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 Send Clear Message on Acquiring ‘Outside Talent’ at WR or Safety

Steelers Send Clear Message on Acquiring ‘Outside Talent’ at WR or Safety

Giants’ Jaxson Dart Rallies at Camp After 2-Word Pep Talk From Russell Wilson

Giants’ Jaxson Dart Rallies at Camp After 2-Word Pep Talk From Russell Wilson

Buccaneers Share Worrying Chris Godwin Admission at Training Camp

Buccaneers Share Worrying Chris Godwin Admission at Training Camp

Chiefs Underrated Draft Pick Gets ‘First Nod’ at Important Starting Job

Chiefs Underrated Draft Pick Gets ‘First Nod’ at Important Starting Job

Chiefs Insider Reveals ‘Biggest Winner’ From Day 1 of Training Camp

Chiefs Insider Reveals ‘Biggest Winner’ From Day 1 of Training Camp

Giants Sign Former Eagles Draft Pick at Start of Training Camp: Report

Giants Sign Former Eagles Draft Pick at Start of Training Camp: Report

2 Giants Get Into Early Sparring Match on Social Media Before Training Camp

2 Giants Get Into Early Sparring Match on Social Media Before Training Camp

Chiefs Insider Throws Wet Blanket on Popular Training Camp Darling

Chiefs Insider Throws Wet Blanket on Popular Training Camp Darling

Chiefs Sign New WR After Trio of Training Camp Tryouts: Report

Chiefs Sign New WR After Trio of Training Camp Tryouts: Report

Giants Veteran Cut Candidate a ‘Lock’ to Make Roster, Says Beat Reporter

Giants Veteran Cut Candidate a ‘Lock’ to Make Roster, Says Beat Reporter

Buccaneers Insider Provides Key Chris Godwin Injury Update at Training Camp

Buccaneers Insider Provides Key Chris Godwin Injury Update at Training Camp

Giants Get $93 Million Reminder Ahead of Training Camp

Giants Get $93 Million Reminder Ahead of Training Camp

Big Buccaneers News Surfaces Just Before Training Camp: Report

Big Buccaneers News Surfaces Just Before Training Camp: Report

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Addresses Potential Rashee Rice Suspension Head-On

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Addresses Potential Rashee Rice Suspension Head-On

Ex-Giants WR Retires Out of Nowhere Before NFL Training Camp

Ex-Giants WR Retires Out of Nowhere Before NFL Training Camp

Buccaneers Predicted to Land ‘Monster’ Off-Ball LB as Lavonte David Successor

Buccaneers Predicted to Land ‘Monster’ Off-Ball LB as Lavonte David Successor

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion WR Abruptly Retires From NFL

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion WR Abruptly Retires From NFL

Giants Beat Reporter Not Buying ‘Hype Train’ Storyline of Camp

Giants Beat Reporter Not Buying ‘Hype Train’ Storyline of Camp

Chiefs Predicted to Cut Promising Rookie Due to $1.2 Million Dilemma

Chiefs Predicted to Cut Promising Rookie Due to $1.2 Million Dilemma

Steelers’ Massive T.J. Watt Extension Draws Hilarious Reaction From J.J. Watt

Steelers’ Massive T.J. Watt Extension Draws Hilarious Reaction From J.J. Watt

Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Update Accelerates Urgency of ‘Crucial’ Training Camp Task

Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Update Accelerates Urgency of ‘Crucial’ Training Camp Task

KC Reporter Floats Chiefs Reunion With Former Super Bowl Champion CB

KC Reporter Floats Chiefs Reunion With Former Super Bowl Champion CB

Steelers Should Consider Taking Flier on Newly Available 6-Foot-4 WR

Steelers Should Consider Taking Flier on Newly Available 6-Foot-4 WR

Giants Rival Signs 7-Time All-Pro Pass Rusher Ahead of Early Season Test

Giants Rival Signs 7-Time All-Pro Pass Rusher Ahead of Early Season Test

Chiefs Expected to ‘Shift Their Focus’ to 2-Time All-Pro After Trey Smith Deal

Chiefs Expected to ‘Shift Their Focus’ to 2-Time All-Pro After Trey Smith Deal

Steelers Faced With Huge Decision on Underrated $24 Million Starter

Steelers Faced With Huge Decision on Underrated $24 Million Starter

Patrick Mahomes & Creed Humphrey React to Huge Chiefs News

Patrick Mahomes & Creed Humphrey React to Huge Chiefs News

Giants Take Heat for ‘Elusive’ Failure Ahead of Training Camp

Giants Take Heat for ‘Elusive’ Failure Ahead of Training Camp

Steelers Coordinator Ranks Among NFL’s Best Despite Fan Backlash

Steelers Coordinator Ranks Among NFL’s Best Despite Fan Backlash

Giants QB Jaxson Dart Shows off ‘Cannon’ Arm in New Social Media Clip

Giants QB Jaxson Dart Shows off ‘Cannon’ Arm in New Social Media Clip