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

Shilo Sanders Gets Brutally Honest About ‘Toughest’ WR at Bucs Camp

Shilo Sanders Gets Brutally Honest About ‘Toughest’ WR at Bucs Camp

Steelers Departure Called Trade Candidate Months After Signing With New Team

Steelers Departure Called Trade Candidate Months After Signing With New Team

Giants’ Russell Wilson at Center of Major Potential NFL Scandal

Giants’ Russell Wilson at Center of Major Potential NFL Scandal

Russell Wilson Development Called ‘Surprise’ of Giants OTAs & Minicamp

Russell Wilson Development Called ‘Surprise’ of Giants OTAs & Minicamp

3 Steelers QBs Rank Top 25 for 21st Century, Including Aaron Rodgers

3 Steelers QBs Rank Top 25 for 21st Century, Including Aaron Rodgers

Chiefs Trade Pitch Targets 2-Time All-Pro as Kingsley Suamataia Insurance

Chiefs Trade Pitch Targets 2-Time All-Pro as Kingsley Suamataia Insurance

Steelers Notably Absent From Popular NFL Positional Camp

Steelers Notably Absent From Popular NFL Positional Camp

Underrated Buccaneers Starter Training With Trio of NFL Legends This Week

Underrated Buccaneers Starter Training With Trio of NFL Legends This Week

4 Giants Training With Trio of NFL Legends This Week: Report

4 Giants Training With Trio of NFL Legends This Week: Report

Chiefs RB Unexpectedly Called Best in the NFL at Specific Role

Chiefs RB Unexpectedly Called Best in the NFL at Specific Role

3 ‘Bold’ NFL Predictions Involve Chiefs Rivals Upsetting Patrick Mahomes, KC

3 ‘Bold’ NFL Predictions Involve Chiefs Rivals Upsetting Patrick Mahomes, KC

Chiefs WR Picks Up New Role in Quest to Make 53-Man Roster: Report

Chiefs WR Picks Up New Role in Quest to Make 53-Man Roster: Report

Eli Manning Snubbed in NFL Century Ranking as 3 Giants QBs Make List

Eli Manning Snubbed in NFL Century Ranking as 3 Giants QBs Make List

Steelers Predicted to Replace Aaron Rodgers With New Dual-Threat QB

Steelers Predicted to Replace Aaron Rodgers With New Dual-Threat QB

Giants Pushed to Trade for Jets First-Round Talent Amid Contract ‘Dilemma’

Giants Pushed to Trade for Jets First-Round Talent Amid Contract ‘Dilemma’

2 Unlikely Bucs QBs Land on NFL Century List Alongside Tom Brady

2 Unlikely Bucs QBs Land on NFL Century List Alongside Tom Brady

Patrick Mahomes’ 21st Century Grade Ranks 2nd Behind 1 QB, & It’s Not Tom Brady

Patrick Mahomes’ 21st Century Grade Ranks 2nd Behind 1 QB, & It’s Not Tom Brady

Steelers Insider Draws Attention to Forgotten Draft Pick’s Latest Setback

Steelers Insider Draws Attention to Forgotten Draft Pick’s Latest Setback

Chiefs Cut Ties With 2 Players After Signing News: Report

Chiefs Cut Ties With 2 Players After Signing News: Report

Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux Sends Strong 6-Word Message After Minicamp

Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux Sends Strong 6-Word Message After Minicamp

Chiefs Make 2 New Signings After Minicamp: Report

Chiefs Make 2 New Signings After Minicamp: Report

Steelers Comeback Story Could Be ‘Odd Man Out’ at Roster Cutdown

Steelers Comeback Story Could Be ‘Odd Man Out’ at Roster Cutdown

Bucs UDFA ‘Sleeper’ Has ‘Real Chance’ to Earn Roster Spot, Says Reporter

Bucs UDFA ‘Sleeper’ Has ‘Real Chance’ to Earn Roster Spot, Says Reporter

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Shuts Down Travis Kelce Theory: ‘Not Really Feeling That’

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Shuts Down Travis Kelce Theory: ‘Not Really Feeling That’

NFL Insider Reveals Trey Smith’s ‘Leverage’ Amid Chiefs Contract Negotiations

NFL Insider Reveals Trey Smith’s ‘Leverage’ Amid Chiefs Contract Negotiations

‘Explosive’ Buccaneers Rising Star Predicted to Have Monster Year

‘Explosive’ Buccaneers Rising Star Predicted to Have Monster Year

Aaron Rodgers Factored Into Major Steelers’ Trade Decision: Report

Aaron Rodgers Factored Into Major Steelers’ Trade Decision: Report

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Shares Super Bowl Admission at Minicamp

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Shares Super Bowl Admission at Minicamp

Giants Insider Gets Honest About Jaxson Dart After OTAs & Minicamp

Giants Insider Gets Honest About Jaxson Dart After OTAs & Minicamp

Giants Rookie WR Continues Unlikely Emergence at Minicamp

Giants Rookie WR Continues Unlikely Emergence at Minicamp