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 Relay Troubling News Ahead of Ravens Playoff Matchup

Steelers Relay Troubling News Ahead of Ravens Playoff Matchup

Giants GM Joe Schoen Has Firm Response for ‘Doomsday Scenario’ Set Up at QB

Giants GM Joe Schoen Has Firm Response for ‘Doomsday Scenario’ Set Up at QB

Travis Kelce & 2 Chiefs Teammates Combine for Over $33,000 in NFL Fines

Travis Kelce & 2 Chiefs Teammates Combine for Over $33,000 in NFL Fines

Chiefs Staff Member Linked to NFC Head Coaching Job: Insider

Chiefs Staff Member Linked to NFC Head Coaching Job: Insider

Justin Fields Breaks Silence on Potentially Re-Signing With Steelers: Report

Justin Fields Breaks Silence on Potentially Re-Signing With Steelers: Report

Giants Insider Floats Trade Proposal for High-Ceiling Franchise QB Talent

Giants Insider Floats Trade Proposal for High-Ceiling Franchise QB Talent

Giants HC Brian Daboll Sends Clear Message on Resting Starters in Week 18

Giants HC Brian Daboll Sends Clear Message on Resting Starters in Week 18

Chiefs Get Unexpected Injury News Ahead of NFL Playoffs: Report

Chiefs Get Unexpected Injury News Ahead of NFL Playoffs: Report

Patrick Mahomes’ Trainer Turns Heads With 1-Word Post After Pro Bowl Snub

Patrick Mahomes’ Trainer Turns Heads With 1-Word Post After Pro Bowl Snub

Giants First Rounder Backs Brian Daboll With Public Vote of Confidence

Giants First Rounder Backs Brian Daboll With Public Vote of Confidence

Russell Wilson Sends Steelers Clear Message on What It Takes to Be a Champion

Russell Wilson Sends Steelers Clear Message on What It Takes to Be a Champion

Chiefs Rival ‘Could Take Advantage’ & Steal 60-Game Starter From KC

Chiefs Rival ‘Could Take Advantage’ & Steal 60-Game Starter From KC

Steelers Among Favorites to Trade for First-Round WR With Superstar Potential

Steelers Among Favorites to Trade for First-Round WR With Superstar Potential

Steelers Drop Major Hint on WR Roman Wilson’s Availability After Injury News

Steelers Drop Major Hint on WR Roman Wilson’s Availability After Injury News

Ex-Chiefs Draft Bust & Recent Cut Gets Look With Dolphins: Report

Ex-Chiefs Draft Bust & Recent Cut Gets Look With Dolphins: Report

Insider Reveals Why Steelers ‘Were Afraid’ to Trade for 2-Time Pro Bowl WR

Insider Reveals Why Steelers ‘Were Afraid’ to Trade for 2-Time Pro Bowl WR

Giants Sent Top Execs to Scout 4 QBs Not Named Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders: Report

Giants Sent Top Execs to Scout 4 QBs Not Named Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders: Report

Chiefs Listed Second in Betting Odds to Trade for 3-Time All-Pro Pass Rusher

Chiefs Listed Second in Betting Odds to Trade for 3-Time All-Pro Pass Rusher

Mike Tomlin’s Frustrating Week 18 Response Further Angers Steelers Fans

Mike Tomlin’s Frustrating Week 18 Response Further Angers Steelers Fans

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Provides Playoff Injury Updates on Isiah Pacheco & Rashee Rice

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Provides Playoff Injury Updates on Isiah Pacheco & Rashee Rice

Steelers Predicted to Land ‘Gifted Route Runner & Separator’ at WR

Steelers Predicted to Land ‘Gifted Route Runner & Separator’ at WR

Chiefs Predicted to Solve OT Problem With Eye-Catching ‘Sure-Fire’ Talent

Chiefs Predicted to Solve OT Problem With Eye-Catching ‘Sure-Fire’ Talent

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick Hit With 5-Figure Fine Amid Social Media Whispers

Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick Hit With 5-Figure Fine Amid Social Media Whispers

Insider Reveals Giants’ Expected Plans for Joe Schoen & Brian Daboll

Insider Reveals Giants’ Expected Plans for Joe Schoen & Brian Daboll

Steelers Team Leader Cameron Heyward Posts Suggestive Quote After Chiefs Loss

Steelers Team Leader Cameron Heyward Posts Suggestive Quote After Chiefs Loss

Chiefs’ 76-Game Starter Expected to Land ‘Big Payday’ in NFL Free Agency

Chiefs’ 76-Game Starter Expected to Land ‘Big Payday’ in NFL Free Agency

Giants Told to ‘Familiarize Themselves’ With Rising 4,000-Yard QB

Giants Told to ‘Familiarize Themselves’ With Rising 4,000-Yard QB

Steelers’ Patrick Queen Posts Emphatic 2-Word Message After Chiefs Loss

Steelers’ Patrick Queen Posts Emphatic 2-Word Message After Chiefs Loss

Ex-Chiefs QB Signs With Eagles After Jalen Hurts Injury: Report

Ex-Chiefs QB Signs With Eagles After Jalen Hurts Injury: Report

Patrick Mahomes Sends NFL Scary Message After Chiefs Beat Steelers

Patrick Mahomes Sends NFL Scary Message After Chiefs Beat Steelers