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 Sign Multiple Chiefs Prospects to 90-Man Roster: Report

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

Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick Leaves KC to Sign With NFC Team: Report

Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick Leaves KC to Sign With NFC Team: Report

Giants Ownership Responds to Sale News in Official Statement: Report

Giants Ownership Responds to Sale News in Official Statement: Report

Chiefs Coach Skips Town to AFC Rival After Super Bowl: Report

Chiefs Coach Skips Town to AFC Rival After Super Bowl: Report

Chiefs Draft Pick & 60-Game Contributor Identified as Potential ‘Cut Candidate’

Chiefs Draft Pick & 60-Game Contributor Identified as Potential ‘Cut Candidate’

Steelers Identified as Fit for Dual-Threat QB Who’s ‘a Little Like’ Justin Fields

Steelers Identified as Fit for Dual-Threat QB Who’s ‘a Little Like’ Justin Fields

Chiefs Announce 11 Post-Super Bowl Signings Including Trio of WRs: Report

Chiefs Announce 11 Post-Super Bowl Signings Including Trio of WRs: Report

Chiefs Playmaker Refutes Retirement Rumors in Deleted Post

Chiefs Playmaker Refutes Retirement Rumors in Deleted Post

Giants’ Latest Coaching Hire Fuels Quarterback Speculation

Giants’ Latest Coaching Hire Fuels Quarterback Speculation

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Sends 4-Word Message to KC Fans After Super Bowl Loss

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Sends 4-Word Message to KC Fans After Super Bowl Loss

‘Frustrated’ Giants Free Agent Will ‘Surely’ Be Seeking New Team, Says Reporter

‘Frustrated’ Giants Free Agent Will ‘Surely’ Be Seeking New Team, Says Reporter

Chiefs 2-Time Champion Free Agent Addresses KC Fans: ‘Pray This Isn’t the End’

Chiefs 2-Time Champion Free Agent Addresses KC Fans: ‘Pray This Isn’t the End’

NFL Great’s Viral Super Bowl Post Rips ‘Ref Narrative’ as Chiefs Fall to Eagles

NFL Great’s Viral Super Bowl Post Rips ‘Ref Narrative’ as Chiefs Fall to Eagles

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Makes 4-Word Promise After Crushing Super Bowl LIX Loss

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Makes 4-Word Promise After Crushing Super Bowl LIX Loss

Steelers Get Bad News on Matthew Stafford Before NFL Free Agency

Steelers Get Bad News on Matthew Stafford Before NFL Free Agency

Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins Honors Father With Super Bowl Outfit [LOOK]

Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins Honors Father With Super Bowl Outfit [LOOK]

Tom Brady Sends Patrick Mahomes Clear Warning Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Tom Brady Sends Patrick Mahomes Clear Warning Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Chiefs Turn Heads With Unexpected Last Minute Super Bowl Move

Chiefs Turn Heads With Unexpected Last Minute Super Bowl Move

NFL Insider Hints Chiefs Could Lose Coveted WR to AFC Rival

NFL Insider Hints Chiefs Could Lose Coveted WR to AFC Rival

NFL Insider Connects Giants to Former $245 Million QB: Report

NFL Insider Connects Giants to Former $245 Million QB: Report

Ex-Steelers WR Antonio Brown Goes Viral Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Ex-Steelers WR Antonio Brown Goes Viral Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Tyreek Hill Gets Honest About Chiefs’ Three-Peat Bid at Super Bowl

Tyreek Hill Gets Honest About Chiefs’ Three-Peat Bid at Super Bowl

Giants WR Malik Nabers Gushes Over 60,000-Yard QB Amid Trade Speculation

Giants WR Malik Nabers Gushes Over 60,000-Yard QB Amid Trade Speculation

Steelers Predicted to Pair Joey Porter Jr. With $43.5 Million CB Signing

Steelers Predicted to Pair Joey Porter Jr. With $43.5 Million CB Signing

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Sheds Light on Eventual Retirement Plans

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Sheds Light on Eventual Retirement Plans

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Expresses Confusion Over Odd NFL Trend Ahead of Super Bowl

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Expresses Confusion Over Odd NFL Trend Ahead of Super Bowl

Chiefs’ Gracie Hunt, Patrick Mahomes React to Trump’s KC Praise at Super Bowl

Chiefs’ Gracie Hunt, Patrick Mahomes React to Trump’s KC Praise at Super Bowl

Popular Giants QB Trade Option Becoming Real Possibility: Report

Popular Giants QB Trade Option Becoming Real Possibility: Report

‘Hard to Envision’ Giants Reuniting With Former Draft Pick in Free Agency

‘Hard to Envision’ Giants Reuniting With Former Draft Pick in Free Agency

Chiefs’ Harrison Butker Causes a Stir Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

Chiefs’ Harrison Butker Causes a Stir Ahead of Super Bowl LIX