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 WR Makes Strong Minicamp Statement Amid ‘Deep’ Roster Battle

Chiefs WR Makes Strong Minicamp Statement Amid ‘Deep’ Roster Battle

Antonio Brown’s ‘Attempted Murder Charge’ Takes Unexpected Turn

Antonio Brown’s ‘Attempted Murder Charge’ Takes Unexpected Turn

Chiefs Host KC Reunion Candidate, 3 Others for Minicamp Tryout: Report

Chiefs Host KC Reunion Candidate, 3 Others for Minicamp Tryout: Report

Giants Host Former Eagles Draft Pick, 3 Others for Minicamp Tryout: Report

Giants Host Former Eagles Draft Pick, 3 Others for Minicamp Tryout: Report

Chiefs Post Major Trey Smith Hint Amid Contract Negotiations

Chiefs Post Major Trey Smith Hint Amid Contract Negotiations

Steelers Fan Favorite Separating Himself in Starting Competition: Report

Steelers Fan Favorite Separating Himself in Starting Competition: Report

Steelers Predicted to Cut 9-Year NFL Vet After Derrick Harmon News

Steelers Predicted to Cut 9-Year NFL Vet After Derrick Harmon News

NFL Insider Drops Huge Travis Kelce News Before Minicamp Return

NFL Insider Drops Huge Travis Kelce News Before Minicamp Return

Giants Undrafted Standout Called ‘UDFA to Watch at Minicamp’

Giants Undrafted Standout Called ‘UDFA to Watch at Minicamp’

Chiefs Draft Pick, Patrick Mahomes Link Up for ‘Dime’ Touchdown at OTAs

Chiefs Draft Pick, Patrick Mahomes Link Up for ‘Dime’ Touchdown at OTAs

Giants Reporter Draws Attention to ‘Interesting Development’ at OTAs

Giants Reporter Draws Attention to ‘Interesting Development’ at OTAs

Chiefs Bubble Candidate & Former Draft Pick Makes ‘Play of the Day’ at OTAs

Chiefs Bubble Candidate & Former Draft Pick Makes ‘Play of the Day’ at OTAs

Giants Get Telling Update on Jameis Winston Trade Rumors: Insider

Giants Get Telling Update on Jameis Winston Trade Rumors: Insider

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Has 2 Words for Trey Smith’s Minicamp Status

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Has 2 Words for Trey Smith’s Minicamp Status

Steelers Reveal Immediate WR2 Plan at Minicamp

Steelers Reveal Immediate WR2 Plan at Minicamp

Chiefs Cut Former Third-Round Talent Unexpectedly: Report

Chiefs Cut Former Third-Round Talent Unexpectedly: Report

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Dropped Behind 3 NFL QBs in Respected Ranking

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Dropped Behind 3 NFL QBs in Respected Ranking

Bucs WR Has ‘Tough Day’ as Emeka Egbuka Continues to Impress

Bucs WR Has ‘Tough Day’ as Emeka Egbuka Continues to Impress

Chiefs’ ‘UDFA to Watch at Minicamp’ Has Already Been Turning Heads

Chiefs’ ‘UDFA to Watch at Minicamp’ Has Already Been Turning Heads

Undrafted Giants WR Emerges as a ‘Main Connection’ at OTAs

Undrafted Giants WR Emerges as a ‘Main Connection’ at OTAs

Aaron Rodgers Reveals ‘Driving Factor’ in Signing With Steelers

Aaron Rodgers Reveals ‘Driving Factor’ in Signing With Steelers

Bucs Address LT Tristan Wirfs Sitting out With ‘Significant Knee Brace’: Report

Bucs Address LT Tristan Wirfs Sitting out With ‘Significant Knee Brace’: Report

Chiefs Departure Makes Telling Admission on Super Bowl Loss to Eagles

Chiefs Departure Makes Telling Admission on Super Bowl Loss to Eagles

Recent Bucs Draft Pick Appears to Have ‘Supplanted’ Veteran, Says Reporter

Recent Bucs Draft Pick Appears to Have ‘Supplanted’ Veteran, Says Reporter

Giants Departure Predicted to ‘Break Out’ With Rival Team

Giants Departure Predicted to ‘Break Out’ With Rival Team

Giants QB Russell Wilson Gets National Attention for ‘Clean’ Highlights at OTAs

Giants QB Russell Wilson Gets National Attention for ‘Clean’ Highlights at OTAs

NFL Insider Relays Major Haason Reddick Update Ahead of Bucs Minicamp

NFL Insider Relays Major Haason Reddick Update Ahead of Bucs Minicamp

Chiefs WR on ‘Short Leash’ as Fan Favorite Attempts to Steal Roster Spot

Chiefs WR on ‘Short Leash’ as Fan Favorite Attempts to Steal Roster Spot

Recent Chiefs Cast-off Arrested, Facing ‘Second-Degree Felony’ Charge: Report

Recent Chiefs Cast-off Arrested, Facing ‘Second-Degree Felony’ Charge: Report

Recent Giants Draft Pick Makes Statement at OTAs: ‘Really Good Spring’

Recent Giants Draft Pick Makes Statement at OTAs: ‘Really Good Spring’