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 Sends Message to Justin Fields Ahead of Preseason Finale

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Sends Message to Justin Fields Ahead of Preseason Finale

Giants Insider Sounds the Alarm on ‘Serious Issue’ After Jets Joint Practice

Giants Insider Sounds the Alarm on ‘Serious Issue’ After Jets Joint Practice

Steelers Trade for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk ‘Still Remains in Play’: Insider

Steelers Trade for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk ‘Still Remains in Play’: Insider

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Team USA Flag Football QB Claiming He’s ‘Better’

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Team USA Flag Football QB Claiming He’s ‘Better’

Former Giants First-Round Bust Attempts NFL Comeback: Report

Former Giants First-Round Bust Attempts NFL Comeback: Report

Steelers Beat Reporter Provides Concerning Update on WR Roman Wilson

Steelers Beat Reporter Provides Concerning Update on WR Roman Wilson

Mike Tomlin Sends Public Message to J.J. Watt After Steelers Visit

Mike Tomlin Sends Public Message to J.J. Watt After Steelers Visit

Steelers Part Ways With Experienced Bubble Candidate Ahead of Preseason Finale

Steelers Part Ways With Experienced Bubble Candidate Ahead of Preseason Finale

Chiefs Beat Reporter Guarantees Unlikely Cut Candidate Will Make Roster

Chiefs Beat Reporter Guarantees Unlikely Cut Candidate Will Make Roster

Giants’ Brian Daboll Provides Long List of Injury Updates Ahead of Jets Clash

Giants’ Brian Daboll Provides Long List of Injury Updates Ahead of Jets Clash

Steelers Pushed to Sign Ex-49ers’ 39-Game Starter Right ‘Now’

Steelers Pushed to Sign Ex-49ers’ 39-Game Starter Right ‘Now’

Ex-Steelers RB Draft Pick Resurfaces With Dolphins: Report

Ex-Steelers RB Draft Pick Resurfaces With Dolphins: Report

Chiefs WR Takes Heat for Second Preseason Performance: ‘Really Rough Day’

Chiefs WR Takes Heat for Second Preseason Performance: ‘Really Rough Day’

Giants Starting Lineup Change ‘Seems Inevitable’ Before Week 1

Giants Starting Lineup Change ‘Seems Inevitable’ Before Week 1

Chiefs Second-Year Prospect ‘Deserves a Longer Look,’ Says Writer

Chiefs Second-Year Prospect ‘Deserves a Longer Look,’ Says Writer

Ex-Giants Vet Praises Rookie for Hustle Play vs. Texans: ‘Welcome to the 53’

Ex-Giants Vet Praises Rookie for Hustle Play vs. Texans: ‘Welcome to the 53’

Steelers ‘Could Go Shopping’ on Cutdown Day If Young Starter Falters

Steelers ‘Could Go Shopping’ on Cutdown Day If Young Starter Falters

Chiefs Writer Says Regressing Vet Won’t Be Cut: ‘Sorry to Break It to You’

Chiefs Writer Says Regressing Vet Won’t Be Cut: ‘Sorry to Break It to You’

Ex-Steelers WR Seeks NFL Comeback, Claims to Be ‘One of Best Route Runners’

Ex-Steelers WR Seeks NFL Comeback, Claims to Be ‘One of Best Route Runners’

Tom Brady Appears to Take ‘Cheap Shot’ at Giants QB Daniel Jones

Tom Brady Appears to Take ‘Cheap Shot’ at Giants QB Daniel Jones

Chiefs Bubble Candidate Sounds Off on NFL Future Ahead of Cutdown

Chiefs Bubble Candidate Sounds Off on NFL Future Ahead of Cutdown

Steelers Break Silence on Extension Plans for Russell Wilson & Justin Fields

Steelers Break Silence on Extension Plans for Russell Wilson & Justin Fields

Giants Beat Reporter Calms Tyrone Tracy Fears After RB Signing

Giants Beat Reporter Calms Tyrone Tracy Fears After RB Signing

Giants Trade Cut Candidate to Cowboys, Gaining Draft Capital

Giants Trade Cut Candidate to Cowboys, Gaining Draft Capital

Chiefs Starting Battle Said to Be Locked Up: ‘Clear Winner’

Chiefs Starting Battle Said to Be Locked Up: ‘Clear Winner’

Giants WR Cut Candidate Logs 6-Catch Practice Including ‘Play of Day’

Giants WR Cut Candidate Logs 6-Catch Practice Including ‘Play of Day’

Chiefs Injury Boosts Cut Candidate’s Roster Chances: ‘Offers Too Much Value’

Chiefs Injury Boosts Cut Candidate’s Roster Chances: ‘Offers Too Much Value’

Steelers Take a Look at 2 Free Agent CBs After Waiving WR: Report

Steelers Take a Look at 2 Free Agent CBs After Waiving WR: Report

Chiefs Pushed to Trade for New Starter After ‘Frustrating’ Performance

Chiefs Pushed to Trade for New Starter After ‘Frustrating’ Performance

Giants Receive Positive News on Tyrone Tracy Injury: Report

Giants Receive Positive News on Tyrone Tracy Injury: Report