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’ Recent Waiver Steal Could Turn Into Next John Franklin-Myers

Jets’ Recent Waiver Steal Could Turn Into Next John Franklin-Myers

Jets Work out Hard-Hitting Ex-Patriot With Ties to Robert Saleh

Jets Work out Hard-Hitting Ex-Patriot With Ties to Robert Saleh

Jets Provide Discouraging Week 1 News on WR Jamison Crowder

Jets Provide Discouraging Week 1 News on WR Jamison Crowder

Shaq Lawson’s Greatest Attribute Matches Jets’ Area of Weakness

Shaq Lawson’s Greatest Attribute Matches Jets’ Area of Weakness

Tony Romo Compares Jets’ Rookie Zach Wilson to 2 Former NFL MVPs

Tony Romo Compares Jets’ Rookie Zach Wilson to 2 Former NFL MVPs

Jets’ 2020 Third-Round Pick Waived in Unexpected Post-Deadline Cut

Jets’ 2020 Third-Round Pick Waived in Unexpected Post-Deadline Cut

Jets Release Projected Starter in Surprise Move, Add Extra Safety

Jets Release Projected Starter in Surprise Move, Add Extra Safety

Jets Add 2 Prospects, Sign Several to Practice Squad as Waivers Clear

Jets Add 2 Prospects, Sign Several to Practice Squad as Waivers Clear

Jets Initial Depth Chart Revealed, Expected Changes on Horizon

Jets Initial Depth Chart Revealed, Expected Changes on Horizon

Jets’ List of Available Linebackers Features Multiple 2nd-Round Picks

Jets’ List of Available Linebackers Features Multiple 2nd-Round Picks

Jets Final Roster Cuts: Douglas Cleans House at Multiple Positions

Jets Final Roster Cuts: Douglas Cleans House at Multiple Positions

Predicting Jets’ Roster Cuts at QB, WR & CB, Thoughts on Shaq Lawson

Predicting Jets’ Roster Cuts at QB, WR & CB, Thoughts on Shaq Lawson

Josh Johnson Headlines 5 Jets That May Threaten 53-Man Roster

Josh Johnson Headlines 5 Jets That May Threaten 53-Man Roster

Jets Trade for Former AFC East Foe, Fill Pass-Rusher Void

Jets Trade for Former AFC East Foe, Fill Pass-Rusher Void

Isaiah Dunn Headlines 5 Jets That Could Be Waived After Eagles Game

Isaiah Dunn Headlines 5 Jets That Could Be Waived After Eagles Game

Undrafted Rookie’s Game-Saving TD Presents Jets With Massive Decision

Undrafted Rookie’s Game-Saving TD Presents Jets With Massive Decision

Jets-Eagles Inactive Report Includes Zach Wilson as Late Scratch

Jets-Eagles Inactive Report Includes Zach Wilson as Late Scratch

Jets Host Eagles: Key Bubble Candidates & How to Watch

Jets Host Eagles: Key Bubble Candidates & How to Watch

2-Time NFL Champ Impressed by Zach Wilson’s Mentality on Risk-Taking

2-Time NFL Champ Impressed by Zach Wilson’s Mentality on Risk-Taking

Jets’ Vinny Curry Reveals Medical Setback in Sentimental Statement

Jets’ Vinny Curry Reveals Medical Setback in Sentimental Statement

Robert Saleh Sees Major Similarities Between Jets Rookie & All-Pro LB

Robert Saleh Sees Major Similarities Between Jets Rookie & All-Pro LB

Robert Saleh Provides Insight on Jets’ Pass Protection Struggles

Robert Saleh Provides Insight on Jets’ Pass Protection Struggles

Robert Saleh’s Challenge to Jets CBs: Can You Win on Third Down?

Robert Saleh’s Challenge to Jets CBs: Can You Win on Third Down?

Latest Jets’ Injury Shakes up Entire Linebacker Core

Latest Jets’ Injury Shakes up Entire Linebacker Core

5 Jets’ Flops Versus Packers Feature Isaiah Dunn & Jason Pinnock

5 Jets’ Flops Versus Packers Feature Isaiah Dunn & Jason Pinnock

5 Under-the-Radar Jets Winners Against Packers Feature Michael Carter

5 Under-the-Radar Jets Winners Against Packers Feature Michael Carter

Jets Zach Wilson Amazes With Near-Perfect Passer Rating Versus Packers

Jets Zach Wilson Amazes With Near-Perfect Passer Rating Versus Packers

How to Watch Jets Versus Packers, Including the Full Injury Report

How to Watch Jets Versus Packers, Including the Full Injury Report

Packers Primer: Top Storylines & Jets Bubble Players to Watch

Packers Primer: Top Storylines & Jets Bubble Players to Watch

Polarizing First-Round QB Talent Would Cost Jets Next to Nothing

Polarizing First-Round QB Talent Would Cost Jets Next to Nothing