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

Chiefs Pushed to ‘Kick the Tires’ on Former First-Round Talent Free Agent

Chiefs Pushed to ‘Kick the Tires’ on Former First-Round Talent Free Agent

Giants Receive Blunt Message From NFL Community Amid QB Overhaul

Giants Receive Blunt Message From NFL Community Amid QB Overhaul

Giants Predicted to Fill Huge Need With ‘Massive’ 6-Foot-7 Athlete

Giants Predicted to Fill Huge Need With ‘Massive’ 6-Foot-7 Athlete

Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones at Center of ‘Bold’ NFL Prediction

Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones at Center of ‘Bold’ NFL Prediction

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Disrespected Ahead of Training Camp

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Disrespected Ahead of Training Camp

Jameis Winston’s Unexpected Offseason Trip Turns Heads: ‘Needs a Camera Crew’

Jameis Winston’s Unexpected Offseason Trip Turns Heads: ‘Needs a Camera Crew’

Bucs Super Bowl Champion Starter Announces Retirement in Emotional Post

Bucs Super Bowl Champion Starter Announces Retirement in Emotional Post

Underappreciated Chiefs Figure Called ‘Backbone’ of KC Super Bowl Runs

Underappreciated Chiefs Figure Called ‘Backbone’ of KC Super Bowl Runs

Steelers Beat Reporter Hints Popular Prospect Will Be Demoted

Steelers Beat Reporter Hints Popular Prospect Will Be Demoted

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving Turns Heads Amid NFL Snub

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving Turns Heads Amid NFL Snub

Ex-Steelers RB Najee Harris Suffers Injury During July 4 ‘Incident’: Report

Ex-Steelers RB Najee Harris Suffers Injury During July 4 ‘Incident’: Report

Russell Wilson’s Giants Post Turns Heads Over Summer Break

Russell Wilson’s Giants Post Turns Heads Over Summer Break

Chiefs Fan Favorite Carson Steele Sends Strong Message Ahead of Pivotal Summer

Chiefs Fan Favorite Carson Steele Sends Strong Message Ahead of Pivotal Summer

Steelers Hit With Harsh Reality Check Following Blockbuster Trade

Steelers Hit With Harsh Reality Check Following Blockbuster Trade

Latest Chiefs Ranking Sparks Backlash Among NFL Fans

Latest Chiefs Ranking Sparks Backlash Among NFL Fans

‘Wild’ Bucs Trade Pitch Flips Baker Mayfield for 25-Year-Old Pro Bowl QB

‘Wild’ Bucs Trade Pitch Flips Baker Mayfield for 25-Year-Old Pro Bowl QB

Outrageous Giants Trade Pitch Sends Kayvon Thibodeaux Packing for 16-TD WR

Outrageous Giants Trade Pitch Sends Kayvon Thibodeaux Packing for 16-TD WR

New Details Emerge in Steelers’ Trade for Jalen Ramsey: Insider

New Details Emerge in Steelers’ Trade for Jalen Ramsey: Insider

Steelers Departure Catches Major Stray During Offseason Breakdown

Steelers Departure Catches Major Stray During Offseason Breakdown

Giants Rookie Thomas Fidone Reveals What Travis Kelce Liked About His Game

Giants Rookie Thomas Fidone Reveals What Travis Kelce Liked About His Game

Chiefs’ First Lady Tavia Hunt Shares Tragic News: ‘Our Hearts Are Broken’

Chiefs’ First Lady Tavia Hunt Shares Tragic News: ‘Our Hearts Are Broken’

Lawrence Taylor, 7 Other Giants Greats Make Unique NFL List

Lawrence Taylor, 7 Other Giants Greats Make Unique NFL List

Chiefs Predicted to Make $97 Million Move ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’

Chiefs Predicted to Make $97 Million Move ‘Sooner Rather Than Later’

Baker Mayfield Urged to Spend Bucs Training Camp ‘Calibrating’ One Area

Baker Mayfield Urged to Spend Bucs Training Camp ‘Calibrating’ One Area

Chiefs Could Cut Spring Standout Due to ‘Veteran Status’

Chiefs Could Cut Spring Standout Due to ‘Veteran Status’

Recent Steelers Signing & Third-Round Talent Facing ‘Uphill Battle’ at Camp

Recent Steelers Signing & Third-Round Talent Facing ‘Uphill Battle’ at Camp

Giants’ Offseason Decision ‘Sealed’ Disappointing Draft Pick’s Fate

Giants’ Offseason Decision ‘Sealed’ Disappointing Draft Pick’s Fate

Buccaneers WR Called ‘Lock’ to Make Practice Squad Despite Cut Prediction

Buccaneers WR Called ‘Lock’ to Make Practice Squad Despite Cut Prediction

Recent Steelers Departure Listed Among NFL’s ‘Most Overpaid’ Players

Recent Steelers Departure Listed Among NFL’s ‘Most Overpaid’ Players

Chiefs Reporter Posts Clear Update on Rashee Rice Court Date, Possible Suspension

Chiefs Reporter Posts Clear Update on Rashee Rice Court Date, Possible Suspension