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 WR Malik Nabers Dealing With Lingering Injury at OTAs

Giants WR Malik Nabers Dealing With Lingering Injury at OTAs

Recent Giants Draft Pick in ‘Perilous’ Position Heading Into Camp

Recent Giants Draft Pick in ‘Perilous’ Position Heading Into Camp

Giants Pushed to Sign Former Rival All-Pro at Position of Weakness

Giants Pushed to Sign Former Rival All-Pro at Position of Weakness

NFL Insider Reveals Chiefs’ Plan for Key Offseason Departure

NFL Insider Reveals Chiefs’ Plan for Key Offseason Departure

Giants 2024 Starter, Vet Team Leader Could ‘Land on Chopping Block’ at Camp

Giants 2024 Starter, Vet Team Leader Could ‘Land on Chopping Block’ at Camp

Steelers Beat Reporter Names 2 Most ‘Realistic’ WR Options

Steelers Beat Reporter Names 2 Most ‘Realistic’ WR Options

Chiefs Make Rashee Rice Announcement Amid Comeback Tour

Chiefs Make Rashee Rice Announcement Amid Comeback Tour

Steelers ‘May Consider Dumping’ Disappointing Third-Round Talent

Steelers ‘May Consider Dumping’ Disappointing Third-Round Talent

Giants’ Brian Burns Decision Sets Up ‘Obvious’ $8.7 Million Move

Giants’ Brian Burns Decision Sets Up ‘Obvious’ $8.7 Million Move

Recent Chiefs Draft Pick Predicted to Unseat Vet in Key Camp Battle

Recent Chiefs Draft Pick Predicted to Unseat Vet in Key Camp Battle

Giants Veteran Starter Identified as ‘Best-Kept Secret’ in 2025

Giants Veteran Starter Identified as ‘Best-Kept Secret’ in 2025

Chiefs Draft Pick Called ‘Clone’ of 5-Time Pro Bowl Playmaker

Chiefs Draft Pick Called ‘Clone’ of 5-Time Pro Bowl Playmaker

Chiefs Veteran Called Cut Candidate After Logging 8 Starts in 2024

Chiefs Veteran Called Cut Candidate After Logging 8 Starts in 2024

Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux Posts Cryptic Message Ahead of Do-or-Die Season

Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux Posts Cryptic Message Ahead of Do-or-Die Season

Giants Star WR Malik Nabers Earns High NFL Honor in 2025

Giants Star WR Malik Nabers Earns High NFL Honor in 2025

Recent Steelers Cut Is ‘Visiting’ With AFC North Rival: Report

Recent Steelers Cut Is ‘Visiting’ With AFC North Rival: Report

Chiefs Youngster Placed Among Elite NFL Company

Chiefs Youngster Placed Among Elite NFL Company

Patrick Mahomes’ Contract May Need ‘Tweaking’ After Brock Purdy Deal: Insider

Patrick Mahomes’ Contract May Need ‘Tweaking’ After Brock Purdy Deal: Insider

Chiefs Sign 33-Game Veteran at Area of Need: Report

Chiefs Sign 33-Game Veteran at Area of Need: Report

Giants Bring in Son of AFC Powerhouse GM: Report

Giants Bring in Son of AFC Powerhouse GM: Report

Chiefs Waive Veteran RB After Brashard Smith Pick: Report

Chiefs Waive Veteran RB After Brashard Smith Pick: Report

Steelers Fans Erupt After Browns’ Bold Schedule Joke Completely Backfires

Steelers Fans Erupt After Browns’ Bold Schedule Joke Completely Backfires

Giants Appear to Change Course on Likely Cut Candidate: ‘Secure as Ever’

Giants Appear to Change Course on Likely Cut Candidate: ‘Secure as Ever’

Chiefs Reveal Full 2025 Schedule Following Early Leaks

Chiefs Reveal Full 2025 Schedule Following Early Leaks

Giants Insider Leaks Full 2025 Schedule: Report

Giants Insider Leaks Full 2025 Schedule: Report

2 Chiefs Draft Picks Gain National Attention as ‘Impact’ Rookies

2 Chiefs Draft Picks Gain National Attention as ‘Impact’ Rookies

Underwhelming Giants Draft Pick’s Fate Is ‘Likely Sealed’ in 2025

Underwhelming Giants Draft Pick’s Fate Is ‘Likely Sealed’ in 2025

Steelers Cut 25-Year-Old RB While Confirming 3 Signings

Steelers Cut 25-Year-Old RB While Confirming 3 Signings

Giants Confirm Bizarre Roster Move, 3 Other Transactions

Giants Confirm Bizarre Roster Move, 3 Other Transactions

Giants Make ‘Surprise’ Cut at Start of Rookie Minicamp: Report

Giants Make ‘Surprise’ Cut at Start of Rookie Minicamp: Report