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

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Gives Justin Fields Vote of Confidence After Colts Loss

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Gives Justin Fields Vote of Confidence After Colts Loss

7-Time 1,000-Yard WR Called Chiefs ‘Name to Watch’ via Trade: Insider

7-Time 1,000-Yard WR Called Chiefs ‘Name to Watch’ via Trade: Insider

Giants Sign 24-Year-Old WR With Needed Skill Set: Report

Giants Sign 24-Year-Old WR With Needed Skill Set: Report

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Provides Initial Week 5 Update on Rashee Rice

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Provides Initial Week 5 Update on Rashee Rice

Giants’ Dexter Lawrence Sounds Off on Perceived Impact vs. Cowboys

Giants’ Dexter Lawrence Sounds Off on Perceived Impact vs. Cowboys

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Speaks Up for Kareem Hunt Amid KC Return

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Speaks Up for Kareem Hunt Amid KC Return

Steelers Pushed to Sign Former First-Round Talent After Alex Highsmith Injury

Steelers Pushed to Sign Former First-Round Talent After Alex Highsmith Injury

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Gets Honest About Lack of Targets Ahead of Week 4

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Gets Honest About Lack of Targets Ahead of Week 4

Ex-Giants Super Bowl Champ Shreds Brian Daboll in On-Air Rant

Ex-Giants Super Bowl Champ Shreds Brian Daboll in On-Air Rant

Giants WR Malik Nabers Shares 7-Word Injury Update After Concussion

Giants WR Malik Nabers Shares 7-Word Injury Update After Concussion

Giants Promote 2 Veterans for Week 4 vs. Cowboys: Report

Giants Promote 2 Veterans for Week 4 vs. Cowboys: Report

Steelers QB Justin Fields Appears to Take Subtle Shot at Bears

Steelers QB Justin Fields Appears to Take Subtle Shot at Bears

Chiefs’ Front Office Ranked 2nd by NFL Execs & Coaches Behind AFC Rival

Chiefs’ Front Office Ranked 2nd by NFL Execs & Coaches Behind AFC Rival

Steelers QB Justin Fields Sends 6-Word Message Ahead of Week 4

Steelers QB Justin Fields Sends 6-Word Message Ahead of Week 4

Kareem Hunt Breaks Silence on Chiefs Release, Missing out on Super Bowl Runs

Kareem Hunt Breaks Silence on Chiefs Release, Missing out on Super Bowl Runs

Ex-Chiefs QB Gets Opportunity for Role Behind Bears’ Caleb Williams

Ex-Chiefs QB Gets Opportunity for Role Behind Bears’ Caleb Williams

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Offers Blunt ‘Advice’ to Rookie WR Roman Wilson

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Offers Blunt ‘Advice’ to Rookie WR Roman Wilson

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Clears up Supposed Xavier Worthy Miscue

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Clears up Supposed Xavier Worthy Miscue

Giants Sign Recent Tryout After Placing Pass-Catcher on IR: Report

Giants Sign Recent Tryout After Placing Pass-Catcher on IR: Report

Steelers Lose Alex Highsmith & 2 Others to Injury, but Key Starter Could Return

Steelers Lose Alex Highsmith & 2 Others to Injury, but Key Starter Could Return

Recent Giants Cut Signs With Crosstown Rival Jets: Report

Recent Giants Cut Signs With Crosstown Rival Jets: Report

Bill Belichick’s Unexpected Steelers Praise Turns Heads Around NFL Community

Bill Belichick’s Unexpected Steelers Praise Turns Heads Around NFL Community

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Gets Real About Travis Kelce’s Lack of Production

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Gets Real About Travis Kelce’s Lack of Production

Ex-Giants RB Saquon Barkley Sounds off on Malik Nabers’ 2-TD Performance

Ex-Giants RB Saquon Barkley Sounds off on Malik Nabers’ 2-TD Performance

Giants Troll NFL ‘Experts’ After Beating Browns in Week 3

Giants Troll NFL ‘Experts’ After Beating Browns in Week 3

Steelers’ Justin Fields Breaks Silence on Proving ‘Detractors’ Wrong at 3-0

Steelers’ Justin Fields Breaks Silence on Proving ‘Detractors’ Wrong at 3-0

NFL Backs Steelers Players With 3 Broncos Fines Before Week 3

NFL Backs Steelers Players With 3 Broncos Fines Before Week 3

Giants Announce 2 Final Roster Moves Ahead of Week 3 vs. Browns

Giants Announce 2 Final Roster Moves Ahead of Week 3 vs. Browns

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Hit With Huge 5-Figure Fine for Actions vs. Chiefs

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Hit With Huge 5-Figure Fine for Actions vs. Chiefs

Under-the-Radar Steelers Signing Praised as Early Free Agency ‘Steal’

Under-the-Radar Steelers Signing Praised as Early Free Agency ‘Steal’