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’ Zach Wilson Addresses Mike White-Sized Elephant in the Room

Jets’ Zach Wilson Addresses Mike White-Sized Elephant in the Room

Struggling Jets Youngster Could Be Forced Into Sink or Swim Role

Struggling Jets Youngster Could Be Forced Into Sink or Swim Role

Momentum Shifting Towards Chiefs in Odell Beckham Sweepstakes: Report

Momentum Shifting Towards Chiefs in Odell Beckham Sweepstakes: Report

Corey Davis Gives ‘Full Throttle’ Update as Jets First-Rounder Returns

Corey Davis Gives ‘Full Throttle’ Update as Jets First-Rounder Returns

Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes Address Report Linking Odell Beckham to Chiefs

Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes Address Report Linking Odell Beckham to Chiefs

Jets Fan Favorite Could Miss Week 10 After Tough Luck Continues

Jets Fan Favorite Could Miss Week 10 After Tough Luck Continues

Chiefs’ Melvin Ingram Provides Immediate Spark as Defense Thrives

Chiefs’ Melvin Ingram Provides Immediate Spark as Defense Thrives

Analyst Cites NFL History, Warning Jets Not to Give up on Zach Wilson

Analyst Cites NFL History, Warning Jets Not to Give up on Zach Wilson

Jets Fill-in Announces New York Exit After Release: ‘I’m Out!’

Jets Fill-in Announces New York Exit After Release: ‘I’m Out!’

Chiefs’ L’Jarius Sneed Reveals How Packers Gave Away Key 4th Quarter Play

Chiefs’ L’Jarius Sneed Reveals How Packers Gave Away Key 4th Quarter Play

Jets Experts Grade Joe Douglas, Debate Zach Wilson vs. Mike White

Jets Experts Grade Joe Douglas, Debate Zach Wilson vs. Mike White

3 Jets That Deserve to Be Released Before the End of the Season

3 Jets That Deserve to Be Released Before the End of the Season

Chiefs Star Honors the Armed Forces With Tribute to Parents & Veterans

Chiefs Star Honors the Armed Forces With Tribute to Parents & Veterans

Jets Teammates Rally Around Fallen Brother on Twitter After Injury

Jets Teammates Rally Around Fallen Brother on Twitter After Injury

Jets Fan Rich Eisen Begs Football Gods in Must-Listen Monologue

Jets Fan Rich Eisen Begs Football Gods in Must-Listen Monologue

3 Factors Stand in Between Chiefs, Odell Beckham Marriage

3 Factors Stand in Between Chiefs, Odell Beckham Marriage

Jets ‘Greatest Strength’ Manhandled as Colts Break Offensive Record

Jets ‘Greatest Strength’ Manhandled as Colts Break Offensive Record

Jets Fans Outraged Over Backhanded Deleted Tweet of Zach Wilson

Jets Fans Outraged Over Backhanded Deleted Tweet of Zach Wilson

Jets & Colts Will Be Without Key Pieces After Final Injury Report

Jets & Colts Will Be Without Key Pieces After Final Injury Report

Chiefs Sign Ex-Packers Tight End to Practice Squad

Chiefs Sign Ex-Packers Tight End to Practice Squad

Jets’ Joe Douglas Discusses Reluctance to Sell, Potential Extensions

Jets’ Joe Douglas Discusses Reluctance to Sell, Potential Extensions

Ex-Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe Comes to Odell Beckham’s Defense in Viral Video

Ex-Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe Comes to Odell Beckham’s Defense in Viral Video

Jets See Positive Injury Update in Area of Need, Setback to Mekhi Becton

Jets See Positive Injury Update in Area of Need, Setback to Mekhi Becton

Chiefs Move on From Laurent Duvernay-Tardif in Deadline Deal: Report

Chiefs Move on From Laurent Duvernay-Tardif in Deadline Deal: Report

NFL Analyst Rips Chiefs After Win: ‘It’s a Boring Football Team’

NFL Analyst Rips Chiefs After Win: ‘It’s a Boring Football Team’

Jets Hire ‘Personal QB Coach’ for Zach Wilson & Mike White: Report

Jets Hire ‘Personal QB Coach’ for Zach Wilson & Mike White: Report

Jets Cornerbacks Pass Tough Test With No. 1 NFL Rank Against Bengals

Jets Cornerbacks Pass Tough Test With No. 1 NFL Rank Against Bengals

NFL Analyst Calls Jets ‘Scary’: ‘They’re Afraid of Nothing Apparently’

NFL Analyst Calls Jets ‘Scary’: ‘They’re Afraid of Nothing Apparently’

Jets’ Offensive Explosion Under Mike White Raises Baffling Question

Jets’ Offensive Explosion Under Mike White Raises Baffling Question

Chiefs ‘Dream Trade’ Suggests Deal for 3-Time 1,000-Yard Receiver

Chiefs ‘Dream Trade’ Suggests Deal for 3-Time 1,000-Yard Receiver