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’ $31 Million Former Draft Pick Called ‘Best Trade Asset’

Giants’ $31 Million Former Draft Pick Called ‘Best Trade Asset’

Russell Wilson Sends Message on ‘Confidence’ Amid Steelers, Aaron Rodgers Rumors

Russell Wilson Sends Message on ‘Confidence’ Amid Steelers, Aaron Rodgers Rumors

Giants Sign 2,000-Yard WR & Former Eagle, Adding ‘Competition’ for Another

Giants Sign 2,000-Yard WR & Former Eagle, Adding ‘Competition’ for Another

Giants QB Signing Jameis Winston Sends ‘W’-Themed Message to Fans

Giants QB Signing Jameis Winston Sends ‘W’-Themed Message to Fans

Chiefs Sign Ex-Packers CB & Former Fourth-Round Talent: Report

Chiefs Sign Ex-Packers CB & Former Fourth-Round Talent: Report

Chiefs Predicted to Add ‘Big-Bodied’ WR Who Is ‘Powerful Yet Elusive’

Chiefs Predicted to Add ‘Big-Bodied’ WR Who Is ‘Powerful Yet Elusive’

Steelers Predicted to Add ‘New Power Back to Pair With Jaylen Warren’

Steelers Predicted to Add ‘New Power Back to Pair With Jaylen Warren’

Giants Get More Bad News on Pursuit of Aaron Rodgers: Report

Giants Get More Bad News on Pursuit of Aaron Rodgers: Report

Steelers Insider Reveals Major Aaron Rodgers Development: Report

Steelers Insider Reveals Major Aaron Rodgers Development: Report

Steelers Reunite With 2 Free Agents That Provide Similar Value: Report

Steelers Reunite With 2 Free Agents That Provide Similar Value: Report

Chiefs’ $30 Million ‘Gamble’ Creates ‘Worrisome Development,’ Says Writer

Chiefs’ $30 Million ‘Gamble’ Creates ‘Worrisome Development,’ Says Writer

Giants QB Move Could Be Coming ‘Very Soon,’ Says NFL Insider

Giants QB Move Could Be Coming ‘Very Soon,’ Says NFL Insider

Steelers’ $82 Million Free Agent Departure Slammed as ‘Overpaid’

Steelers’ $82 Million Free Agent Departure Slammed as ‘Overpaid’

Chiefs Re-Sign 25-Year-Old Free Agent at Area of Need: Report

Chiefs Re-Sign 25-Year-Old Free Agent at Area of Need: Report

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Sends Steelers Public Message After Dinner With Tomlin

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe Sends Steelers Public Message After Dinner With Tomlin

Chiefs Departure Called One of Best ‘Bargains’ of NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Departure Called One of Best ‘Bargains’ of NFL Free Agency

NFL Insider Hints Giants Would Be Wise to ‘Withdraw’ From Aaron Rodgers Pursuit

NFL Insider Hints Giants Would Be Wise to ‘Withdraw’ From Aaron Rodgers Pursuit

Chiefs WR Does About-Face in Free Agency, Signing With New NFC Suitor: Report

Chiefs WR Does About-Face in Free Agency, Signing With New NFC Suitor: Report

NFL Insider Relays Positive Steelers Update on Aaron Rodgers

NFL Insider Relays Positive Steelers Update on Aaron Rodgers

Chiefs 3-Time Super Bowl Champ Visits With Rising NFC Team: Report

Chiefs 3-Time Super Bowl Champ Visits With Rising NFC Team: Report

Steelers Cut Candidate Seemingly Calls Out Pittsburgh for Social Media Post

Steelers Cut Candidate Seemingly Calls Out Pittsburgh for Social Media Post

Giants Sign 25-Year-Old Pass Rusher After Azeez Ojulari News

Giants Sign 25-Year-Old Pass Rusher After Azeez Ojulari News

Chiefs Predicted to Land ‘Excellent Run Defender’ After $45 Million Departure

Chiefs Predicted to Land ‘Excellent Run Defender’ After $45 Million Departure

Steelers Reunite With 6-Foot-7 Draft Pick in Free Agency: Report

Steelers Reunite With 6-Foot-7 Draft Pick in Free Agency: Report

Giants’ Worst-Case Scenario Occurs for Key Free Agent: ‘Oh Boy’

Giants’ Worst-Case Scenario Occurs for Key Free Agent: ‘Oh Boy’

Insider Details ‘Creative Path’ for Giants to Trade for Next Starting QB

Insider Details ‘Creative Path’ for Giants to Trade for Next Starting QB

Chiefs Lose 99-Game Starter in NFL Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Lose 99-Game Starter in NFL Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Re-Sign Trusted Patrick Mahomes Target Despite ‘Interest’ From Other Teams

Chiefs Re-Sign Trusted Patrick Mahomes Target Despite ‘Interest’ From Other Teams

Russell Wilson Messages Mike Tomlin Publicly as Steelers Play ‘Waiting Game’

Russell Wilson Messages Mike Tomlin Publicly as Steelers Play ‘Waiting Game’

Giants Sign 2 New Defenders, Lose OLB to Division Rival: Report

Giants Sign 2 New Defenders, Lose OLB to Division Rival: Report