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

Ex-Giants Draft Pick & Recent Cut Signs With AFC Team: Report

Ex-Giants Draft Pick & Recent Cut Signs With AFC Team: Report

Steelers Waive 3rd-Year Pro After Busy Trade Deadline: Report

Steelers Waive 3rd-Year Pro After Busy Trade Deadline: Report

Chiefs Lose Pro Bowl Trade Target to Upstart NFC Suitor: Report

Chiefs Lose Pro Bowl Trade Target to Upstart NFC Suitor: Report

Brittany Mahomes Has 2 Words for Patrick Mahomes’ Cute MNF Message to Son

Brittany Mahomes Has 2 Words for Patrick Mahomes’ Cute MNF Message to Son

Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins Drops 1-Character Post After Breakout Performance

Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins Drops 1-Character Post After Breakout Performance

Chiefs Finally Elevate Fan Favorite WR for Week 9 vs. Buccaneers: Report

Chiefs Finally Elevate Fan Favorite WR for Week 9 vs. Buccaneers: Report

Giants’ Brian Daboll Reacts to NYG Players Voicing ‘Frustration’ After Losses

Giants’ Brian Daboll Reacts to NYG Players Voicing ‘Frustration’ After Losses

Beat Reporter Doesn’t Expect Giants to Part With Popular Trade Candidate

Beat Reporter Doesn’t Expect Giants to Part With Popular Trade Candidate

Giants WR Malik Nabers Sends Message on ‘Building’ Success After Commanders Loss

Giants WR Malik Nabers Sends Message on ‘Building’ Success After Commanders Loss

Steelers ‘Had Eyes On’ Trade for Injured WR: Insider

Steelers ‘Had Eyes On’ Trade for Injured WR: Insider

Chiefs Defender Hit With 4-Figure Fine for Tackle vs. Raiders

Chiefs Defender Hit With 4-Figure Fine for Tackle vs. Raiders

Steelers’ Top Remaining WR Trade Targets Include 2-Time Pro Bowler, 2 Others

Steelers’ Top Remaining WR Trade Targets Include 2-Time Pro Bowler, 2 Others

Chiefs Still ‘Trying to Land’ 2 Positions of Need Before Trade Deadline: Insider

Chiefs Still ‘Trying to Land’ 2 Positions of Need Before Trade Deadline: Insider

Giants HC Brian Daboll Breaks Silence on Evan Neal’s Lack of Playing Time

Giants HC Brian Daboll Breaks Silence on Evan Neal’s Lack of Playing Time

Steelers Breakout Predicted to Get ‘Bumped’ out of Starting Role

Steelers Breakout Predicted to Get ‘Bumped’ out of Starting Role

Giants Beat Reporter Pitches Trade With 1 of 3 NFL Franchises

Giants Beat Reporter Pitches Trade With 1 of 3 NFL Franchises

Patrick Mahomes’ Latest Sports Venture Is Motivated by Heartwarming Message

Patrick Mahomes’ Latest Sports Venture Is Motivated by Heartwarming Message

Steelers Beat Reporter Offers Grim Outlook for Rookie WR Roman Wilson

Steelers Beat Reporter Offers Grim Outlook for Rookie WR Roman Wilson

Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Sends Viral Message After Breakout Performance

Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Sends Viral Message After Breakout Performance

$97 Million Trade Target Pegged as ‘Aggressive’ Solution for Chiefs’ Injury Need

$97 Million Trade Target Pegged as ‘Aggressive’ Solution for Chiefs’ Injury Need

Giants Part Ways With 2023 Draft Pick Following Week 8: Report

Giants Part Ways With 2023 Draft Pick Following Week 8: Report

Steelers Cut 3 Players Unexpectedly After Week 8 Win: Report

Steelers Cut 3 Players Unexpectedly After Week 8 Win: Report

Giants QB Daniel Jones Takes Responsibility for Critical Mistake vs. Steelers

Giants QB Daniel Jones Takes Responsibility for Critical Mistake vs. Steelers

Giants’ Brian Daboll Breaks Silence on Deonte Banks Benching vs. Steelers

Giants’ Brian Daboll Breaks Silence on Deonte Banks Benching vs. Steelers

Giants Players Get Brutally Honest About Drew Lock & Tommy DeVito: Report

Giants Players Get Brutally Honest About Drew Lock & Tommy DeVito: Report

Steelers Sign Summer Standout to 53-Man Roster Ahead of MNF vs. Giants: Report

Steelers Sign Summer Standout to 53-Man Roster Ahead of MNF vs. Giants: Report

Chiefs Trade Draft Capital for Former Second-Round Pass Rusher: Report

Chiefs Trade Draft Capital for Former Second-Round Pass Rusher: Report

Chiefs Defender Takes Subtle Shot at Raiders After Week 8 Victory in Vegas

Chiefs Defender Takes Subtle Shot at Raiders After Week 8 Victory in Vegas

Chiefs-49ers Skirmish Results in Mutiple NFL Fines: Report

Chiefs-49ers Skirmish Results in Mutiple NFL Fines: Report

Andy Reid Hints Chiefs Could Call Upon Reinforcements in Week 8

Andy Reid Hints Chiefs Could Call Upon Reinforcements in Week 8