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 Sign 6-Foot-6 Ex-Raider, Lose Vet CB in NFL Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Sign 6-Foot-6 Ex-Raider, Lose Vet CB in NFL Free Agency: Report

Steelers Cut Immediately Gets Suspended After Joining New Team

Steelers Cut Immediately Gets Suspended After Joining New Team

Giants Get Concerning Update on Aaron Rodgers: Insider

Giants Get Concerning Update on Aaron Rodgers: Insider

Chiefs Reunite With Quarterback Who Was Stolen Away in the Past: Report

Chiefs Reunite With Quarterback Who Was Stolen Away in the Past: Report

Russell Wilson Shares Strong Message on ‘Winners’ Amid Steelers’ QB Search

Russell Wilson Shares Strong Message on ‘Winners’ Amid Steelers’ QB Search

Chiefs Trade Acquisition Skips Town to Join Super Bowl Rival: Report

Chiefs Trade Acquisition Skips Town to Join Super Bowl Rival: Report

Giants Free Agent & Recent Starter Lands With Rival Eagles: Report

Giants Free Agent & Recent Starter Lands With Rival Eagles: Report

Giants ‘Pivot’ in Free Agency After Missing Out on $88 Million Target: Report

Giants ‘Pivot’ in Free Agency After Missing Out on $88 Million Target: Report

Chiefs Insider Reveals Fate of 6 Free Agents in Slew of Roster Moves: Report

Chiefs Insider Reveals Fate of 6 Free Agents in Slew of Roster Moves: Report

Steelers Eliminate Positional Need With 2 Free Agent Signings: Report

Steelers Eliminate Positional Need With 2 Free Agent Signings: Report

Chiefs Make Near-$50 Million Move Involving Patrick Mahomes: Report

Chiefs Make Near-$50 Million Move Involving Patrick Mahomes: Report

Giants Starter Lands With Recent Super Bowl Finalist in Free Agency: Report

Giants Starter Lands With Recent Super Bowl Finalist in Free Agency: Report

Steelers’ Latest Signing Could Spell ‘the End’ for Veteran Cut Candidate

Steelers’ Latest Signing Could Spell ‘the End’ for Veteran Cut Candidate

Chiefs Starter Skips Town in Free Agency, Repeating Bizarre Coincidence: Report

Chiefs Starter Skips Town in Free Agency, Repeating Bizarre Coincidence: Report

Chiefs Starter Turns Heads With Cryptic Post Following New Reported Signing

Chiefs Starter Turns Heads With Cryptic Post Following New Reported Signing

Reported Giants Signing Catches the Attention of Cowboys Star Micah Parsons

Reported Giants Signing Catches the Attention of Cowboys Star Micah Parsons

Chiefs Reunite With 10-Year Vet & Staff Favorite LB in Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Reunite With 10-Year Vet & Staff Favorite LB in Free Agency: Report

Steelers RB Najee Harris Lands 1-Year Deal With AFC Playoff Team: Report

Steelers RB Najee Harris Lands 1-Year Deal With AFC Playoff Team: Report

Chiefs Lose WR to AFC Contender in NFL Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Lose WR to AFC Contender in NFL Free Agency: Report

Steelers Announce $7 Million Move Amid Day 1 of NFL Free Agency

Steelers Announce $7 Million Move Amid Day 1 of NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Lose Skill Position Player to Bitter AFC Rival: Report

Chiefs Lose Skill Position Player to Bitter AFC Rival: Report

Giants to Sign ‘Best CB on the Market’ — But There’s a Catch: Report

Giants to Sign ‘Best CB on the Market’ — But There’s a Catch: Report

Chiefs Kick off NFL Free Agency With $30 Million Agreement: Report

Chiefs Kick off NFL Free Agency With $30 Million Agreement: Report

Giants ‘Likely’ to End Up With 1 of 2 QBs in Free Agency: Report

Giants ‘Likely’ to End Up With 1 of 2 QBs in Free Agency: Report

Chris Jones Shares 2 Words on Chiefs Re-Signing Nick Bolton to Huge Deal

Chris Jones Shares 2 Words on Chiefs Re-Signing Nick Bolton to Huge Deal

Steelers’ Justin Fields Shares 3-Word Message Amid Free Agency Rumors

Steelers’ Justin Fields Shares 3-Word Message Amid Free Agency Rumors

Chiefs Re-Sign Key WR Amid Xavier Worthy News: Report

Chiefs Re-Sign Key WR Amid Xavier Worthy News: Report

Giants’ QB Plan ‘Could Be’ Impacted by Bombshell Trade: Insiders

Giants’ QB Plan ‘Could Be’ Impacted by Bombshell Trade: Insiders

NFL Insider Drops Steelers QB Update After Bombshell Trade

NFL Insider Drops Steelers QB Update After Bombshell Trade

Giants Announce Re-Signing, Prep for Free Agent Departure: Report

Giants Announce Re-Signing, Prep for Free Agent Departure: Report