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

Giants Pick up 6-Foot-6 Prospect With 7 Starts Over 2 Seasons: Report

Giants Pick up 6-Foot-6 Prospect With 7 Starts Over 2 Seasons: Report

Steelers Sign 6-Foot-5 WR Prospect Known for Long Frame

Steelers Sign 6-Foot-5 WR Prospect Known for Long Frame

Ex-Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney Lands With 2023 AFC Playoff Team: Report

Ex-Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney Lands With 2023 AFC Playoff Team: Report

Dolphins Called Upon to Poach Chiefs Draft Pick off KC Practice Squad

Dolphins Called Upon to Poach Chiefs Draft Pick off KC Practice Squad

Giants WR in Concussion Protocol, 2 Vets out for Extended Periods: Report

Giants WR in Concussion Protocol, 2 Vets out for Extended Periods: Report

Steelers Lose $9 Million Signing to Season-Ending Injury After Week 1: Report

Steelers Lose $9 Million Signing to Season-Ending Injury After Week 1: Report

Vikings HC Appears to Shade Giants After Week 1 Win: ‘Damning Indictment’

Vikings HC Appears to Shade Giants After Week 1 Win: ‘Damning Indictment’

2 Giants Starters Have Very Different Takes on ‘Booing’ Fans After Week 1

2 Giants Starters Have Very Different Takes on ‘Booing’ Fans After Week 1

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Gives 9-Word Answer on Starting QB After Week 1 Win

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Gives 9-Word Answer on Starting QB After Week 1 Win

Steelers Promote WR for Week 1, Place Injured Draft Pick on IR: Report

Steelers Promote WR for Week 1, Place Injured Draft Pick on IR: Report

Giants Disrespected by Vikings Defender: ‘We About to Go Crazy’

Giants Disrespected by Vikings Defender: ‘We About to Go Crazy’

Key Chiefs Starter Called Biggest ‘Loser’ vs. Ravens: ‘Wasn’t a Good Start’

Key Chiefs Starter Called Biggest ‘Loser’ vs. Ravens: ‘Wasn’t a Good Start’

Steelers Insider Takes Definitive Stance on Russell Wilson’s Week 1 Availability

Steelers Insider Takes Definitive Stance on Russell Wilson’s Week 1 Availability

Ravens All-Pro Felt Targeted by Refs vs. Chiefs: ‘Weren’t Doing It on Both Sides’

Ravens All-Pro Felt Targeted by Refs vs. Chiefs: ‘Weren’t Doing It on Both Sides’

Giants Release 2 Vets Ahead of Week 1 Including Former Draft Pick: Report

Giants Release 2 Vets Ahead of Week 1 Including Former Draft Pick: Report

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Offers Ravens’ Isaiah Likely ‘Advice’ After Near-TD

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Offers Ravens’ Isaiah Likely ‘Advice’ After Near-TD

Steelers WR Calms Fears After Russell Wilson Limited With ‘Calf Tightness’

Steelers WR Calms Fears After Russell Wilson Limited With ‘Calf Tightness’

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Drops 2-Word Hype Message Ahead of Week 1

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Drops 2-Word Hype Message Ahead of Week 1

Chiefs’ Hollywood Brown Goes Viral in Message to Teammate Ahead of Ravens Clash

Chiefs’ Hollywood Brown Goes Viral in Message to Teammate Ahead of Ravens Clash

Giants Teammate Sets Lofty Year 1 Expectations for Malik Nabers

Giants Teammate Sets Lofty Year 1 Expectations for Malik Nabers

Steelers Called Trade Fit for Buy-Low WR After Missing on Brandon Aiyuk

Steelers Called Trade Fit for Buy-Low WR After Missing on Brandon Aiyuk

Chiefs Rival’s $96 Million Deal Sets Likely Floor for Key KC Extension

Chiefs Rival’s $96 Million Deal Sets Likely Floor for Key KC Extension

Steelers Draft Pick’s ‘Breakout Is Coming’ in 2024, Says Analyst

Steelers Draft Pick’s ‘Breakout Is Coming’ in 2024, Says Analyst

Chiefs Announce 2 Signings as Kadarius Toney ‘Visits’ With NFC Team

Chiefs Announce 2 Signings as Kadarius Toney ‘Visits’ With NFC Team

Giants’ Brian Daboll Hints Offense Could Lean on Newcomer Early

Giants’ Brian Daboll Hints Offense Could Lean on Newcomer Early

Travis Kelce Sends 11-Word Message on Chiefs ‘Managing’ Snap Count

Travis Kelce Sends 11-Word Message on Chiefs ‘Managing’ Snap Count

Ex-Steelers WR Dez Fitzpatrick Signs With AFC Franchise

Ex-Steelers WR Dez Fitzpatrick Signs With AFC Franchise

Former Chiefs Starter Could Be Inactive vs. Ravens, Reporter Confirms

Former Chiefs Starter Could Be Inactive vs. Ravens, Reporter Confirms

Giants Missed out on RB Josh Jacobs in Free Agency for 4 Reasons: Report

Giants Missed out on RB Josh Jacobs in Free Agency for 4 Reasons: Report

Chiefs Rival Pushed to Sign WR Kadarius Toney & ‘Prove KC Wrong’

Chiefs Rival Pushed to Sign WR Kadarius Toney & ‘Prove KC Wrong’