Michael Obermuller

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NHL, Hockey
Education:
Quinnipiac University
Location:
Yonkers, New York

Experience

Michael Obermuller is a sports journalist who covers the NFL and NHL for Heavy.com, where he began writing in May 2021. He currently reports on the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins, as well as the New York Rangers and New York Islanders, among other hockey franchises.

Michael also 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. He is an NYC area native and Quinnipiac graduate who previously covered 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

  • Brian Daboll Repeats 4-Word Response After Giants Lose 10th Straight Game

    Giants head coach Brian Daboll sounded very dejected following the Week 16 loss to the Falcons.

  • NFL Hands Down 5-Figure Fine After Punishing Hit on Giants QB Tommy DeVito

  • Wife Brittany Reveals Week 16 Meant ‘A Little Extra’ for Her & Patrick Mahomes

  • Mike Tomlin Hits Steelers With Blunt Reality Check After Ravens Loss

  • Patrick Mahomes Sends 3-Word Message After Overcoming Ankle Injury vs. Texans

  • Patrick Mahomes Opens Up About Ankle Status After Gutsy Effort vs. Texans

    Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes provided an injury update on his ankle after the Week 16 victory over the Texans.

  • One Answer to the ‘Is It Worth the Risk?’ Question on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

  • Chiefs Place Rookie on Injured Reserve Unexpectedly: Report

  • Giants Could ‘Buy Low’ on 27-Year-Old Former 1,000-Yard WR

  • Texans Promote Ex-Chiefs Cut on Eve of Week 16 Matchup: Report

  • Steelers Get Final Verdict on T.J. Watt & George Pickens for Week 16: Insider

    An NFL insider provided the final injury status of Steelers stars T.J. Watt and George Pickens ahead of Week 16 vs. the Ravens.

  • Giants Expected to Part Ways With Former $12 Million Vet in Free Agency

  • Steelers’ Justin Fields Called ‘Perfect Target’ for AFC Team With Unproven QB

  • Patrick Mahomes Treats Chiefs O-Line to Custom Christmas Gift Packages: Report

  • AFC Playoff Hopeful Pushed to Swipe Chiefs WR Amid Rash of Injuries

  • Chiefs Cut Signs With New Team Days After Release: Report

  • Brian Daboll Reacts to Giants Report Claiming Joe Schoen Could Replace HC

  • J.J. Watt Gets Honest About T.J. Watt’s Ankle Injury Prior to Steelers-Ravens

  • Chiefs HC Andy Reid Leaves the Door Open for Recent KC Cut to Return

  • Giants Passed up 2 NFL Success Stories to Hire Joe Schoen: Report

    According to a NY sports author and insider, the New York Giants chose Joe Schoen over two GM candidates who have gone on to have tremendous success with different NFL franchises.

  • Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sets Clear Terms for Patrick Mahomes’ Availability vs. Texans

  • Giants Pushed to Draft Heisman Finalist QB Who’s Not Expected to Go First Round

  • Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire Addresses ‘KC’ Publicly Amid News of Release

  • Russell Wilson Addresses Fanbase Publicly After Steelers Lose to Eagles

  • Ex-Chiefs QB Sends KC Warning About Patrick Mahomes’ Ankle Injury

    A former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback turned NFL analyst explained why KC could be playing with fire if they start Patrick Mahomes in Week 16.

  • Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid Provide Telling Updates on Ankle Injury

  • Chiefs Players Hit With Multiple NFL Fines Totaling Over $70,000

  • Chiefs Relay Concerning News Ahead of Browns Matchup

  • Steelers Analyst Would Be ‘Stunned’ If Team Pursued 3-Time Pro Bowl WR After Cut

  • Chiefs Predicted to Make Major TE Move, Prepping for ‘Life After Travis Kelce’

    An NFL analyst believes the Chiefs will make an unexpected move to aid in KC replacing superstar tight end Travis Kelce.