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 Make Move to Re-Sign 24-Year-Old Starter Before Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Make Move to Re-Sign 24-Year-Old Starter Before Free Agency: Report

Ex-Giants First-Round Pick Sounds off on Social Media After Being Cut

Ex-Giants First-Round Pick Sounds off on Social Media After Being Cut

Steelers Feed Into Recent NFL Draft Chatter With QB Decision

Steelers Feed Into Recent NFL Draft Chatter With QB Decision

Bills Team Leader Blasts Chiefs for Super Bowl Performance

Bills Team Leader Blasts Chiefs for Super Bowl Performance

Giants Finalizing QB Move Ahead of NFL Free Agency: Report

Giants Finalizing QB Move Ahead of NFL Free Agency: Report

Steelers Make $4 Million Move Ahead of Free Agency: Report

Steelers Make $4 Million Move Ahead of Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Pursuing Former $98 Million LT ‘Makes Sense’ After Thuney Trade

Chiefs Pursuing Former $98 Million LT ‘Makes Sense’ After Thuney Trade

Giants Could Replace Darius Slayton With Former Third-Round WR: Report

Giants Could Replace Darius Slayton With Former Third-Round WR: Report

Steelers Highlighted as Potential Scheme Fit for ‘Talented’ QB Riser

Steelers Highlighted as Potential Scheme Fit for ‘Talented’ QB Riser

Giants Insider Does Total 180 on Aaron Rodgers Rumors

Giants Insider Does Total 180 on Aaron Rodgers Rumors

Chiefs Agree to Terms on Reunion Ahead of NFL Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Agree to Terms on Reunion Ahead of NFL Free Agency: Report

Giants’ 68-Game Starter Is ‘Getting Buzz’ in Free Agency: Insider

Giants’ 68-Game Starter Is ‘Getting Buzz’ in Free Agency: Insider

Chiefs 5-Year Contributor Is ‘Getting Buzz’ in Free Agency: Insider

Chiefs 5-Year Contributor Is ‘Getting Buzz’ in Free Agency: Insider

Ex-Steelers 61-Game Contributor Hints Current Team Is Moving On

Ex-Steelers 61-Game Contributor Hints Current Team Is Moving On

Giants Trade Proposal Lands ‘No. 1 QB Option’ Cam Ward

Giants Trade Proposal Lands ‘No. 1 QB Option’ Cam Ward

Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones Linked to Starting Competition With Recent Top 5 Pick

Ex-Giants QB Daniel Jones Linked to Starting Competition With Recent Top 5 Pick

Chiefs Informed WR They ‘Do Not Have the Money’ to Re-Sign Him: Report

Chiefs Informed WR They ‘Do Not Have the Money’ to Re-Sign Him: Report

Chiefs ‘Much More Comfortable’ Changing Premium Draft Pick’s Position

Chiefs ‘Much More Comfortable’ Changing Premium Draft Pick’s Position

Chiefs’ Upcoming $28 Million Decision Could Cause Future ‘Problem’

Chiefs’ Upcoming $28 Million Decision Could Cause Future ‘Problem’

‘Strong Likelihood’ Emerging for Steelers QBs Russell Wilson & Justin Fields

‘Strong Likelihood’ Emerging for Steelers QBs Russell Wilson & Justin Fields

Giants’ Plan B Post-Stafford Includes Final Big ‘Swing’ & ‘Sobering Realization’

Giants’ Plan B Post-Stafford Includes Final Big ‘Swing’ & ‘Sobering Realization’

Struggling Chiefs Draft Pick Could Be on Hot Seat This Summer: Insider

Struggling Chiefs Draft Pick Could Be on Hot Seat This Summer: Insider

Steelers Predicted to Clean House at QB & Sign Former First-Round Talent

Steelers Predicted to Clean House at QB & Sign Former First-Round Talent

Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones React to Travis Kelce Confirming He’s ‘Coming Back’

Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones React to Travis Kelce Confirming He’s ‘Coming Back’

‘Ship Has Sailed’ on Steelers Re-Signing Big-Name Free Agent: Insider

‘Ship Has Sailed’ on Steelers Re-Signing Big-Name Free Agent: Insider

5 Chiefs Role Players Could Face Harsh Ultimatum in Free Agency

5 Chiefs Role Players Could Face Harsh Ultimatum in Free Agency

NYG Reporter ‘Pretty Certain’ of Giants’ Backup Plan If Stafford Pursuit Fails

NYG Reporter ‘Pretty Certain’ of Giants’ Backup Plan If Stafford Pursuit Fails

Giants Encounter Major Matthew Stafford Roadblock in Form of Old Foe: Report

Giants Encounter Major Matthew Stafford Roadblock in Form of Old Foe: Report

Chiefs Superstar Chris Jones’ Cryptic Post Causes Stir Amid NFL Combine

Chiefs Superstar Chris Jones’ Cryptic Post Causes Stir Amid NFL Combine

Justin Fields Posts Cryptic Photo as Steelers GM Speaks at NFL Combine

Justin Fields Posts Cryptic Photo as Steelers GM Speaks at NFL Combine