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 Rule Joey Porter Jr. & 1 Other ‘Out’ vs. Chiefs, Get 4 Starters Back

Steelers Rule Joey Porter Jr. & 1 Other ‘Out’ vs. Chiefs, Get 4 Starters Back

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Drops 3-Word Post While Battling Precarious Calf Injury

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Drops 3-Word Post While Battling Precarious Calf Injury

Chiefs Sign Former Aaron Rodgers Red Zone Threat Ahead of Week 17

Chiefs Sign Former Aaron Rodgers Red Zone Threat Ahead of Week 17

Steelers Get ‘Very Good Sign’ on Injury Front Ahead of Chiefs Matchup

Steelers Get ‘Very Good Sign’ on Injury Front Ahead of Chiefs Matchup

Brian Daboll Repeats 4-Word Response After Giants Lose 10th Straight Game

Brian Daboll Repeats 4-Word Response After Giants Lose 10th Straight Game

NFL Hands Down 5-Figure Fine After Punishing Hit on Giants QB Tommy DeVito

NFL Hands Down 5-Figure Fine After Punishing Hit on Giants QB Tommy DeVito

Wife Brittany Reveals Week 16 Meant ‘A Little Extra’ for Her & Patrick Mahomes

Wife Brittany Reveals Week 16 Meant ‘A Little Extra’ for Her & Patrick Mahomes

Mike Tomlin Hits Steelers With Blunt Reality Check After Ravens Loss

Mike Tomlin Hits Steelers With Blunt Reality Check After Ravens Loss

Patrick Mahomes Sends 3-Word Message After Overcoming Ankle Injury vs. Texans

Patrick Mahomes Sends 3-Word Message After Overcoming Ankle Injury vs. Texans

Patrick Mahomes Opens Up About Ankle Status After Gutsy Effort vs. Texans

Patrick Mahomes Opens Up About Ankle Status After Gutsy Effort vs. Texans

One Answer to the ‘Is It Worth the Risk?’ Question on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

One Answer to the ‘Is It Worth the Risk?’ Question on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Place Rookie on Injured Reserve Unexpectedly: Report

Chiefs Place Rookie on Injured Reserve Unexpectedly: Report

Giants Could ‘Buy Low’ on 27-Year-Old Former 1,000-Yard WR

Giants Could ‘Buy Low’ on 27-Year-Old Former 1,000-Yard WR

Texans Promote Ex-Chiefs Cut on Eve of Week 16 Matchup: Report

Texans Promote Ex-Chiefs Cut on Eve of Week 16 Matchup: Report

Steelers Get Final Verdict on T.J. Watt & George Pickens for Week 16: Insider

Steelers Get Final Verdict on T.J. Watt & George Pickens for Week 16: Insider

Giants Expected to Part Ways With Former $12 Million Vet in Free Agency

Giants Expected to Part Ways With Former $12 Million Vet in Free Agency

Steelers’ Justin Fields Called ‘Perfect Target’ for AFC Team With Unproven QB

Steelers’ Justin Fields Called ‘Perfect Target’ for AFC Team With Unproven QB

Patrick Mahomes Treats Chiefs O-Line to Custom Christmas Gift Packages: Report

Patrick Mahomes Treats Chiefs O-Line to Custom Christmas Gift Packages: Report

AFC Playoff Hopeful Pushed to Swipe Chiefs WR Amid Rash of Injuries

AFC Playoff Hopeful Pushed to Swipe Chiefs WR Amid Rash of Injuries

Chiefs Cut Signs With New Team Days After Release: Report

Chiefs Cut Signs With New Team Days After Release: Report

Brian Daboll Reacts to Giants Report Claiming Joe Schoen Could Replace HC

Brian Daboll Reacts to Giants Report Claiming Joe Schoen Could Replace HC

J.J. Watt Gets Honest About T.J. Watt’s Ankle Injury Prior to Steelers-Ravens

J.J. Watt Gets Honest About T.J. Watt’s Ankle Injury Prior to Steelers-Ravens

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Leaves the Door Open for Recent KC Cut to Return

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Leaves the Door Open for Recent KC Cut to Return

Giants Passed up 2 NFL Success Stories to Hire Joe Schoen: Report

Giants Passed up 2 NFL Success Stories to Hire Joe Schoen: Report

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sets Clear Terms for Patrick Mahomes’ Availability vs. Texans

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sets Clear Terms for Patrick Mahomes’ Availability vs. Texans

Giants Pushed to Draft Heisman Finalist QB Who’s Not Expected to Go First Round

Giants Pushed to Draft Heisman Finalist QB Who’s Not Expected to Go First Round

Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire Addresses ‘KC’ Publicly Amid News of Release

Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire Addresses ‘KC’ Publicly Amid News of Release

Russell Wilson Addresses Fanbase Publicly After Steelers Lose to Eagles

Russell Wilson Addresses Fanbase Publicly After Steelers Lose to Eagles

Ex-Chiefs QB Sends KC Warning About Patrick Mahomes’ Ankle Injury

Ex-Chiefs QB Sends KC Warning About Patrick Mahomes’ Ankle Injury

Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid Provide Telling Updates on Ankle Injury

Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid Provide Telling Updates on Ankle Injury