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 Reveals Takeaways From Chat With Idol Aaron Rodgers

Jets Zach Wilson Reveals Takeaways From Chat With Idol Aaron Rodgers

Adversity Hits as Major Jets Star Done for Season With Torn Achilles

Adversity Hits as Major Jets Star Done for Season With Torn Achilles

Jets O-Lineman Announces Surprise Retirement as NY Travels to Green Bay

Jets O-Lineman Announces Surprise Retirement as NY Travels to Green Bay

Nathan Shepherd Compares Jets D-Line to Avengers, We Determine the Rest

Nathan Shepherd Compares Jets D-Line to Avengers, We Determine the Rest

Jets Announce First Round of Cuts, Promising UDFA Headlines Group

Jets Announce First Round of Cuts, Promising UDFA Headlines Group

Jets’ Undrafted Edge Rusher Keeps Climbing, Pushing for First-Team Role

Jets’ Undrafted Edge Rusher Keeps Climbing, Pushing for First-Team Role

Jets Linebacker C.J. Mosley Has a Bold Warning for the Rest of the NFL

Jets Linebacker C.J. Mosley Has a Bold Warning for the Rest of the NFL

Zach Wilson Leads First-Round Rookie QBs, Earns High Mark in Jets Debut

Zach Wilson Leads First-Round Rookie QBs, Earns High Mark in Jets Debut

Jets Updates: A Star Returns From Injury, Another Is Delayed, Rookie Cut

Jets Updates: A Star Returns From Injury, Another Is Delayed, Rookie Cut

5 Biggest Losers of Jets’ Preseason Week 1 Feature Kenny Yeboah

5 Biggest Losers of Jets’ Preseason Week 1 Feature Kenny Yeboah

Experts Predict Jets’ First 5 Cuts, Highlight Snoopy Bowl Standouts

Experts Predict Jets’ First 5 Cuts, Highlight Snoopy Bowl Standouts

5 Biggest Winners of Jets’ Preseason Week 1 Feature Denzel Mims

5 Biggest Winners of Jets’ Preseason Week 1 Feature Denzel Mims

Composed Rookie Quarterback Zach Wilson Stands Tall in Jets Debut

Composed Rookie Quarterback Zach Wilson Stands Tall in Jets Debut

2 Wide Receivers Headline Jets Injury Report Against Giants

2 Wide Receivers Headline Jets Injury Report Against Giants

Unique Jets-Giants Head-to-Head Matchups Feature a Familiar Face

Unique Jets-Giants Head-to-Head Matchups Feature a Familiar Face

Jets Reporter Sounds off With Epic Denzel Mims Rant [LISTEN]

Jets Reporter Sounds off With Epic Denzel Mims Rant [LISTEN]

Deflating Injury Could Sideline Jets’ Rising Star for Giants Opener

Deflating Injury Could Sideline Jets’ Rising Star for Giants Opener

Zach Wilson on Jets’ Ferocious Pass-Rush: ‘It’s Great for Us’

Zach Wilson on Jets’ Ferocious Pass-Rush: ‘It’s Great for Us’

Obsessive Jets Edge Rusher Dominates, Deserves ‘National Recognition’

Obsessive Jets Edge Rusher Dominates, Deserves ‘National Recognition’

Jets’ RB Depth Chart Takes Shape, Ty Johnson Slips as Vet Leads Pack

Jets’ RB Depth Chart Takes Shape, Ty Johnson Slips as Vet Leads Pack

Emmy-Nominated Series ‘One Jets Drive’ Returns, How to Watch

Emmy-Nominated Series ‘One Jets Drive’ Returns, How to Watch

With Injuries Mounting at Guard, Jets Claim ‘Coveted’ UDFA

With Injuries Mounting at Guard, Jets Claim ‘Coveted’ UDFA

Late-Round Rookie Gets Starting Nod in Jets’ Unofficial Depth Chart

Late-Round Rookie Gets Starting Nod in Jets’ Unofficial Depth Chart

Jets Must Call About ‘Available’ 2020 First-Round Cornerback Talent

Jets Must Call About ‘Available’ 2020 First-Round Cornerback Talent

Jets Green & White Scrimmage Highlight Reel, Defense Reigns Supreme

Jets Green & White Scrimmage Highlight Reel, Defense Reigns Supreme

Jets Green & White Scrimmage: Players to Watch & Best Ways to Stream

Jets Green & White Scrimmage: Players to Watch & Best Ways to Stream

Jets Take Hits at Offensive Guard After ‘Nagging Injuries’ & Absences

Jets Take Hits at Offensive Guard After ‘Nagging Injuries’ & Absences

Jets Add Journeyman at Position of Need, Cut Ties With Wide Receiver

Jets Add Journeyman at Position of Need, Cut Ties With Wide Receiver

Jets Restart QB Window as AFC East Rival Makes Financial Commitment

Jets Restart QB Window as AFC East Rival Makes Financial Commitment

Jets Running Back Michael Carter Is Taking up a New ‘College Major’

Jets Running Back Michael Carter Is Taking up a New ‘College Major’