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

Andy Reid Hints Chiefs Could Call Upon Reinforcements in Week 8

Andy Reid Hints Chiefs Could Call Upon Reinforcements in Week 8

Justin Fields Posts Cryptic Message After Steelers Win Behind Russell Wilson

Justin Fields Posts Cryptic Message After Steelers Win Behind Russell Wilson

DeAndre Hopkins Discusses Expected Chiefs Role, Playing With Patrick Mahomes

DeAndre Hopkins Discusses Expected Chiefs Role, Playing With Patrick Mahomes

DeAndre Hopkins Sends 1-Word Message After Chiefs Trade

DeAndre Hopkins Sends 1-Word Message After Chiefs Trade

Russell Wilson’s ‘QB Coach’ Speaks Up for Cooper Kupp Amid Steelers Speculation

Russell Wilson’s ‘QB Coach’ Speaks Up for Cooper Kupp Amid Steelers Speculation

Giants Beat Reporter Says He’s ‘Concerned About’ Struggling Draft Pick

Giants Beat Reporter Says He’s ‘Concerned About’ Struggling Draft Pick

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Says 3 Words on Reported DeAndre Hopkins Trade

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Says 3 Words on Reported DeAndre Hopkins Trade

Giants Waive Former Second-Round Talent After Trading for Him in 2023: Report

Giants Waive Former Second-Round Talent After Trading for Him in 2023: Report

Steelers Pushed to Trade for 24-Year-Old WR Who’s Been ‘Lost in the Shuffle’

Steelers Pushed to Trade for 24-Year-Old WR Who’s Been ‘Lost in the Shuffle’

Chiefs Lose 25-Year-Old to AFC Team After Major QB Injury: Report

Chiefs Lose 25-Year-Old to AFC Team After Major QB Injury: Report

Steelers Tight End Pat Freiermuth Sends 4-Message on Week 7 Win Over Jets

Steelers Tight End Pat Freiermuth Sends 4-Message on Week 7 Win Over Jets

Reporter Questions Giants’ Usage of Key Draft Pick: ‘Might as Well Trade Him’

Reporter Questions Giants’ Usage of Key Draft Pick: ‘Might as Well Trade Him’

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Hints at Initial Replacement for Injured CB Jaylen Watson

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Hints at Initial Replacement for Injured CB Jaylen Watson

Giants WR Malik Nabers Sends Strong Message on Being ‘Open’ vs. Eagles

Giants WR Malik Nabers Sends Strong Message on Being ‘Open’ vs. Eagles

Insider Relays Thought-Provoking Rumor About Steelers Benching Justin Fields

Insider Relays Thought-Provoking Rumor About Steelers Benching Justin Fields

Giants Reveal Final Week 7 Roster Move vs. Eagles: Report

Giants Reveal Final Week 7 Roster Move vs. Eagles: Report

Steelers Promote WR, 2 Others Ahead of Week 7 vs. Jets: Report

Steelers Promote WR, 2 Others Ahead of Week 7 vs. Jets: Report

Giants WR Malik Nabers Opens Up About ‘Scary’ Concussion, Status of Groin Injury

Giants WR Malik Nabers Opens Up About ‘Scary’ Concussion, Status of Groin Injury

Chiefs Pegged as Landing Spot for ‘Home Run Talent’ From ‘Battered’ Franchise

Chiefs Pegged as Landing Spot for ‘Home Run Talent’ From ‘Battered’ Franchise

Giants’ Dexter Lawrence Gets Brutally Honest With Saquon Barkley About NYG Fans

Giants’ Dexter Lawrence Gets Brutally Honest With Saquon Barkley About NYG Fans

Chiefs WR Pops Up as Late Addition on Week 7 Injury Report

Chiefs WR Pops Up as Late Addition on Week 7 Injury Report

Chiefs President & CEO Clark Hunt Breaks Silence on Re-Signing Kareem Hunt

Chiefs President & CEO Clark Hunt Breaks Silence on Re-Signing Kareem Hunt

Ex-Giants OL Justin Pugh Reveals If He’d Unretire to Replace Andrew Thomas

Ex-Giants OL Justin Pugh Reveals If He’d Unretire to Replace Andrew Thomas

Chiefs Pushed to Go All-In on Trade for Former Pro Bowl WR: ‘It’s Him or Bust’

Chiefs Pushed to Go All-In on Trade for Former Pro Bowl WR: ‘It’s Him or Bust’

Steelers’ Justin Fields Drops 6-Word Post Ahead of Week 7 QB Decision

Steelers’ Justin Fields Drops 6-Word Post Ahead of Week 7 QB Decision

Steelers Lose 23-Year-Old Prospect Weeks After Re-Signing Him: Report

Steelers Lose 23-Year-Old Prospect Weeks After Re-Signing Him: Report

Ex-Chiefs 2-Time Champion WR Cut After Failed Signing With Rival: Report

Ex-Chiefs 2-Time Champion WR Cut After Failed Signing With Rival: Report

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Discusses Potential WR Trade Ahead of Week 7

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Discusses Potential WR Trade Ahead of Week 7

Steelers Fans Are Clear About Who They Want Starting in Week 7: Poll

Steelers Fans Are Clear About Who They Want Starting in Week 7: Poll

Giants Beat Reporter Says NYG Prospect May Have Unseated Starter

Giants Beat Reporter Says NYG Prospect May Have Unseated Starter