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

Russell Wilson Shouts Out Multiple Steelers After Week 6 Win Over Raiders

Russell Wilson Shouts Out Multiple Steelers After Week 6 Win Over Raiders

Chiefs 5th-Year Contributor Voted ‘Most Improved Player’ at Bye Week

Chiefs 5th-Year Contributor Voted ‘Most Improved Player’ at Bye Week

Ex-Steelers LB Robert Spillane Sends Strong Message Ahead of Revenge Game

Ex-Steelers LB Robert Spillane Sends Strong Message Ahead of Revenge Game

Giants WR Darius Slayton Calls Out NFL Officials in 6-Word Post

Giants WR Darius Slayton Calls Out NFL Officials in 6-Word Post

Chiefs Pushed to Call Struggling Rival About Trade for Star WR

Chiefs Pushed to Call Struggling Rival About Trade for Star WR

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Gets ‘Honest’ About Calf Restraints in Week 6

Steelers’ Russell Wilson Gets ‘Honest’ About Calf Restraints in Week 6

Chiefs Trade Proposal Lands $100 Million WR, Former KC Rival

Chiefs Trade Proposal Lands $100 Million WR, Former KC Rival

Giants Vet ‘Deserves to Be Recognized’ for Culture-Changing Play vs. Seahawks

Giants Vet ‘Deserves to Be Recognized’ for Culture-Changing Play vs. Seahawks

Giants’ Brian Daboll Provides Week 6 Update on Malik Nabers & Devin Singletary

Giants’ Brian Daboll Provides Week 6 Update on Malik Nabers & Devin Singletary

Steelers LB Patrick Queen Sends 4-Word Reminder to Fans After Cowboys Loss

Steelers LB Patrick Queen Sends 4-Word Reminder to Fans After Cowboys Loss

Chiefs Get ‘Best Case Scenario’ in New Rashee Rice Update: Insider

Chiefs Get ‘Best Case Scenario’ in New Rashee Rice Update: Insider

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Shares Hilarious Take on Travis Kelce Lateral vs. Saints

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Shares Hilarious Take on Travis Kelce Lateral vs. Saints

Patrick Mahomes Warns NFL About New Chiefs Strength on Offense

Patrick Mahomes Warns NFL About New Chiefs Strength on Offense

Steelers Pushed to Make Long-Term QB Move Ahead of Week 6

Steelers Pushed to Make Long-Term QB Move Ahead of Week 6

Chiefs Make Final Call on Practice Squad Elevations vs. Saints: Report

Chiefs Make Final Call on Practice Squad Elevations vs. Saints: Report

Mike Tomlin Explains Steelers Seemingly Benching George Pickens vs. Cowboys

Mike Tomlin Explains Steelers Seemingly Benching George Pickens vs. Cowboys

Brian Daboll Has Message for Giants Fans After Seahawks Win

Brian Daboll Has Message for Giants Fans After Seahawks Win

Steelers Plan to Make ‘Aggressive’ WR Trade Offer: Insider

Steelers Plan to Make ‘Aggressive’ WR Trade Offer: Insider

NFL Insider ‘Keeping an Eye on’ Chiefs Trade for 5,000-Yard WR

NFL Insider ‘Keeping an Eye on’ Chiefs Trade for 5,000-Yard WR

Chiefs Second-Year Draft Pick Called ‘Hidden Gem’ Ahead of Week 5

Chiefs Second-Year Draft Pick Called ‘Hidden Gem’ Ahead of Week 5

Giants CB Deonte Banks Shares Candid Admission After Cowboys Loss

Giants CB Deonte Banks Shares Candid Admission After Cowboys Loss

Recent Steelers Cut Signs With Super Bowl Contender

Recent Steelers Cut Signs With Super Bowl Contender

Chiefs Reunite With 24-Year-Old Prospect That Was Previously Poached

Chiefs Reunite With 24-Year-Old Prospect That Was Previously Poached

Andy Reid Sends Blunt Message to Chiefs Starter: ‘He’s Gotta Fix It’

Andy Reid Sends Blunt Message to Chiefs Starter: ‘He’s Gotta Fix It’

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Explains Updated Plan for Rashee Rice’s Knee Injury

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Explains Updated Plan for Rashee Rice’s Knee Injury

Giants’ Joe Schoen & Brian Daboll Get Strong Vote of Confidence From NFL Insider

Giants’ Joe Schoen & Brian Daboll Get Strong Vote of Confidence From NFL Insider

Steelers Trade Proposal Sends Raiders Draft Capital for Davante Adams

Steelers Trade Proposal Sends Raiders Draft Capital for Davante Adams

Chiefs Discussed as Trade Fit for 1 of 2 WRs From Struggling NFC Team

Chiefs Discussed as Trade Fit for 1 of 2 WRs From Struggling NFC Team

Giants Release Promising Rookie Unexpectedly After Finalizing 2 Signings: Report

Giants Release Promising Rookie Unexpectedly After Finalizing 2 Signings: Report

Steelers Bring in Former Second-Round WR for Workout: Report

Steelers Bring in Former Second-Round WR for Workout: Report