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 WR Malik Nabers’ Mom Sends Blunt 3-Word Message on Son’s Postgame Rant

Giants WR Malik Nabers’ Mom Sends Blunt 3-Word Message on Son’s Postgame Rant

Giants Called Upon to Make Immediate QB Move in Week 13

Giants Called Upon to Make Immediate QB Move in Week 13

Brittany Mahomes Sends Patrick Mahomes Message After Chiefs Beat Panthers

Brittany Mahomes Sends Patrick Mahomes Message After Chiefs Beat Panthers

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Offers Silver Lining After Near Collapse vs. Panthers

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Offers Silver Lining After Near Collapse vs. Panthers

Ex-Giants’ Daniel Jones Could Sign as Competition for Former NY QB: Insider

Ex-Giants’ Daniel Jones Could Sign as Competition for Former NY QB: Insider

Chiefs-Bills Game Produces Multiple Fines Totaling North of $40,000

Chiefs-Bills Game Produces Multiple Fines Totaling North of $40,000

Ex-Giants’ Daniel Jones Connected to New Team After QB Injury: Insider

Ex-Giants’ Daniel Jones Connected to New Team After QB Injury: Insider

Ex-Giants RB Saquon Barkley Has Message for Daniel Jones After Release

Ex-Giants RB Saquon Barkley Has Message for Daniel Jones After Release

Chiefs Called ‘Option’ for $160 Million QB Who Could ‘Learn From’ Mahomes

Chiefs Called ‘Option’ for $160 Million QB Who Could ‘Learn From’ Mahomes

Giants Rival Headlines Top Daniel Jones Landing Spots After Release

Giants Rival Headlines Top Daniel Jones Landing Spots After Release

Browns CB Takes 3-Word Shot at Steelers WR George Pickens After TNF

Browns CB Takes 3-Word Shot at Steelers WR George Pickens After TNF

Myles Garrett Has Bold Message for T.J. Watt After Browns Beat Steelers

Myles Garrett Has Bold Message for T.J. Watt After Browns Beat Steelers

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Burglary ‘Investigation’ Takes New Turn: Report

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Burglary ‘Investigation’ Takes New Turn: Report

Steelers OC Arthur Smith Criticized for Puzzling Coaching Decision vs. Ravens

Steelers OC Arthur Smith Criticized for Puzzling Coaching Decision vs. Ravens

Giants QB2 Drew Lock Gets Brutally Honest About NYG Choosing Tommy DeVito

Giants QB2 Drew Lock Gets Brutally Honest About NYG Choosing Tommy DeVito

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Hints at RB Gameplan Once Isiah Pacheco Is Ready

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Hints at RB Gameplan Once Isiah Pacheco Is Ready

Chiefs Cut WR to Make Room for Tyquan Thornton: Report

Chiefs Cut WR to Make Room for Tyquan Thornton: Report

Giants Star’s Words Hint at Potentially Dangerous Repercussions of QB Change

Giants Star’s Words Hint at Potentially Dangerous Repercussions of QB Change

Myles Garrett Takes Not-So-Subtle Shot at T.J. Watt Ahead of Steelers-Browns

Myles Garrett Takes Not-So-Subtle Shot at T.J. Watt Ahead of Steelers-Browns

Giants WR Darius Slayton Explains Cryptic Social Media Comment

Giants WR Darius Slayton Explains Cryptic Social Media Comment

Chiefs Sign 24-Year-Old WR, Former Second-Round Talent: Report

Chiefs Sign 24-Year-Old WR, Former Second-Round Talent: Report

Giants Beat Reporter Floats Creative Trade for $275 Million Franchise QB

Giants Beat Reporter Floats Creative Trade for $275 Million Franchise QB

Travis Kelce Trolled by ‘Crazy’ Taylor Swift-Themed Post After Chiefs-Bills

Travis Kelce Trolled by ‘Crazy’ Taylor Swift-Themed Post After Chiefs-Bills

Diontae Johnson Dishes on Mike Tomlin Convo After Steelers-Ravens

Diontae Johnson Dishes on Mike Tomlin Convo After Steelers-Ravens

Patrick Mahomes Explains What Chiefs Must Learn From Bills Loss

Patrick Mahomes Explains What Chiefs Must Learn From Bills Loss

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Jabs Ravens Over Patrick Queen Signing

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Jabs Ravens Over Patrick Queen Signing

Giants WR Darius Slayton Turns Heads With 3-Word Message to Recent NYG Cut

Giants WR Darius Slayton Turns Heads With 3-Word Message to Recent NYG Cut

Steelers WR George Pickens Incurs Hefty 5-Figure Fine: Report

Steelers WR George Pickens Incurs Hefty 5-Figure Fine: Report

Chiefs 2-Time Champ & Unsung Hero Expresses Interest in Retiring With KC

Chiefs 2-Time Champ & Unsung Hero Expresses Interest in Retiring With KC

Patrick Mahomes Sr. Shares ‘Crazy’ Realization With Chiefs Kingdom

Patrick Mahomes Sr. Shares ‘Crazy’ Realization With Chiefs Kingdom