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 Add Competition at Kicker, Signaling Last Chance Opportunity

Jets Add Competition at Kicker, Signaling Last Chance Opportunity

NFL Network Insider: ‘Chiefs Are Right up There With Everybody’

NFL Network Insider: ‘Chiefs Are Right up There With Everybody’

Insider Weighs in on First-Year Firings as Jets Fans Debate Robert Saleh

Insider Weighs in on First-Year Firings as Jets Fans Debate Robert Saleh

Stephen A. Calls out Chiefs: ‘What the Hell Are You Jumping Around For?’

Stephen A. Calls out Chiefs: ‘What the Hell Are You Jumping Around For?’

Jets Reveal Multi-Week Injury Timeline for RB Michael Carter

Jets Reveal Multi-Week Injury Timeline for RB Michael Carter

Jets Experts Tackle Killer Errors in Week 11, Future at QB & Head Coach

Jets Experts Tackle Killer Errors in Week 11, Future at QB & Head Coach

Jets’ Trade Deadline Fleecing Becomes Official After Unexpected Cut

Jets’ Trade Deadline Fleecing Becomes Official After Unexpected Cut

Chiefs Promote Preseason Darling for Week 11 vs. Cowboys

Chiefs Promote Preseason Darling for Week 11 vs. Cowboys

Jets Analyst Identifies Best 2022 Free-Agent Option at Tight End

Jets Analyst Identifies Best 2022 Free-Agent Option at Tight End

New York Governor Kathy Hochul Takes Shot at Jets

New York Governor Kathy Hochul Takes Shot at Jets

Hilarious Song Parody Created for Chiefs’ Creed Humphrey [LISTEN]

Hilarious Song Parody Created for Chiefs’ Creed Humphrey [LISTEN]

Jets Rookie RB Michael Carter Zeroing in on Franchise Record

Jets Rookie RB Michael Carter Zeroing in on Franchise Record

Jets Fans Jump on NFL Analysts for Dropping Zach Wilson in QB Re-draft

Jets Fans Jump on NFL Analysts for Dropping Zach Wilson in QB Re-draft

Mic’d Up Chiefs Defender Trash Talks ‘Nervous’ Derek Carr

Mic’d Up Chiefs Defender Trash Talks ‘Nervous’ Derek Carr

Jets Bizarre QB Carousel Could Make NFL History Against Dolphins

Jets Bizarre QB Carousel Could Make NFL History Against Dolphins

Jets Sign Former Raiders Hard Knocks Star to Practice Squad

Jets Sign Former Raiders Hard Knocks Star to Practice Squad

Chiefs Pegged as Best Fit for ‘Top 10’ Free-Agent Safety in 2022

Chiefs Pegged as Best Fit for ‘Top 10’ Free-Agent Safety in 2022

Jets Announce Starting QB in Week 11 & It’s Not Zach Wilson

Jets Announce Starting QB in Week 11 & It’s Not Zach Wilson

12-Year NFL Pro Begs Jets to Promote Standout Rookie

12-Year NFL Pro Begs Jets to Promote Standout Rookie

Chiefs Legend, NFL Hall of Famer Reveals Battle With Stage 4 Cancer

Chiefs Legend, NFL Hall of Famer Reveals Battle With Stage 4 Cancer

Ex-Jets RB Le’Veon Bell Issues Public Statement After Ravens Release

Ex-Jets RB Le’Veon Bell Issues Public Statement After Ravens Release

ESPN Host Rips Jets GM Joe Douglas Over ‘Bottom 5’ Roster

ESPN Host Rips Jets GM Joe Douglas Over ‘Bottom 5’ Roster

Tyrann Mathieu Backs Polarizing Chiefs Figure: ‘I Ride With My Guy’

Tyrann Mathieu Backs Polarizing Chiefs Figure: ‘I Ride With My Guy’

Jets Vet Reveals Postgame Message: ‘Don’t Show up, You Get Replaced’

Jets Vet Reveals Postgame Message: ‘Don’t Show up, You Get Replaced’

Jets Twitter Reacts to the End of the Mike White Era, Bills Blowout

Jets Twitter Reacts to the End of the Mike White Era, Bills Blowout

Jets HC Robert Saleh Explains Questionable Game Plan for Stefon Diggs

Jets HC Robert Saleh Explains Questionable Game Plan for Stefon Diggs

Analysts Peg Jets as ‘Scary Game’ for Bills, ‘This Is Their Super Bowl’

Analysts Peg Jets as ‘Scary Game’ for Bills, ‘This Is Their Super Bowl’

Jets Team ‘Showman’ Drawing Attention on & off the Field

Jets Team ‘Showman’ Drawing Attention on & off the Field

Chiefs Will Turn to Third-Stringer to Protect Patrick Mahomes vs. Raiders

Chiefs Will Turn to Third-Stringer to Protect Patrick Mahomes vs. Raiders

Jets Fans Troll Former First-Round Bust After Unnecessary Slight

Jets Fans Troll Former First-Round Bust After Unnecessary Slight