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 Make Starting Safety Promotion Official With Roster Move

Jets Make Starting Safety Promotion Official With Roster Move

Jets Offensive Line Bounces Back but Weak Link Is Evident

Jets Offensive Line Bounces Back but Weak Link Is Evident

Michael Carter Leads Jets Rookie Movement as Several Shine in Week 2

Michael Carter Leads Jets Rookie Movement as Several Shine in Week 2

Jets’ Secret Weapon vs. Patriots Stems From Understated Advantage

Jets’ Secret Weapon vs. Patriots Stems From Understated Advantage

Jets Week 2 Injury Report Finalizes, Rules out Key Patriots Linebacker

Jets Week 2 Injury Report Finalizes, Rules out Key Patriots Linebacker

Jets’ Zach Wilson Has Humorous Response to Mac Jones Question [LOOK]

Jets’ Zach Wilson Has Humorous Response to Mac Jones Question [LOOK]

NFL Experts Weigh in on Jets-Patriots Debate: Zach Wilson vs. Mac Jones

NFL Experts Weigh in on Jets-Patriots Debate: Zach Wilson vs. Mac Jones

Jets’ Quinnen Williams His Own Worst Critic, ‘in N.Y. You Gotta Win’

Jets’ Quinnen Williams His Own Worst Critic, ‘in N.Y. You Gotta Win’

Jets’ Robert Saleh ‘Ready to Play Chess’ if Patriots Double Corey Davis

Jets’ Robert Saleh ‘Ready to Play Chess’ if Patriots Double Corey Davis

Jets Call on Reinforcements for Mekhi Becton & Lamarcus Joyner Injuries

Jets Call on Reinforcements for Mekhi Becton & Lamarcus Joyner Injuries

Jets Replace Braden Mann With Former Super Bowl Champion

Jets Replace Braden Mann With Former Super Bowl Champion

5 Underrated Jets Week 1 Performances Feature CB Bryce Hall

5 Underrated Jets Week 1 Performances Feature CB Bryce Hall

Jets Provide Encouraging Injury Update on Left Tackle Mekhi Becton

Jets Provide Encouraging Injury Update on Left Tackle Mekhi Becton

Jets Experts Debate O-Line Concerns, Highlight Week 1 Silver Linings

Jets Experts Debate O-Line Concerns, Highlight Week 1 Silver Linings

Jets Star Injured, Carted off in Bittersweet Moment for Zach Wilson [LOOK]

Jets Star Injured, Carted off in Bittersweet Moment for Zach Wilson [LOOK]

Jets’ Week 1 Inactives Help Clear up Multiple Questions at Panthers

Jets’ Week 1 Inactives Help Clear up Multiple Questions at Panthers

Jets’ Zach Wilson’s Next-Level Preparation May ‘Violate Player Rules’

Jets’ Zach Wilson’s Next-Level Preparation May ‘Violate Player Rules’

Jets Safety Hits Injured Reserve as 2 Players Sign From Practice Squad

Jets Safety Hits Injured Reserve as 2 Players Sign From Practice Squad

Jets’ Brandin Echols Deserves First Shot at Open Cornerback Job

Jets’ Brandin Echols Deserves First Shot at Open Cornerback Job

Jets Scouting: Brian Burns Leads Panthers’ Youth Movement, Limiting CMC

Jets Scouting: Brian Burns Leads Panthers’ Youth Movement, Limiting CMC

Jets Will See Shake up at Wide Receiver After Mid-Week Injury

Jets Will See Shake up at Wide Receiver After Mid-Week Injury

Mike LaFleur Reveals Jets’ Game Plan at Running Back Versus Panthers

Mike LaFleur Reveals Jets’ Game Plan at Running Back Versus Panthers

Status of Jets Left Tackle Mekhi Becton Revealed for Panthers Opener

Status of Jets Left Tackle Mekhi Becton Revealed for Panthers Opener

Jets’ Corey Davis Knows He’s ‘a No. 1 Receiver,’ Ready to Prove It

Jets’ Corey Davis Knows He’s ‘a No. 1 Receiver,’ Ready to Prove It

Jets Announce 2021 Team Captains With Rewarding Stipulation

Jets Announce 2021 Team Captains With Rewarding Stipulation

Ex-Jets’ Free-Agent Bust Agrees to Practice Squad Deal

Ex-Jets’ Free-Agent Bust Agrees to Practice Squad Deal

Jets Found New Team Leader That Embodies Steve McLendon

Jets Found New Team Leader That Embodies Steve McLendon

Jets’ Joe Douglas Listed Amongst Least Trusted GMs by NFL Agents

Jets’ Joe Douglas Listed Amongst Least Trusted GMs by NFL Agents

Jets Nickelback Javelin Guidry Could Undergo Key Positional Swap

Jets Nickelback Javelin Guidry Could Undergo Key Positional Swap

‘Challenge Accepted’: Jets’ 2021 Betting Preview Offers Underdog Odds

‘Challenge Accepted’: Jets’ 2021 Betting Preview Offers Underdog Odds