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

Giants Urged to ‘Think Twice’ About Crucial 2025 Decision

Giants Urged to ‘Think Twice’ About Crucial 2025 Decision

Giants’ Russell Wilson Shares Message After EPL Star Dies in ‘Devastating’ Crash

Giants’ Russell Wilson Shares Message After EPL Star Dies in ‘Devastating’ Crash

Giants Predicted to Cut 2025 Free Agent Signing After Injury

Giants Predicted to Cut 2025 Free Agent Signing After Injury

KC Reporter Shuts Down Popular Chiefs Trade Rumor Ahead of Camp

KC Reporter Shuts Down Popular Chiefs Trade Rumor Ahead of Camp

Chiefs 2024 Draft Pick on Chopping Block at Camp: ‘Needs to Prove’ Himself

Chiefs 2024 Draft Pick on Chopping Block at Camp: ‘Needs to Prove’ Himself

Steelers Insider Strongly Hints Specific Addition Is Coming After Ramsey Trade

Steelers Insider Strongly Hints Specific Addition Is Coming After Ramsey Trade

Chiefs 2-Time Champ & 60-Game Vet a ‘Strong Candidate’ to Be Traded or Cut

Chiefs 2-Time Champ & 60-Game Vet a ‘Strong Candidate’ to Be Traded or Cut

NFL Insiders Provide Telling T.J. Watt Updates After Jalen Ramsey Trade

NFL Insiders Provide Telling T.J. Watt Updates After Jalen Ramsey Trade

Tyreek Hill’s Reaction to Jalen Ramsey Trade Sparks Talk of Chiefs Reunion

Tyreek Hill’s Reaction to Jalen Ramsey Trade Sparks Talk of Chiefs Reunion

NFL Insider Connects Steelers to Potential WR Signing After Blockbuster Trade

NFL Insider Connects Steelers to Potential WR Signing After Blockbuster Trade

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Hero Turning Heads With New Team Before Training Camp

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Hero Turning Heads With New Team Before Training Camp

Chiefs Should Check in on Ex-All-Pro Guard, 2 Other Free Agents Before Camp

Chiefs Should Check in on Ex-All-Pro Guard, 2 Other Free Agents Before Camp

Abdul Carter Hype Continues to Grow Ahead of Giants Training Camp

Abdul Carter Hype Continues to Grow Ahead of Giants Training Camp

‘Relatively Unknown’ Steelers Standout Called ‘Dark Horse’ to Make Roster

‘Relatively Unknown’ Steelers Standout Called ‘Dark Horse’ to Make Roster

Buccaneers ‘Hot Take’ Lets Loose on Todd Bowles’ Defense

Buccaneers ‘Hot Take’ Lets Loose on Todd Bowles’ Defense

Steelers’ $132 Million Contract Praised as ‘Team-Friendly’

Steelers’ $132 Million Contract Praised as ‘Team-Friendly’

Trio of Disappointing Giants Draft Picks Predicted to Get Cut in the Trenches

Trio of Disappointing Giants Draft Picks Predicted to Get Cut in the Trenches

‘Savvy’ Chiefs Trade Proposal Targets ‘Poorly Utilized’ 6-Foot-6 Pass-Catcher

‘Savvy’ Chiefs Trade Proposal Targets ‘Poorly Utilized’ 6-Foot-6 Pass-Catcher

Giants Beat Reporter Predicts Bold WR Move: ‘On the Record’

Giants Beat Reporter Predicts Bold WR Move: ‘On the Record’

Long-Time Steelers Rival & 2-Time 1,000-Yard WR Open to Signing in Pittsburgh

Long-Time Steelers Rival & 2-Time 1,000-Yard WR Open to Signing in Pittsburgh

Buccaneers Trade Pitch Sends Pricey Vet to Raiders in $12.8 Million Cap Dump

Buccaneers Trade Pitch Sends Pricey Vet to Raiders in $12.8 Million Cap Dump

Chiefs’ 2025 Offensive Ranking Is Straight Up Insulting

Chiefs’ 2025 Offensive Ranking Is Straight Up Insulting

Steelers Newcomer Called ‘Sneaky Important’ Ahead of 2025 Season

Steelers Newcomer Called ‘Sneaky Important’ Ahead of 2025 Season

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Gets Subtle Reminder From Super Bowl Champion QB

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Gets Subtle Reminder From Super Bowl Champion QB

Bucs’ $94 Million Veteran Identified as Biggest ‘Question Mark’ of 2025 Season

Bucs’ $94 Million Veteran Identified as Biggest ‘Question Mark’ of 2025 Season

Giants’ Free Agent Signing Labeled ‘Most Underrated Move’ of Offseason

Giants’ Free Agent Signing Labeled ‘Most Underrated Move’ of Offseason

Chiefs Predicted to Cut Fan Favorite After Telling Offseason Moves

Chiefs Predicted to Cut Fan Favorite After Telling Offseason Moves

NFL Ranking Implies Steelers Made the Wrong Decision at Quarterback

NFL Ranking Implies Steelers Made the Wrong Decision at Quarterback

Giants Fan Favorite Bubble Candidate on the ‘Rise’ Ahead of Training Camp

Giants Fan Favorite Bubble Candidate on the ‘Rise’ Ahead of Training Camp

Chiefs Reporter Hints at Next KC Signing: ‘Doesn’t Feel Like They’re Done’

Chiefs Reporter Hints at Next KC Signing: ‘Doesn’t Feel Like They’re Done’