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 Replace Alex Kessman With Former Top-2 Kicking Prospect in 2018

Jets Replace Alex Kessman With Former Top-2 Kicking Prospect in 2018

Jets’ Zach Wilson Commended for ‘Best Game of the Year’ vs. Eagles

Jets’ Zach Wilson Commended for ‘Best Game of the Year’ vs. Eagles

Chiefs Will Be Short 2 Coaches vs. Broncos on Sunday Night

Chiefs Will Be Short 2 Coaches vs. Broncos on Sunday Night

Jets’ Zach Wilson Studied Lessons From Tom Brady During Eagles Prep

Jets’ Zach Wilson Studied Lessons From Tom Brady During Eagles Prep

2 Potential Chiefs Starters Downgraded to Out on Week 13 Injury Report

2 Potential Chiefs Starters Downgraded to Out on Week 13 Injury Report

Tyrann Mathieu Campaigns for Forgotten Chiefs Pro Bowl Snub

Tyrann Mathieu Campaigns for Forgotten Chiefs Pro Bowl Snub

Ex-Chief Eric Berry Opens up on Disappearance, Potential NFL Return

Ex-Chief Eric Berry Opens up on Disappearance, Potential NFL Return

Mecole Hardman Officially Demoted by Chiefs in More Ways Than One

Mecole Hardman Officially Demoted by Chiefs in More Ways Than One

Quinnen Williams Spreads Holiday Joy in the Midst of Jets Pro Bowl Bid

Quinnen Williams Spreads Holiday Joy in the Midst of Jets Pro Bowl Bid

Motivated Broncos Won’t ‘Dwell on Past’ as Chiefs Look to Extend Streak

Motivated Broncos Won’t ‘Dwell on Past’ as Chiefs Look to Extend Streak

Jets Mock Draft LSU All-American With Jamal Adams Pick, Add O-Line at 5

Jets Mock Draft LSU All-American With Jamal Adams Pick, Add O-Line at 5

Jets Could Benefit From Recent Joe Douglas Trade Against Eagles

Jets Could Benefit From Recent Joe Douglas Trade Against Eagles

Jets’ Robert Saleh Declares Open Competition: ‘May the Best Man Win’

Jets’ Robert Saleh Declares Open Competition: ‘May the Best Man Win’

This Zach Wilson Improv Play Led Jets Over Texans [LOOK]

This Zach Wilson Improv Play Led Jets Over Texans [LOOK]

Tyreek Hill Accepts Usain Bolt’s Wager: ‘It’s Getting Kinda Personal’

Tyreek Hill Accepts Usain Bolt’s Wager: ‘It’s Getting Kinda Personal’

Jets Former UDFA May Have Stolen Back Starting Job in Week 12

Jets Former UDFA May Have Stolen Back Starting Job in Week 12

Top 5 Graded Chiefs at the Bye Include 3 Superstars & 2 Breakouts

Top 5 Graded Chiefs at the Bye Include 3 Superstars & 2 Breakouts

Jets’ John Franklin-Myers Makes Madden Request After Week 12 Breakout

Jets’ John Franklin-Myers Makes Madden Request After Week 12 Breakout

Jets’ Robert Saleh Explains Bold 4th Down Change of Heart vs. Texans

Jets’ Robert Saleh Explains Bold 4th Down Change of Heart vs. Texans

Reactions Pour in After Death of Chiefs Legend Curley Culp

Reactions Pour in After Death of Chiefs Legend Curley Culp

Zach Wilson Shows off New Jets-Themed Sports Car [LOOK]

Zach Wilson Shows off New Jets-Themed Sports Car [LOOK]

Jets Analysts Outline Expectations for Zach Wilson Against Texans

Jets Analysts Outline Expectations for Zach Wilson Against Texans

Patrick Mahomes, Brittany Matthews Show off Sterling at First Thanksgiving

Patrick Mahomes, Brittany Matthews Show off Sterling at First Thanksgiving

Stat Proves Chiefs Defense Has Been Elite Since Week 8

Stat Proves Chiefs Defense Has Been Elite Since Week 8

NFL Pundit Calls Jets HC Robert Saleh a ‘Whiff’ During ‘Insane Take’

NFL Pundit Calls Jets HC Robert Saleh a ‘Whiff’ During ‘Insane Take’

Jets Teammate States ‘Pup’ Zach Wilson Has ‘Grown Into His Bark’

Jets Teammate States ‘Pup’ Zach Wilson Has ‘Grown Into His Bark’

Next Few Weeks Could Determine Jets Future at Cornerback

Next Few Weeks Could Determine Jets Future at Cornerback

Ex-Jets Replacement Thomas Morstead Announces Next Chapter

Ex-Jets Replacement Thomas Morstead Announces Next Chapter

Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill Roasts Patrick Mahomes With Hilarious Tweet

Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill Roasts Patrick Mahomes With Hilarious Tweet

Jets Sign Newcomer to Active Roster After Strong Week 11 Audition

Jets Sign Newcomer to Active Roster After Strong Week 11 Audition