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

Steelers Insider Closes the Door on Trendy Russell Wilson Replacement

Steelers Insider Closes the Door on Trendy Russell Wilson Replacement

Chiefs Provide ‘Encouraging’ Update on Integral Playoff Weapon

Chiefs Provide ‘Encouraging’ Update on Integral Playoff Weapon

Justin Fields Drops 11-Word Message on 2024 Season With Steelers

Justin Fields Drops 11-Word Message on 2024 Season With Steelers

Insider Confirms Giants’ Worst-Kept Draft Secret: Report

Insider Confirms Giants’ Worst-Kept Draft Secret: Report

Chiefs Sign 25-Year-Old WR, Cut Failed Veteran Addition: Report

Chiefs Sign 25-Year-Old WR, Cut Failed Veteran Addition: Report

Steelers Get Open Offer From Former $140 Million 3-Time All-Pro WR

Steelers Get Open Offer From Former $140 Million 3-Time All-Pro WR

Ex-Giants D-Coordinator Wink Martindale Linked to Multiple NFL Teams: Report

Ex-Giants D-Coordinator Wink Martindale Linked to Multiple NFL Teams: Report

Fake Patrick Mahomes News Causes Stir Ahead of Divisional Round

Fake Patrick Mahomes News Causes Stir Ahead of Divisional Round

Mike Tomlin Shuts Down Steelers Rumor About Justin Fields

Mike Tomlin Shuts Down Steelers Rumor About Justin Fields

Calls Mount for Steelers to Trade $73 Million Playmaker & ‘Reinvest the Return’

Calls Mount for Steelers to Trade $73 Million Playmaker & ‘Reinvest the Return’

Giants Free Agent Earns Public Show of Support: ‘Should Be Brought Back’

Giants Free Agent Earns Public Show of Support: ‘Should Be Brought Back’

Insider Relays Steelers’ Telling Opinion of Justin Fields Ahead of Free Agency

Insider Relays Steelers’ Telling Opinion of Justin Fields Ahead of Free Agency

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Offers Brutally Honest Assessment of Recent Shortcomings

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Offers Brutally Honest Assessment of Recent Shortcomings

Brittany & Patrick Mahomes Announce Third Child’s Full Name in Birth Date Post

Brittany & Patrick Mahomes Announce Third Child’s Full Name in Birth Date Post

Giants Predicted to Trade Key $117 Million Vet in Order to ‘Retool’

Giants Predicted to Trade Key $117 Million Vet in Order to ‘Retool’

Giants ‘Expected’ to Lose Exec to AFC Franchise: Report

Giants ‘Expected’ to Lose Exec to AFC Franchise: Report

Chiefs Secure 2 Signings as They Await Playoff Opponent: Report

Chiefs Secure 2 Signings as They Await Playoff Opponent: Report

Giants Insider Proposes Blockbuster QB Trade That’s ‘Too Good to Pass Up’

Giants Insider Proposes Blockbuster QB Trade That’s ‘Too Good to Pass Up’

Insider’s Giants Coaching Update Turns Heads Before NFL Playoffs

Insider’s Giants Coaching Update Turns Heads Before NFL Playoffs

Steelers Abruptly Release Veteran WR Just Before Start of NFL Playoffs

Steelers Abruptly Release Veteran WR Just Before Start of NFL Playoffs

Steelers Catch Major Break Ahead of Wild Card Matchup vs. Ravens

Steelers Catch Major Break Ahead of Wild Card Matchup vs. Ravens

Chiefs Could Reacquire Tyreek Hill at ‘Reasonable’ Price, Says Writer

Chiefs Could Reacquire Tyreek Hill at ‘Reasonable’ Price, Says Writer

Chiefs Rival Lines Up Key Andy Reid Staff Member for HC Interview: Report

Chiefs Rival Lines Up Key Andy Reid Staff Member for HC Interview: Report

Ex-Giants QB & Popular Kafka Replacement Linked to NFC HC Job: Report

Ex-Giants QB & Popular Kafka Replacement Linked to NFC HC Job: Report

Chiefs Reunite With WR Cut Ahead of NFL Playoffs: Report

Chiefs Reunite With WR Cut Ahead of NFL Playoffs: Report

Justin Fields Sends Steelers Clear Message on Playoff Availability

Justin Fields Sends Steelers Clear Message on Playoff Availability

Chiefs Praised After Rewarding Trade Update: ‘Chess Not Checkers’

Chiefs Praised After Rewarding Trade Update: ‘Chess Not Checkers’

Giants Predicted to Make a ‘Big’ Splash on 1 of 2 Non-Rookie QB Options

Giants Predicted to Make a ‘Big’ Splash on 1 of 2 Non-Rookie QB Options

NFL Insider Follows up on Wild Steelers Trade Rumor

NFL Insider Follows up on Wild Steelers Trade Rumor

Giants Announce 5 Signings to Kick off 2025 Offseason: Report

Giants Announce 5 Signings to Kick off 2025 Offseason: Report