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

Surprising Chiefs Trade Candidate Emerges After the NFL Draft

Surprising Chiefs Trade Candidate Emerges After the NFL Draft

Giants Cut Undrafted Success Story From 2024: Report

Giants Cut Undrafted Success Story From 2024: Report

Giants Free Agent Signing Expected to ‘Miss Time’ After Torn Pec: Report

Giants Free Agent Signing Expected to ‘Miss Time’ After Torn Pec: Report

Giants WR Reunion Gaining Steam: ‘Certainly Possible’

Giants WR Reunion Gaining Steam: ‘Certainly Possible’

Chiefs Make 4 More Roster Moves Following Rookie Minicamp: Report

Chiefs Make 4 More Roster Moves Following Rookie Minicamp: Report

Chiefs Make Josh Simmons Announcement Following Rookie Minicamp

Chiefs Make Josh Simmons Announcement Following Rookie Minicamp

Chiefs Cut Vet Signing After Adding Rookie Minicamp Standout: Report

Chiefs Cut Vet Signing After Adding Rookie Minicamp Standout: Report

Giants Expected to Cut $16.5 Million Vet: ‘Plausible Outcome’

Giants Expected to Cut $16.5 Million Vet: ‘Plausible Outcome’

Chiefs Cut Injured Draft Pick — But There’s a Catch

Chiefs Cut Injured Draft Pick — But There’s a Catch

NFL Insider Floats Steelers as Potential Fit for $84 Million Trade Candidate

NFL Insider Floats Steelers as Potential Fit for $84 Million Trade Candidate

Chiefs Floated as Potential Trade Destination for Disgruntled 2-Time Pro Bowler

Chiefs Floated as Potential Trade Destination for Disgruntled 2-Time Pro Bowler

Giants’ Malik Nabers Sounds off in Defense of Shedeur Sanders After Draft Slide

Giants’ Malik Nabers Sounds off in Defense of Shedeur Sanders After Draft Slide

Chiefs Roster Purge Cuts Promising 2024 Rookie, 4 Others: Report

Chiefs Roster Purge Cuts Promising 2024 Rookie, 4 Others: Report

Chiefs Lose Potential Insurance Policy in Rare Free Agent Swap: Report

Chiefs Lose Potential Insurance Policy in Rare Free Agent Swap: Report

Steelers Announce Another Post-Draft Roster Cut

Steelers Announce Another Post-Draft Roster Cut

Steelers Credited With 2 of Top 12 NFL Draft Steals

Steelers Credited With 2 of Top 12 NFL Draft Steals

Giants Spokesperson Fires Back at President Trump Over Saquon Barkley Claims

Giants Spokesperson Fires Back at President Trump Over Saquon Barkley Claims

Chiefs Make Move to Secure 2 Key Starters: Report

Chiefs Make Move to Secure 2 Key Starters: Report

Ex-Steelers WR Diontae Johnson Posts 2-Word Message Upon Signing With Rival

Ex-Steelers WR Diontae Johnson Posts 2-Word Message Upon Signing With Rival

Chiefs Credited With 1 of 12 ‘Best Late-Round’ Draft Steals

Chiefs Credited With 1 of 12 ‘Best Late-Round’ Draft Steals

Giants Supplement WR Position With Flurry of Post-Draft Signings: Report

Giants Supplement WR Position With Flurry of Post-Draft Signings: Report

Giants Sign Former National Champion to 6-Figure Guarantee: ‘Chance to Stick’

Giants Sign Former National Champion to 6-Figure Guarantee: ‘Chance to Stick’

Chiefs Account for 3 of the ‘Largest’ Undrafted Signings So Far: Report

Chiefs Account for 3 of the ‘Largest’ Undrafted Signings So Far: Report

Chiefs Put Several Struggling Draft Picks on Notice With Defensive Overhaul

Chiefs Put Several Struggling Draft Picks on Notice With Defensive Overhaul

Russell Wilson Shares 2 Words on Giants Drafting Jaxson Dart

Russell Wilson Shares 2 Words on Giants Drafting Jaxson Dart

Traits ‘Reminiscent of’ Josh Allen Led Giants to Jaxson Dart Pick: Report

Traits ‘Reminiscent of’ Josh Allen Led Giants to Jaxson Dart Pick: Report

Reporter Reveals Steelers’ ‘Most Likely’ Day 2 Draft Target

Reporter Reveals Steelers’ ‘Most Likely’ Day 2 Draft Target

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Chiefs Drafting Potential Franchise Left Tackle

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Chiefs Drafting Potential Franchise Left Tackle

Chiefs the Subject of Last-Minute Trade Rumor Before Draft: Insider

Chiefs the Subject of Last-Minute Trade Rumor Before Draft: Insider

George Pickens’ Action Fuels Steelers Trade Rumors Before NFL Draft: Report

George Pickens’ Action Fuels Steelers Trade Rumors Before NFL Draft: Report