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

Ex-Chiefs Deneric Prince & Kamal Hadden Sign With New Teams: Report

Ex-Chiefs Deneric Prince & Kamal Hadden Sign With New Teams: Report

Chiefs Announce Handful of Roster Moves Including Unexpected Cut

Chiefs Announce Handful of Roster Moves Including Unexpected Cut

Giants Cut Preseason Standout, Reunite With Draft Pick: Report

Giants Cut Preseason Standout, Reunite With Draft Pick: Report

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion Tyrann Mathieu Praises KC Rookie

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion Tyrann Mathieu Praises KC Rookie

Rookie Passes up Steelers Offer to Join AFC Contender: Report

Rookie Passes up Steelers Offer to Join AFC Contender: Report

Steelers Insider Provides Key Update on Isaac Seumalo Injury

Steelers Insider Provides Key Update on Isaac Seumalo Injury

Giants Replace Camp Standout With Former Raiders Vet: Report

Giants Replace Camp Standout With Former Raiders Vet: Report

Chiefs Abruptly Cut 2023 Draft Pick After New Additions: Report

Chiefs Abruptly Cut 2023 Draft Pick After New Additions: Report

New Steelers WR Signing Chose Pittsburgh Over Former Team: Report

New Steelers WR Signing Chose Pittsburgh Over Former Team: Report

Chiefs Lose Prospect Known for ‘Elite Athleticism’ on Waivers: Report

Chiefs Lose Prospect Known for ‘Elite Athleticism’ on Waivers: Report

Giants Claim ‘Seventh-Round Gem’ to Active Roster: Report

Giants Claim ‘Seventh-Round Gem’ to Active Roster: Report

Chiefs’ Carson Steele Receives Public Message From Mom Upon Making 53-Man Roster

Chiefs’ Carson Steele Receives Public Message From Mom Upon Making 53-Man Roster

Giants Cut Called ‘Obvious Candidate’ for Eagles After Release

Giants Cut Called ‘Obvious Candidate’ for Eagles After Release

Chiefs Make Cut Decision on Carson Steele, Kadarius Toney: Report

Chiefs Make Cut Decision on Carson Steele, Kadarius Toney: Report

Giants Floated as Potential Suitor for Recently Cut Brother of Former DPOY

Giants Floated as Potential Suitor for Recently Cut Brother of Former DPOY

Chiefs Complete Pre-Cutdown Trade for Recent Third-Round Talent: Report

Chiefs Complete Pre-Cutdown Trade for Recent Third-Round Talent: Report

Chiefs Bubble Candidate Shares Cryptic Post Hours Before Reported Cut

Chiefs Bubble Candidate Shares Cryptic Post Hours Before Reported Cut

Chiefs’ JuJu Smith-Schuster Signing ‘All but Assures’ WR Cut: Insider

Chiefs’ JuJu Smith-Schuster Signing ‘All but Assures’ WR Cut: Insider

Giants Newcomer Predicted to Oust Fan Favorite Rookie at Roster Cutdown

Giants Newcomer Predicted to Oust Fan Favorite Rookie at Roster Cutdown

Steelers Lose ‘Key Reserve’ to Injury, Release Second-Year WR: Report

Steelers Lose ‘Key Reserve’ to Injury, Release Second-Year WR: Report

Chiefs UDFA Standout Carson Steele Messages Fans Ahead of Roster Cutdown

Chiefs UDFA Standout Carson Steele Messages Fans Ahead of Roster Cutdown

Steelers Called Upon to Claim 6-Foot-3 WR That’s Expected to Be Cut

Steelers Called Upon to Claim 6-Foot-3 WR That’s Expected to Be Cut

Ex-Chiefs Red Zone Threat Headlines Early Wave of NFL Cuts: Report

Ex-Chiefs Red Zone Threat Headlines Early Wave of NFL Cuts: Report

Giants Beat Reporter Floats Need-for-Need Trade Pitch With 49ers

Giants Beat Reporter Floats Need-for-Need Trade Pitch With 49ers

Chiefs Predicted to Use New IR Rule in Order to Keep 2 Summer Standouts

Chiefs Predicted to Use New IR Rule in Order to Keep 2 Summer Standouts

Steelers 2024 Draft Pick’s Roster Spot Isn’t ‘Guaranteed’: Report

Steelers 2024 Draft Pick’s Roster Spot Isn’t ‘Guaranteed’: Report

Giants UDFA Called ‘Sleeper’ to Steal Recent Draft Pick’s Roster Spot

Giants UDFA Called ‘Sleeper’ to Steal Recent Draft Pick’s Roster Spot

Chiefs Comeback Story ‘Trending’ Toward Roster Berth After Preseason Finale

Chiefs Comeback Story ‘Trending’ Toward Roster Berth After Preseason Finale

Chiefs Fan Favorite on Outside Looking In After ‘Ominous Sign’: Report

Chiefs Fan Favorite on Outside Looking In After ‘Ominous Sign’: Report

Chiefs Rookie Defender Called ‘Hidden Gem’ Ahead of Preseason Finale

Chiefs Rookie Defender Called ‘Hidden Gem’ Ahead of Preseason Finale