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’ Keelan Cole Explains Fluidity in ‘Explosive’ Receiver Room

Jets’ Keelan Cole Explains Fluidity in ‘Explosive’ Receiver Room

Jets’ High-Impact Free Agent Not Getting the Attention He Deserves

Jets’ High-Impact Free Agent Not Getting the Attention He Deserves

Tight End Could Play Kyle Juszczyk Fullback Role for Jets

Tight End Could Play Kyle Juszczyk Fullback Role for Jets

NFL Insider Disrespects New York Jets & Robert Saleh in 2021

NFL Insider Disrespects New York Jets & Robert Saleh in 2021

Jets’ Safety Duo Could Mirror Earl Thomas & Kam Chancellor

Jets’ Safety Duo Could Mirror Earl Thomas & Kam Chancellor

2 Jets Make the Cut in Pro Football Focus’ Top 25 Under Age 25

2 Jets Make the Cut in Pro Football Focus’ Top 25 Under Age 25

Former Pro Bowler Says Morgan Moses Won’t ‘Sign With Jets to Be Guard’

Former Pro Bowler Says Morgan Moses Won’t ‘Sign With Jets to Be Guard’

NFL Analytics Expert Predicts Jets’ Toughest 4-Game Stretch in 2021

NFL Analytics Expert Predicts Jets’ Toughest 4-Game Stretch in 2021

Robert Saleh Wants Jets to Form ‘Shifting, Organic Identity’

Robert Saleh Wants Jets to Form ‘Shifting, Organic Identity’

John Benton’s Jets Offensive Line Will ‘Attack the Defense’

John Benton’s Jets Offensive Line Will ‘Attack the Defense’

Jets’ Coaches Back Young QB Room, Call Zach Wilson a ‘Fast Study’

Jets’ Coaches Back Young QB Room, Call Zach Wilson a ‘Fast Study’

Plot Thickens at CB2 as Jets’ Minicamp Is Underway

Plot Thickens at CB2 as Jets’ Minicamp Is Underway

Jets LT Mekhi Becton on Weight Concerns, AVT & Zach Wilson

Jets LT Mekhi Becton on Weight Concerns, AVT & Zach Wilson

Right Guard Amongst Jets’ Largest Question Marks in Camp

Right Guard Amongst Jets’ Largest Question Marks in Camp

The Jamison Crowder-Jets Saga Takes Another Turn

The Jamison Crowder-Jets Saga Takes Another Turn

Jets’ Marcus Maye Makes Key Decision Amidst Contract Talks

Jets’ Marcus Maye Makes Key Decision Amidst Contract Talks

Jets’ New Bull-Rusher Thrives Doing the Dirty Work

Jets’ New Bull-Rusher Thrives Doing the Dirty Work

Le’Veon Bell Is Proof That Jets’ Culture Is Changing

Le’Veon Bell Is Proof That Jets’ Culture Is Changing

With No Clear Starting Tight End, Jets Should Target Zach Ertz

With No Clear Starting Tight End, Jets Should Target Zach Ertz

Jets’ 4-3 Scheme Should Benefit Jabari Zuniga in Year Two

Jets’ 4-3 Scheme Should Benefit Jabari Zuniga in Year Two

Joe Douglas Talks Scouting, Jets’ Rookies & When to Add Vets

Joe Douglas Talks Scouting, Jets’ Rookies & When to Add Vets

Jets RB Tevin Coleman Says He’s 100%, Calls Zach Wilson a ‘Dog’

Jets RB Tevin Coleman Says He’s 100%, Calls Zach Wilson a ‘Dog’

Coach Applauds Two Jets Rookies for Putting in ‘Extra Work’

Coach Applauds Two Jets Rookies for Putting in ‘Extra Work’

Robert Saleh Details ‘CEO’ Role & How He’ll Learn With Jets

Robert Saleh Details ‘CEO’ Role & How He’ll Learn With Jets

Former Jets QB Mark Sanchez in the Running for Broadcast Role

Former Jets QB Mark Sanchez in the Running for Broadcast Role

Braxton Berrios Carving out Role With Jets & Zach Wilson

Braxton Berrios Carving out Role With Jets & Zach Wilson

Jets Lock in Their 2021 Preseason Schedule

Jets Lock in Their 2021 Preseason Schedule

Carl Lawson Arrives at Jets OTAs, Focused on ‘Craft’ in 2021

Carl Lawson Arrives at Jets OTAs, Focused on ‘Craft’ in 2021

Jets GM Joe Douglas Hits Two-Year Mark: His Top 10 Moves on the Job

Jets GM Joe Douglas Hits Two-Year Mark: His Top 10 Moves on the Job

Richard Sherman Free Agency Update Could Align With Jets

Richard Sherman Free Agency Update Could Align With Jets