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 Reporter Warns Former Draft Pick Ahead of Camp Battle

Giants Reporter Warns Former Draft Pick Ahead of Camp Battle

Steelers Trade Rumors Spark Back Up After Aaron Rodgers Signing

Steelers Trade Rumors Spark Back Up After Aaron Rodgers Signing

Chiefs Insider Relays Shocking Development at OTAs

Chiefs Insider Relays Shocking Development at OTAs

Giants WR Sends Strong 6-Word Message Amid Breakout OTAs

Giants WR Sends Strong 6-Word Message Amid Breakout OTAs

Steelers Draft Pick Takes Strong Stance on Trade Rumors

Steelers Draft Pick Takes Strong Stance on Trade Rumors

Bold Giants QB Decision Produces ‘Rough’ Results at OTAs: Report

Bold Giants QB Decision Produces ‘Rough’ Results at OTAs: Report

Chiefs OTAs Feature 2 Rookie Standouts Amid Veteran Absences

Chiefs OTAs Feature 2 Rookie Standouts Amid Veteran Absences

Forgotten Steelers Prospect Described as ‘Chiseled Freak’ at OTAs

Forgotten Steelers Prospect Described as ‘Chiseled Freak’ at OTAs

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Steals the Show at OTAs: ‘Further Along Than Expected’

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Steals the Show at OTAs: ‘Further Along Than Expected’

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champ & Pro Bowler Signs 1-Day Contract to Retire With KC

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champ & Pro Bowler Signs 1-Day Contract to Retire With KC

Giants Draft Pick Turns Heads at OTAs: ‘Really Starting to Like Him’

Giants Draft Pick Turns Heads at OTAs: ‘Really Starting to Like Him’

Bucs WR Jalen McMillan Has Unexpected Take on the Emeka Egbuka Pick

Bucs WR Jalen McMillan Has Unexpected Take on the Emeka Egbuka Pick

Chiefs $23 Million Vet Still Missing at OTAs Amid Contract Negotiations: Report

Chiefs $23 Million Vet Still Missing at OTAs Amid Contract Negotiations: Report

Giants Face New Competition for Popular WR Target Amid Jalin Hyatt Hype

Giants Face New Competition for Popular WR Target Amid Jalin Hyatt Hype

Chiefs QB Called Out for Forcing Turnover-Worthy Passes at OTAs

Chiefs QB Called Out for Forcing Turnover-Worthy Passes at OTAs

Steelers Insider Provides Latest on ‘Holdup’ in T.J. Watt Contract Negotiations

Steelers Insider Provides Latest on ‘Holdup’ in T.J. Watt Contract Negotiations

Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles Takes Clear Stance on Haason Reddick No-Show at OTAs

Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles Takes Clear Stance on Haason Reddick No-Show at OTAs

Chiefs’ George Karlaftis Sends Clear Message on KC Future at OTAs

Chiefs’ George Karlaftis Sends Clear Message on KC Future at OTAs

Key Giants Prospect ‘Looks Bigger’ at OTAs After Promising Rookie Season

Key Giants Prospect ‘Looks Bigger’ at OTAs After Promising Rookie Season

Chiefs Draft Pick Looks Bulked Up at OTAs Ahead of Do-or-Die Summer

Chiefs Draft Pick Looks Bulked Up at OTAs Ahead of Do-or-Die Summer

Giants Make Jaxson Dart Announcement Amid OTAs

Giants Make Jaxson Dart Announcement Amid OTAs

Buccaneers WR Connected to AFC Trade Rumor: Report

Buccaneers WR Connected to AFC Trade Rumor: Report

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Sends Scary Message at OTAs

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Sends Scary Message at OTAs

Buccaneers WR Turns Heads at OTAs: ‘Might Be a Problem’

Buccaneers WR Turns Heads at OTAs: ‘Might Be a Problem’

Unlikely Chiefs WR Emerges as Early ‘Standout’ at OTAs: ‘He Was Everywhere’

Unlikely Chiefs WR Emerges as Early ‘Standout’ at OTAs: ‘He Was Everywhere’

Recent Giants Draft Flop Under ‘Most Pressure’ Heading Into OTAs

Recent Giants Draft Flop Under ‘Most Pressure’ Heading Into OTAs

Chiefs Superstar Travis Kelce Plummets in New 2025 Tight End Ranking

Chiefs Superstar Travis Kelce Plummets in New 2025 Tight End Ranking

NFL Writer Claims 3 Teams Are More ‘Complete’ Than Chiefs

NFL Writer Claims 3 Teams Are More ‘Complete’ Than Chiefs

Giants Reveal ‘Very Clear’ Plan for Jaxson Dart, QB Rotation at OTAs

Giants Reveal ‘Very Clear’ Plan for Jaxson Dart, QB Rotation at OTAs

Key Steelers Starter Reveals Major Weight Change Ahead of Pivotal Season

Key Steelers Starter Reveals Major Weight Change Ahead of Pivotal Season