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 Should Pounce on 2019 NFL Kicking Leader After Unexpected Release

Jets Should Pounce on 2019 NFL Kicking Leader After Unexpected Release

Jets Provide Injury Update on Mekhi Becton — and It’s Not Great

Jets Provide Injury Update on Mekhi Becton — and It’s Not Great

Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu Explains Sideline Outburst in Week 6

Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu Explains Sideline Outburst in Week 6

Jets on Bye Week Adjustments: Not Just Throwing ‘Junk at the Wall’

Jets on Bye Week Adjustments: Not Just Throwing ‘Junk at the Wall’

Tyrann Mathieu Reveals Injury, Rips Media in Deleted Tweet: ‘Cry Baby A****’

Tyrann Mathieu Reveals Injury, Rips Media in Deleted Tweet: ‘Cry Baby A****’

Jets Could Benefit From Injury Setback, Sam Darnold Stands in the Way

Jets Could Benefit From Injury Setback, Sam Darnold Stands in the Way

Chiefs Announce Roster Move to Help Cover for Chris Jones

Chiefs Announce Roster Move to Help Cover for Chris Jones

3 Coverage Stats Prove Jets’ Bryce Hall Is Becoming a Shutdown CB

3 Coverage Stats Prove Jets’ Bryce Hall Is Becoming a Shutdown CB

Jets Starter Calls Mike LaFleur ‘One of the Best O-Coordinators’

Jets Starter Calls Mike LaFleur ‘One of the Best O-Coordinators’

WFT Superstar Joins Lengthy List of Offensive Injuries vs. Chiefs

WFT Superstar Joins Lengthy List of Offensive Injuries vs. Chiefs

Former Jets All-Pro Bart Scott Destroys NFL WR in Must-Listen Rant

Former Jets All-Pro Bart Scott Destroys NFL WR in Must-Listen Rant

Former All-Pro Claims 2 QBs Are Better Than Patrick Mahomes

Former All-Pro Claims 2 QBs Are Better Than Patrick Mahomes

Recent NFL Cut Validates Jets Decision to Trust in Rookie

Recent NFL Cut Validates Jets Decision to Trust in Rookie

Analytics Portray Jets Offensive Line as Jekyll & Hyde Group in 2021

Analytics Portray Jets Offensive Line as Jekyll & Hyde Group in 2021

Jets WR Elijah Moore Reflects on Early Struggles in Social Media Post

Jets WR Elijah Moore Reflects on Early Struggles in Social Media Post

Jets’ Zach Wilson Leaving New York for Bye Week to Clear His Head

Jets’ Zach Wilson Leaving New York for Bye Week to Clear His Head

Chiefs Add 2 RB Reinforcements, Cut Preseason Darling

Chiefs Add 2 RB Reinforcements, Cut Preseason Darling

Ex-Jets No. 1 Pick Blasts ‘Fraud’ Jon Gruden in ESPN Rant

Ex-Jets No. 1 Pick Blasts ‘Fraud’ Jon Gruden in ESPN Rant

Chiefs’ Rookie Top-Graded NFL Player at Position Through 5 Weeks

Chiefs’ Rookie Top-Graded NFL Player at Position Through 5 Weeks

Jets ‘Hopeful’ 2 Key Veterans Can Return After Week 6 Bye

Jets ‘Hopeful’ 2 Key Veterans Can Return After Week 6 Bye

Chiefs’ Defensive Statistic ‘Worst Mark in NFL History’ Through Week 5

Chiefs’ Defensive Statistic ‘Worst Mark in NFL History’ Through Week 5

Zach Wilson’s Rocky Start With Jets Mirrors 2020 MVP Finalist

Zach Wilson’s Rocky Start With Jets Mirrors 2020 MVP Finalist

Jets Experts Discuss Defensive Execution, Marcus Maye & Denzel Mims

Jets Experts Discuss Defensive Execution, Marcus Maye & Denzel Mims

Jets Teammate Advocates for Denzel Mims to Get More Playing Time

Jets Teammate Advocates for Denzel Mims to Get More Playing Time

Zach Wilson & Robert Saleh Respond to Criticism of Jets’ Slow Starts

Zach Wilson & Robert Saleh Respond to Criticism of Jets’ Slow Starts

Charismatic WR Humiliates Jets Teammates With Hilarious London Quiz

Charismatic WR Humiliates Jets Teammates With Hilarious London Quiz

Jets’ John Franklin-Myers Keeps Promise in Heartfelt Moment [LOOK]

Jets’ John Franklin-Myers Keeps Promise in Heartfelt Moment [LOOK]

Jets’ Signing Having Understated Impact on Field, Vocal One off It

Jets’ Signing Having Understated Impact on Field, Vocal One off It

Andy Reid Provides Update on Chris Jones’ Week 5 Status

Andy Reid Provides Update on Chris Jones’ Week 5 Status

Highly Anticipated Jets Rookie Will Be Active Against Falcons

Highly Anticipated Jets Rookie Will Be Active Against Falcons