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 Free Agency: 5 Buy-Low Targets Ahead of NFL Draft

Chiefs Free Agency: 5 Buy-Low Targets Ahead of NFL Draft

Giants Keeping Close Tabs on Freak Athlete With ‘Unlimited Upside’

Giants Keeping Close Tabs on Freak Athlete With ‘Unlimited Upside’

Steelers QB Will Howard Hit With Truth Bomb Ahead of Second NFL Season

Steelers QB Will Howard Hit With Truth Bomb Ahead of Second NFL Season

NFL Insider Pumps Brakes on Chiefs Fans After Major Patrick Mahomes Injury News

NFL Insider Pumps Brakes on Chiefs Fans After Major Patrick Mahomes Injury News

Giants Take Next Step in Potential Pursuit of Coveted Wide Receiver

Giants Take Next Step in Potential Pursuit of Coveted Wide Receiver

Steelers Get Worrying News as They Await Aaron Rodgers’ Retirement Decision

Steelers Get Worrying News as They Await Aaron Rodgers’ Retirement Decision

Giants Prediction Finally Fills Major Hole at Guard After Free Agency News

Giants Prediction Finally Fills Major Hole at Guard After Free Agency News

Chiefs Looking Into New Travis Kelce Understudy Ahead of NFL Draft: Report

Chiefs Looking Into New Travis Kelce Understudy Ahead of NFL Draft: Report

Released Giants Bust Signing With Super Bowl Team: Report

Released Giants Bust Signing With Super Bowl Team: Report

Chiefs Announce ‘Pro Football Hall of Fame’ News Ahead of NFL Draft

Chiefs Announce ‘Pro Football Hall of Fame’ News Ahead of NFL Draft

Chiefs Hit With Blunt Reality Check Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Chiefs Hit With Blunt Reality Check Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Falcons Turn Heads With Unexpected Eagles Trade: Report

Falcons Turn Heads With Unexpected Eagles Trade: Report

Chiefs Re-Sign 71-Game Veteran & 2-Time Super Bowl Champ in NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Re-Sign 71-Game Veteran & 2-Time Super Bowl Champ in NFL Free Agency

Chiefs RB Leaves for NFC Rival After Strange Stint in Kansas City

Chiefs RB Leaves for NFC Rival After Strange Stint in Kansas City

Chiefs Lose Former 1,000-Yard WR to Recent Super Bowl Rival in Free Agency

Chiefs Lose Former 1,000-Yard WR to Recent Super Bowl Rival in Free Agency

Giants Look Into Former Bills Starter in Second Wave of NFL Free Agency

Giants Look Into Former Bills Starter in Second Wave of NFL Free Agency

Bold Giants Draft Twist Predicted Despite $39 Million Move

Bold Giants Draft Twist Predicted Despite $39 Million Move

Chiefs Trade News Fuels Major 180 Prediction After NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Trade News Fuels Major 180 Prediction After NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Sign Dual-Threat RB to Pair With Kenneth Walker in Free Agency

Chiefs Sign Dual-Threat RB to Pair With Kenneth Walker in Free Agency

Giants Announce 2 Veteran Releases Amid NFL Free Agency

Giants Announce 2 Veteran Releases Amid NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Lose 148-Game Vet to AFC Challenger in NFL Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Lose 148-Game Vet to AFC Challenger in NFL Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Reunite With Fan Favorite WR in Latest NFL Free Agency News

Chiefs Reunite With Fan Favorite WR in Latest NFL Free Agency News

Giants’ Latest Free Agent Signing Is Tremendous News for Cam Skattebo

Giants’ Latest Free Agent Signing Is Tremendous News for Cam Skattebo

Giants Signing ‘Immediate Impact’ CB After Losing Cor’Dale Flott in NFL Free Agency

Giants Signing ‘Immediate Impact’ CB After Losing Cor’Dale Flott in NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Made Surprise Push for $39 Million Offensive Tackle: Report

Chiefs Made Surprise Push for $39 Million Offensive Tackle: Report

Chiefs Lose 75-Game Draft Pick in Latest NFL Free Agency News

Chiefs Lose 75-Game Draft Pick in Latest NFL Free Agency News

Steelers’ $31 Million Free Agency News Sparks Massive Concerns

Steelers’ $31 Million Free Agency News Sparks Massive Concerns

Chiefs UFA Jaylen Watson Drops Cryptic Post on Eve of NFL Free Agency

Chiefs UFA Jaylen Watson Drops Cryptic Post on Eve of NFL Free Agency

Cardinals’ Free Agency News Hints at Jeremiyah Love Draft Verdict

Cardinals’ Free Agency News Hints at Jeremiyah Love Draft Verdict

Giants Hit With Major Reality Check Just Before NFL Free Agency

Giants Hit With Major Reality Check Just Before NFL Free Agency