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

Steelers QB Suffers Major Injury Setback at Training Camp

Steelers QB Suffers Major Injury Setback at Training Camp

Giants Legend Details 1 Abdul Carter Trait That Reminds Him of Lawrence Taylor

Giants Legend Details 1 Abdul Carter Trait That Reminds Him of Lawrence Taylor

Steelers Hit Rookie RB Kaleb Johnson With Subtle Training Camp Reminder

Steelers Hit Rookie RB Kaleb Johnson With Subtle Training Camp Reminder

Buccaneers ‘Expected to Sign’ Former 15,000-Yard QB Amid Baker Mayfield Injury

Buccaneers ‘Expected to Sign’ Former 15,000-Yard QB Amid Baker Mayfield Injury

Steelers Sign Son of NFL DB Amid Rash of Training Camp Injuries: Report

Steelers Sign Son of NFL DB Amid Rash of Training Camp Injuries: Report

Giants Make Training Camp RB Signing After Cam Skattebo Injury: Report

Giants Make Training Camp RB Signing After Cam Skattebo Injury: Report

Steelers 24-Year-Old Draft Pick ‘Already Looks Like a Veteran’ at Camp

Steelers 24-Year-Old Draft Pick ‘Already Looks Like a Veteran’ at Camp

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Names Surprise Draft Pick in Starting Conversation

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Names Surprise Draft Pick in Starting Conversation

Chiefs Offer Cryptic Update on Long-Lost $20 Million Veteran

Chiefs Offer Cryptic Update on Long-Lost $20 Million Veteran

Giants Urged to Promote Promising Rookie Into Battle for Important Role

Giants Urged to Promote Promising Rookie Into Battle for Important Role

Steelers Insider Says Fan Favorite ‘May Not Make Cut’ After Camp Injury

Steelers Insider Says Fan Favorite ‘May Not Make Cut’ After Camp Injury

Buccaneers Sign 6-Foot-5 WR With Injuries Mounting at Position

Buccaneers Sign 6-Foot-5 WR With Injuries Mounting at Position

Giants RB Cam Skattebo Headlines Update as Injuries Pile Up at Giants Camp

Giants RB Cam Skattebo Headlines Update as Injuries Pile Up at Giants Camp

Chiefs Training Camp Development Is Bad News for Carson Steele

Chiefs Training Camp Development Is Bad News for Carson Steele

Ex-Chiefs Fan Favorite Announces He’s ‘Leaving’ the NFL

Ex-Chiefs Fan Favorite Announces He’s ‘Leaving’ the NFL

Giants Training Camp Video Sparks Injury Concern

Giants Training Camp Video Sparks Injury Concern

Ex-Steelers Big Man Says Reunion Imminent as Pittsburgh Announces Roster Move

Ex-Steelers Big Man Says Reunion Imminent as Pittsburgh Announces Roster Move

Chiefs Cut 2 CBs Amid Injuries, Sign 3 Players Including Ex-Raiders CB: Report

Chiefs Cut 2 CBs Amid Injuries, Sign 3 Players Including Ex-Raiders CB: Report

Chiefs’ $25 Million Starter Makes Unexpected Speech at White House on Off Day

Chiefs’ $25 Million Starter Makes Unexpected Speech at White House on Off Day

Buccaneers Announce 2 Signings Amid Reports of Contract Negotiations

Buccaneers Announce 2 Signings Amid Reports of Contract Negotiations

Giants’ Brian Daboll Reveals Jaxson Dart Thrived in ‘Unique’ Camp Drill

Giants’ Brian Daboll Reveals Jaxson Dart Thrived in ‘Unique’ Camp Drill

Steelers Rookie RB Kaleb Johnson Faces First Major Training Camp Challenge

Steelers Rookie RB Kaleb Johnson Faces First Major Training Camp Challenge

Aaron Rodgers Shares Honest Admission Amid Early Steelers Struggles

Aaron Rodgers Shares Honest Admission Amid Early Steelers Struggles

Chiefs End Training Camp Roster Battle With ‘Speedy’ WR Signing

Chiefs End Training Camp Roster Battle With ‘Speedy’ WR Signing

Steelers Reporter Confirms Positive Training Camp Development

Steelers Reporter Confirms Positive Training Camp Development

Chiefs Share Bad News on Xavier Worthy After Initial Training Camp Injury

Chiefs Share Bad News on Xavier Worthy After Initial Training Camp Injury

Familiar Giants ‘Concern’ Emerges Early at Training Camp

Familiar Giants ‘Concern’ Emerges Early at Training Camp

Chiefs Try $30 Million Vet at New Position in Unexpected Camp Move

Chiefs Try $30 Million Vet at New Position in Unexpected Camp Move

Chiefs’ Injury List Reaches Double Digits at Training Camp

Chiefs’ Injury List Reaches Double Digits at Training Camp

Steelers Cut 13-Game Contributor After Camp Injury, Announce 3 Signings

Steelers Cut 13-Game Contributor After Camp Injury, Announce 3 Signings