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 GM Brett Veach Sends Aggressive Message on Key Free Agent

Chiefs GM Brett Veach Sends Aggressive Message on Key Free Agent

Giants GM Joe Schoen Sends Clear Message on Matthew Stafford-Like Move

Giants GM Joe Schoen Sends Clear Message on Matthew Stafford-Like Move

Steelers GM All but Confirms Plan to Let 4-Year Starter Walk in Free Agency

Steelers GM All but Confirms Plan to Let 4-Year Starter Walk in Free Agency

Steelers Identified as Potential WR Trade Partner With NFC Squad

Steelers Identified as Potential WR Trade Partner With NFC Squad

Chiefs Reporter Wouldn’t Be Stunned If KC ‘Overhauls’ Position Group

Chiefs Reporter Wouldn’t Be Stunned If KC ‘Overhauls’ Position Group

NFL Insider Confirms Giants as 1 of 4 Known Suitors Pursuing $160 Million QB

NFL Insider Confirms Giants as 1 of 4 Known Suitors Pursuing $160 Million QB

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Starter to Be Released by Current Team: Report

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Starter to Be Released by Current Team: Report

NFC Squad Swipes Giants WR in Free Agency Prediction

NFC Squad Swipes Giants WR in Free Agency Prediction

Ex-Steeler & Former NFL First Rounder Addresses Pittsburgh Upon Retiring

Ex-Steeler & Former NFL First Rounder Addresses Pittsburgh Upon Retiring

Chiefs’ Announcement Ends Impressive Patrick Mahomes Streak

Chiefs’ Announcement Ends Impressive Patrick Mahomes Streak

Veteran NFL Insider Appears to Corroborate Rumor About Steelers, Russell Wilson

Veteran NFL Insider Appears to Corroborate Rumor About Steelers, Russell Wilson

AFC Squad Swipes Chiefs Team Leader in Free Agency Prediction

AFC Squad Swipes Chiefs Team Leader in Free Agency Prediction

Giants Predicted to Bolster O-Line With 6-Foot-6 Former Second-Round Talent

Giants Predicted to Bolster O-Line With 6-Foot-6 Former Second-Round Talent

Travis Kelce Retirement Update: Insider Reveals Growing ‘Sense’ Around NFL

Travis Kelce Retirement Update: Insider Reveals Growing ‘Sense’ Around NFL

Giants Pushed to Offer $12 Million Extension to Deserving Draft Pick

Giants Pushed to Offer $12 Million Extension to Deserving Draft Pick

Steelers Predicted to Land Former $40 Million Cornerback

Steelers Predicted to Land Former $40 Million Cornerback

2 NFL Insiders Cast Doubt on Matthew Stafford to Steelers Rumors

2 NFL Insiders Cast Doubt on Matthew Stafford to Steelers Rumors

‘Entirely Possible’ Travis Kelce, Chiefs Push Back Retirement Deadline: Insider

‘Entirely Possible’ Travis Kelce, Chiefs Push Back Retirement Deadline: Insider

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Gets Retirement Advice From 5-Time NFL MVP

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Gets Retirement Advice From 5-Time NFL MVP

NYC Reporter Sends Giants Clear Warning About Matthew Stafford

NYC Reporter Sends Giants Clear Warning About Matthew Stafford

Steelers Trade Proposal Reveals Potential Cost of 49ers WR Deebo Samuel

Steelers Trade Proposal Reveals Potential Cost of 49ers WR Deebo Samuel

NFL Overturns 2 Chiefs-Related Fines Worth Combined $50K: Report

NFL Overturns 2 Chiefs-Related Fines Worth Combined $50K: Report

Chiefs Predicted to Replace Trey Smith With Aging 7-Time All-Pro Guard

Chiefs Predicted to Replace Trey Smith With Aging 7-Time All-Pro Guard

Giants Trade Pitch Passes on Shedeur Sanders, Securing 2026 Haul From Raiders

Giants Trade Pitch Passes on Shedeur Sanders, Securing 2026 Haul From Raiders

Ex-Giants Second Rounder, Long-Time NFL Starter Called ‘Notable’ Cut Candidate

Ex-Giants Second Rounder, Long-Time NFL Starter Called ‘Notable’ Cut Candidate

Steelers QB Justin Fields Has AFC Suitor With Mutual ‘Intrigue’: Insider

Steelers QB Justin Fields Has AFC Suitor With Mutual ‘Intrigue’: Insider

‘Won’t Be a Surprise’ If Chiefs Reunite With Former Starter After 3-Year Hiatus

‘Won’t Be a Surprise’ If Chiefs Reunite With Former Starter After 3-Year Hiatus

Giants Named as ‘Projected Suitor’ for Cowboys’ Potential $63 Million Free Agent

Giants Named as ‘Projected Suitor’ for Cowboys’ Potential $63 Million Free Agent

Chiefs ‘Should Be Interested’ in AFC Rival Trade for Nick Bolton Replacement

Chiefs ‘Should Be Interested’ in AFC Rival Trade for Nick Bolton Replacement

Giants Sign Multiple Chiefs Prospects to 90-Man Roster: Report

Giants Sign Multiple Chiefs Prospects to 90-Man Roster: Report