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

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

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

NFL Insider Delivers Major Curveball on Giants’ QB Decision

NFL Insider Delivers Major Curveball on Giants’ QB Decision

Steelers Starter Blasted by Former Teammate for ‘Empty’ Comments

Steelers Starter Blasted by Former Teammate for ‘Empty’ Comments

Steelers Fans React to Russell Wilson Hype Message: ‘Gave Me Chills’

Steelers Fans React to Russell Wilson Hype Message: ‘Gave Me Chills’

NFL Insider Explains Abrupt IR Designation for Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker

NFL Insider Explains Abrupt IR Designation for Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker

Giants Free Agent Option Russell Wilson Explains What Drew Him to Steelers

Giants Free Agent Option Russell Wilson Explains What Drew Him to Steelers

DeAndre Hopkins Reveals What He’s Taught Xavier Worthy, Chiefs WRs

DeAndre Hopkins Reveals What He’s Taught Xavier Worthy, Chiefs WRs

Ex-Chiefs 2023 Super Bowl Champ Released Twice in 8 Days: Report

Ex-Chiefs 2023 Super Bowl Champ Released Twice in 8 Days: Report

Resurgent No. 1 Pick Viewed as ‘Model’ for Steelers, Russell Wilson Extension

Resurgent No. 1 Pick Viewed as ‘Model’ for Steelers, Russell Wilson Extension

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Breaks Silence on October ‘Burglary’ at Missouri Home

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Breaks Silence on October ‘Burglary’ at Missouri Home

Chiefs Pushed to Reunite With Former All-Pro at Need Position

Chiefs Pushed to Reunite With Former All-Pro at Need Position

Giants Predicted to Replace Daniel Jones With ‘Phenomenal Playmaker’

Giants Predicted to Replace Daniel Jones With ‘Phenomenal Playmaker’

Brittany Mahomes Shares 3 Words for Patrick Mahomes After Chiefs Beat Broncos

Brittany Mahomes Shares 3 Words for Patrick Mahomes After Chiefs Beat Broncos

Russell Wilson Posts 8-Word Message After Steelers Beat Commanders

Russell Wilson Posts 8-Word Message After Steelers Beat Commanders

Controversial Giants Cut Signs With Super Bowl Contender: Report

Controversial Giants Cut Signs With Super Bowl Contender: Report

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Provides Week 11 Update on Isiah Pacheco & JuJu Smith-Schuster

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Provides Week 11 Update on Isiah Pacheco & JuJu Smith-Schuster

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Offers Leo Chenal Hilarious Gift After Game-Winning Block

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Offers Leo Chenal Hilarious Gift After Game-Winning Block

Giants HC Brian Daboll Appears to Cover for Daniel Jones After Panthers Loss

Giants HC Brian Daboll Appears to Cover for Daniel Jones After Panthers Loss

Giants Players Incur Nearly $12,000 in Fines Following Commanders Loss: Report

Giants Players Incur Nearly $12,000 in Fines Following Commanders Loss: Report

Steelers QB Justin Fields Provided Unique Advantage vs. Commanders

Steelers QB Justin Fields Provided Unique Advantage vs. Commanders

Chiefs Defender Fined by NFL for Second Straight Week: Report

Chiefs Defender Fined by NFL for Second Straight Week: Report

Steelers Release Former First Rounder, Headlining 4 Roster Moves: Report

Steelers Release Former First Rounder, Headlining 4 Roster Moves: Report

Giants ‘Expected to’ Shake up Starting Offensive Line vs. Panthers: Report

Giants ‘Expected to’ Shake up Starting Offensive Line vs. Panthers: Report

Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire Shares Jarring Story of 2018 Shooting, PTSD

Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire Shares Jarring Story of 2018 Shooting, PTSD

Steelers Called Upon to Extend ‘Respected’ Homegrown Talent

Steelers Called Upon to Extend ‘Respected’ Homegrown Talent

Brittany Mahomes Posts All-Caps Message on Chiefs Ahead of Week 10

Brittany Mahomes Posts All-Caps Message on Chiefs Ahead of Week 10

Giants Expected to Be Without Key Starter in Germany: Report

Giants Expected to Be Without Key Starter in Germany: Report

Giants Commit to Nick McCloud Replacement Amid Multiple Week 10 Moves

Giants Commit to Nick McCloud Replacement Amid Multiple Week 10 Moves

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Sheds Light on Ankle Injury: ‘Sharp Pain Down My Leg’

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Sheds Light on Ankle Injury: ‘Sharp Pain Down My Leg’

Steelers Sign Former 3-Year Contributor of the Bengals: Report

Steelers Sign Former 3-Year Contributor of the Bengals: Report