly Moving the Franchise’

NYC Radio Host Claims Jets Are ‘Secretly Moving the Franchise’

Jets Linked to ‘One of the Best All-Around Guards in Football’

Jets Linked to ‘One of the Best All-Around Guards in Football’

Tyrann Mathieu Tells Chiefs to Re-Sign CB in ‘Bonkers’ 2022 Free Agency

Tyrann Mathieu Tells Chiefs to Re-Sign CB in ‘Bonkers’ 2022 Free Agency

Former Chiefs Undrafted Prospect Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

Former Chiefs Undrafted Prospect Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

Former Pro Bowler Credits Unexpected Jet With ‘Team MVP’ in 2021

Former Pro Bowler Credits Unexpected Jet With ‘Team MVP’ in 2021

Jets Expect ‘Good Influx of Guys’ in Week 15 as Several Starters Return

Jets Expect ‘Good Influx of Guys’ in Week 15 as Several Starters Return

Jets Face Crucial Decision on Defensive Tackle Foley Fatukasi in 2022

Jets Face Crucial Decision on Defensive Tackle Foley Fatukasi in 2022

Chiefs Predicted to Offer Orlando Brown Jr. 9-Figure Contract in 2022

Chiefs Predicted to Offer Orlando Brown Jr. 9-Figure Contract in 2022

Jets Backups Combine for Epic Failure During Week 14 Audition

Jets Backups Combine for Epic Failure During Week 14 Audition

Chiefs Defense Dedicates Raiders Rout to Missing Teammate

Chiefs Defense Dedicates Raiders Rout to Missing Teammate

NFL Analyst Believes Travis Kelce’s ‘Best Days Are Behind Him’

NFL Analyst Believes Travis Kelce’s ‘Best Days Are Behind Him’

Jets Twitter Trolls NFL Media After Insider Reveals Jaguars Dysfunction

Jets Twitter Trolls NFL Media After Insider Reveals Jaguars Dysfunction

NFL Analyst Says It’s Time for Jets to Part Ways With C.J. Mosley

NFL Analyst Says It’s Time for Jets to Part Ways With C.J. Mosley

Andy Reid, Chiefs Share Classy Tributes After Death of Demaryius Thomas

Andy Reid, Chiefs Share Classy Tributes After Death of Demaryius Thomas

Key Raiders Playmaker Ruled out Ahead of Matchup With Chiefs

Key Raiders Playmaker Ruled out Ahead of Matchup With Chiefs

Jets Teammates & Staff Pay Tribute to WR Demaryius Thomas

Jets Teammates & Staff Pay Tribute to WR Demaryius Thomas

Jets Rising Star & Veteran Running Back Ruled out Against Saints

Jets Rising Star & Veteran Running Back Ruled out Against Saints

Jets Week 13 Injury Could Mean the Return of an Offensive Liability

Jets Week 13 Injury Could Mean the Return of an Offensive Liability

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby on Chiefs Offense: ‘They Have a Lot of Eye Candy’

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby on Chiefs Offense: ‘They Have a Lot of Eye Candy’

Jets’ Elijah Moore ‘Respectfully’ Puts the NFL on Notice With Video

Jets’ Elijah Moore ‘Respectfully’ Puts the NFL on Notice With Video

Jets Named as Possible 2022 Landing Spot for Recent Franchise-Killer at CB

Jets Named as Possible 2022 Landing Spot for Recent Franchise-Killer at CB

Ex-Jets Star Suffers Season-Ending Injury, Closes Book on Historic Trade

Ex-Jets Star Suffers Season-Ending Injury, Closes Book on Historic Trade

Jets Speed Demon Could See Action in Week 14, Ex-UDFA Signs With WFT

Jets Speed Demon Could See Action in Week 14, Ex-UDFA Signs With WFT

Tyrann Mathieu Silences Broncos Troll After Chiefs Victory

Tyrann Mathieu Silences Broncos Troll After Chiefs Victory

Ex-Jets HC Rex Ryan Reacts to Eagles Shade: ‘We Gotta Drop the Mitts’

Ex-Jets HC Rex Ryan Reacts to Eagles Shade: ‘We Gotta Drop the Mitts’

Stephen A. Educates on Chiefs’ Offensive Issues: ‘People See the Recipe’

Stephen A. Educates on Chiefs’ Offensive Issues: ‘People See the Recipe’

Jets Experts Examine Kicker Mess & Zach Wilson’s Ongoing ‘Process’

Jets Experts Examine Kicker Mess & Zach Wilson’s Ongoing ‘Process’