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 & Bitter Division Rival ‘Love’ Same Free Agent, Says Insider

Chiefs & Bitter Division Rival ‘Love’ Same Free Agent, Says Insider

Giants Release ‘Obvious’ Bust Signing Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Giants Release ‘Obvious’ Bust Signing Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Ex-Giants QB Tommy DeVito Gets Tremendous News Just Before NFL Free Agency

Ex-Giants QB Tommy DeVito Gets Tremendous News Just Before NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Get Worrying Extension News Just Before NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Get Worrying Extension News Just Before NFL Free Agency

Rumored Giants Trade Target Hits Open Market Just Before NFL Free Agency

Rumored Giants Trade Target Hits Open Market Just Before NFL Free Agency

Giants ‘High on’ Former $52 Million Champion After Trent McDuffie Trade News

Giants ‘High on’ Former $52 Million Champion After Trent McDuffie Trade News

Chiefs’ Trent McDuffie Trade Rumors Fueled by Latest NFL News

Chiefs’ Trent McDuffie Trade Rumors Fueled by Latest NFL News

Ex-Chiefs Fan Favorite Gets New 2-Year Deal Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Ex-Chiefs Fan Favorite Gets New 2-Year Deal Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Giants, John Harbaugh Praised for Adding ‘Killer’ in Pre-Free Agency Move

Giants, John Harbaugh Praised for Adding ‘Killer’ in Pre-Free Agency Move

Chiefs Making $20 Million Move Ahead of NFL Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Making $20 Million Move Ahead of NFL Free Agency: Report

Giants ‘Like’ $72 Million Trade Candidate, Says NFL Insider

Giants ‘Like’ $72 Million Trade Candidate, Says NFL Insider

Chiefs Free Agency Rumors Fueled by Insider’s Latest NFL News

Chiefs Free Agency Rumors Fueled by Insider’s Latest NFL News

Giants ‘Impressed’ by Combine Star as NFL Draft Frontrunners Emerge

Giants ‘Impressed’ by Combine Star as NFL Draft Frontrunners Emerge

Chiefs Have Spent ‘Extensive Time’ With Elite WR Prospect at NFL Combine

Chiefs Have Spent ‘Extensive Time’ With Elite WR Prospect at NFL Combine

Giants Get Message From Elite WR Prospect Amid NFL Combine Rumors

Giants Get Message From Elite WR Prospect Amid NFL Combine Rumors

Chiefs ‘Loom’ in Race to Sign 2-Time 1,000-Yard RB During NFL Free Agency

Chiefs ‘Loom’ in Race to Sign 2-Time 1,000-Yard RB During NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Superstar Speaks Out on Vet’s Abrupt Release Before NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Superstar Speaks Out on Vet’s Abrupt Release Before NFL Free Agency

Giants Coaching Hire Creates Free Agency Fit for $80 Million NFL Cut Candidate

Giants Coaching Hire Creates Free Agency Fit for $80 Million NFL Cut Candidate

Giants, Harbaugh Highlighted as Fit for $41 Million Cut Candidate in Free Agency

Giants, Harbaugh Highlighted as Fit for $41 Million Cut Candidate in Free Agency

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Turns Heads With Telling Travis Kelce Retirement News

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Turns Heads With Telling Travis Kelce Retirement News

Giants Get ‘Bad News’ on Tyler Linderbaum Pursuit Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Giants Get ‘Bad News’ on Tyler Linderbaum Pursuit Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Reunion Idea Emerges Amid NFL Free Agency Cut Rumors

Chiefs Reunion Idea Emerges Amid NFL Free Agency Cut Rumors

Giants Sent Clear Warning Amid Offseason Trade Rumors

Giants Sent Clear Warning Amid Offseason Trade Rumors

Giants Called Upon to Make $45 Million Move & Take Recurring Issue ‘Seriously’

Giants Called Upon to Make $45 Million Move & Take Recurring Issue ‘Seriously’

Chiefs Starter Predicted to Bolt in NFL Free Agency, Sign With Rival Raiders

Chiefs Starter Predicted to Bolt in NFL Free Agency, Sign With Rival Raiders

Patrick Mahomes Dropped in All-Time QB Ranking After Disastrous Season

Patrick Mahomes Dropped in All-Time QB Ranking After Disastrous Season

Tyreek Hill Gets Clear Message From Chiefs Superstar, Fueling Reunion Rumors

Tyreek Hill Gets Clear Message From Chiefs Superstar, Fueling Reunion Rumors

Chiefs Pushed to Part Ways With Failed WR Experiment, Re-Sign ‘Downfield Threat’

Chiefs Pushed to Part Ways With Failed WR Experiment, Re-Sign ‘Downfield Threat’

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Hit With Blatant Disrespect Amid Injury Recovery

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Hit With Blatant Disrespect Amid Injury Recovery

Chiefs Predicted to Add 6-Foot-3 Playmaker WR Amid Rashee Rice Uncertainty

Chiefs Predicted to Add 6-Foot-3 Playmaker WR Amid Rashee Rice Uncertainty