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 Reveal Good News, Bad News for Key Draft Picks Ahead of Week 3

Steelers Reveal Good News, Bad News for Key Draft Picks Ahead of Week 3

NFL Insider Names Giants Starter Among ‘Top’ Trade Candidates

NFL Insider Names Giants Starter Among ‘Top’ Trade Candidates

Insider Names Chiefs as Trade Candidate for 1 of 2 Running Backs

Insider Names Chiefs as Trade Candidate for 1 of 2 Running Backs

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Challenges Draft Pick to ‘Rebound’ in Week 3

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Challenges Draft Pick to ‘Rebound’ in Week 3

Bengals Pushed to Steal Chiefs Free Agent to Recapture Contender Status

Bengals Pushed to Steal Chiefs Free Agent to Recapture Contender Status

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Discusses Kareem Hunt Friendship & Past ‘Mistakes’

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Discusses Kareem Hunt Friendship & Past ‘Mistakes’

Giants Trade Pitch Sends Recent Premium Draft Pick to Ravens

Giants Trade Pitch Sends Recent Premium Draft Pick to Ravens

Tyreek Hill’s Reaction to Chiefs’ Kareem Hunt Reunion Attracts Attention on X

Tyreek Hill’s Reaction to Chiefs’ Kareem Hunt Reunion Attracts Attention on X

Steelers Reunite With 4-Year Contributor, Cousin of Rival QB: Report

Steelers Reunite With 4-Year Contributor, Cousin of Rival QB: Report

Chiefs Waive Recent Trade Acquisition Unexpectedly: Report

Chiefs Waive Recent Trade Acquisition Unexpectedly: Report

Ex-NFL HC Floats Potential Price Tag of Steelers QB Russell Wilson via Trade

Ex-NFL HC Floats Potential Price Tag of Steelers QB Russell Wilson via Trade

Chiefs Get Disappointing Injury Update on RB Isiah Pacheco: Insider

Chiefs Get Disappointing Injury Update on RB Isiah Pacheco: Insider

Former NFL QB Defends Chiefs Amid Week 2 Controversy

Former NFL QB Defends Chiefs Amid Week 2 Controversy

Russell Wilson Sends 2-Word Message on Steelers’ Win Over Broncos

Russell Wilson Sends 2-Word Message on Steelers’ Win Over Broncos

Giants Called Out for Key Decision in Week 2 Loss: ‘It Is Malpractice’

Giants Called Out for Key Decision in Week 2 Loss: ‘It Is Malpractice’

Giants Players Fined Over $14K After Week 1 Loss to Vikings: Report

Giants Players Fined Over $14K After Week 1 Loss to Vikings: Report

Chiefs Hit With 3 Separate Week 1 Fines Totaling Over $110K: Report

Chiefs Hit With 3 Separate Week 1 Fines Totaling Over $110K: Report

Steelers QB Justin Fields Posts 8-Word Message Ahead of Week 2

Steelers QB Justin Fields Posts 8-Word Message Ahead of Week 2

Giants Predicted to Replace Daniel Jones With Accurate, ‘High-Potential’ QB

Giants Predicted to Replace Daniel Jones With Accurate, ‘High-Potential’ QB

Steelers ‘Plan to’ Start Justin Fields Beyond Week 2: Insider

Steelers ‘Plan to’ Start Justin Fields Beyond Week 2: Insider

Hollywood Brown Sends Lengthy Message to Chiefs Kingdom After IR News

Hollywood Brown Sends Lengthy Message to Chiefs Kingdom After IR News

Dolphins Should ‘Call’ Chiefs After Tua Tagovailoa Concussion, Says Ex-NFL QB

Dolphins Should ‘Call’ Chiefs After Tua Tagovailoa Concussion, Says Ex-NFL QB

2 Vet QB Trades Called Scheme Fits for Dolphins After Tua Tagovailoa Injury

2 Vet QB Trades Called Scheme Fits for Dolphins After Tua Tagovailoa Injury

Patrick Mahomes Shares Thoughts on Week 1 Police Incident Involving Tyreek Hill

Patrick Mahomes Shares Thoughts on Week 1 Police Incident Involving Tyreek Hill

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Donald Trump Calling Wife Brittany a ‘MAGA Fan’

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Donald Trump Calling Wife Brittany a ‘MAGA Fan’

Former Patriots Star Says Giants HC Job ‘Real Enticing’ for Bill Belichick

Former Patriots Star Says Giants HC Job ‘Real Enticing’ for Bill Belichick

Ex-Steelers QB Works Out for Browns Amid Deshaun Watson News: Report

Ex-Steelers QB Works Out for Browns Amid Deshaun Watson News: Report

Giants Fans Criticize Daboll’s ‘Smug’ Solution to Get Malik Nabers More Involved

Giants Fans Criticize Daboll’s ‘Smug’ Solution to Get Malik Nabers More Involved

2 Recent Chiefs Cuts Resurface With AFC Franchise: Report

2 Recent Chiefs Cuts Resurface With AFC Franchise: Report

Steelers’ Justin Fields Makes Enticing Promise Ahead of Week 2

Steelers’ Justin Fields Makes Enticing Promise Ahead of Week 2