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

NFL Refs Under Fire Again After Official Chiefs Statement Backfires

NFL Refs Under Fire Again After Official Chiefs Statement Backfires

Steelers Writer Relays ‘Only Way’ Pittsburgh Would Trade for Cooper Kupp

Steelers Writer Relays ‘Only Way’ Pittsburgh Would Trade for Cooper Kupp

Patrick Mahomes Has Strong Response for Chiefs’ New ‘Villain’ Tag at Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes Has Strong Response for Chiefs’ New ‘Villain’ Tag at Super Bowl

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce’s Retirement Answer Turns Heads at Super Bowl Media Night

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce’s Retirement Answer Turns Heads at Super Bowl Media Night

Giants Catch Major Saquon Barkley Stray at Super Bowl Media Night

Giants Catch Major Saquon Barkley Stray at Super Bowl Media Night

Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins Posts Inspirational Message Ahead of Super Bowl

Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins Posts Inspirational Message Ahead of Super Bowl

Giants Predicted to Land 2 ‘Signal-Callers’ in Franchise-Altering Draft Haul

Giants Predicted to Land 2 ‘Signal-Callers’ in Franchise-Altering Draft Haul

Steelers Predicted to Replace Najee Harris With ‘Scheme-Transcendent’ RB

Steelers Predicted to Replace Najee Harris With ‘Scheme-Transcendent’ RB

Chiefs Predicted to Replace Carson Wentz With Former Top 3 QB Draft Talent

Chiefs Predicted to Replace Carson Wentz With Former Top 3 QB Draft Talent

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Offers 6-Word Response for Noah Lyles Troll

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Offers 6-Word Response for Noah Lyles Troll

Steelers’ $37.5 Million Vet ‘Seems Destined’ to Be Cut, Says Writer

Steelers’ $37.5 Million Vet ‘Seems Destined’ to Be Cut, Says Writer

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Is ‘Sick’ Over Latest Non-Football News

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Is ‘Sick’ Over Latest Non-Football News

Insider Expects Chiefs to Offer $105 Million Contract After Super Bowl

Insider Expects Chiefs to Offer $105 Million Contract After Super Bowl

Giants Trade Proposal Lands No. 1 Overall Pick for ‘Reasonable’ Return

Giants Trade Proposal Lands No. 1 Overall Pick for ‘Reasonable’ Return

Once-Promising Giants Draft Pick Identified as Cut Candidate

Once-Promising Giants Draft Pick Identified as Cut Candidate

Steelers Pushed to Investigate Trade for Former Super Bowl Champion QB

Steelers Pushed to Investigate Trade for Former Super Bowl Champion QB

‘Wouldn’t Be a Stunner’ If Chiefs Try to Get Rid of $80 Million Starter: Insider

‘Wouldn’t Be a Stunner’ If Chiefs Try to Get Rid of $80 Million Starter: Insider

New Giants Quarterback Option Appears to Be Gaining Steam

New Giants Quarterback Option Appears to Be Gaining Steam

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Reveals Left Tackle Plan for Super Bowl

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Reveals Left Tackle Plan for Super Bowl

Andy Reid Reacts to Theories Chiefs Are Colluding With NFL Referees

Andy Reid Reacts to Theories Chiefs Are Colluding With NFL Referees

Giants Get Bad News on ‘No. 1 QB Option’ Ahead of Free Agency

Giants Get Bad News on ‘No. 1 QB Option’ Ahead of Free Agency

Steelers Admit Key Position Group Must Improve Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Steelers Admit Key Position Group Must Improve Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Help Break NFL Record After Historic AFC Championship: Report

Chiefs Help Break NFL Record After Historic AFC Championship: Report

Key Giants Playmaker Reveals 2025 Quarterback Preference

Key Giants Playmaker Reveals 2025 Quarterback Preference

Steelers’ Recent Trail of Breadcrumbs Hints at Next QB Pairing

Steelers’ Recent Trail of Breadcrumbs Hints at Next QB Pairing

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Relays Good News Ahead of Super Bowl

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Relays Good News Ahead of Super Bowl

Brittany Mahomes Calls Out Bills Fans for ‘Disgusting’ Move After Chiefs Win

Brittany Mahomes Calls Out Bills Fans for ‘Disgusting’ Move After Chiefs Win

Chiefs Players Sound Off on ‘Ref Talk’ After AFC Championship Win

Chiefs Players Sound Off on ‘Ref Talk’ After AFC Championship Win

Tyreek Hill Shares Strong Patrick Mahomes Opinion After Chiefs Beat Bills

Tyreek Hill Shares Strong Patrick Mahomes Opinion After Chiefs Beat Bills

Chiefs Make ‘Surprise’ WR Move Ahead of AFC Championship vs. Bills: Report

Chiefs Make ‘Surprise’ WR Move Ahead of AFC Championship vs. Bills: Report