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

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Issues Challenge to Standout Rookie

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Issues Challenge to Standout Rookie

Underrated Steelers Positional Battle ‘Heating up’ at Training Camp

Underrated Steelers Positional Battle ‘Heating up’ at Training Camp

Chiefs Get 2 Key Starters Back Practicing at Training Camp: Report

Chiefs Get 2 Key Starters Back Practicing at Training Camp: Report

Giants Fill Open Roster Spot With Rookie RB Rather Than Fourth QB

Giants Fill Open Roster Spot With Rookie RB Rather Than Fourth QB

Steelers WR Identified as Cut Candidate After ‘Pretty Awful’ Effort vs. Texans

Steelers WR Identified as Cut Candidate After ‘Pretty Awful’ Effort vs. Texans

Giants Training Camp Standout Suffers Injury Setback: ‘Tough Blow’

Giants Training Camp Standout Suffers Injury Setback: ‘Tough Blow’

Steelers Signing Transferred to ‘Reserved/Retired List’ Unexpectedly: Report

Steelers Signing Transferred to ‘Reserved/Retired List’ Unexpectedly: Report

Chiefs ‘Need to Add’ at Key Position Before Week 1, Says Reporter

Chiefs ‘Need to Add’ at Key Position Before Week 1, Says Reporter

Giants Called Upon to Replace Disappointing Draft Pick After Preseason Opener

Giants Called Upon to Replace Disappointing Draft Pick After Preseason Opener

Giants UDFA Predicted to Knock Veteran Addition off 53-Man Roster

Giants UDFA Predicted to Knock Veteran Addition off 53-Man Roster

Ex-Chiefs QB & NFC Super Bowl Hero Announces Retirement

Ex-Chiefs QB & NFC Super Bowl Hero Announces Retirement

Steelers $26 Million Starter Highlighted as Pre-Cutdown Trade Candidate

Steelers $26 Million Starter Highlighted as Pre-Cutdown Trade Candidate

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Head-Scratching NFL Top 100 Ranking

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Head-Scratching NFL Top 100 Ranking

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Reveals Plan for Russell Wilson & Justin Fields vs. Texans

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Reveals Plan for Russell Wilson & Justin Fields vs. Texans

Rashee Rice Sends 2-Word Message on Chiefs’ New-Look WR Corps

Rashee Rice Sends 2-Word Message on Chiefs’ New-Look WR Corps

Conflicting Reports Emerge on Potential Steelers Trade for Brandon Aiyuk

Conflicting Reports Emerge on Potential Steelers Trade for Brandon Aiyuk

Giants Hint at Major Shift in WR Hierarchy at Camp: Insider

Giants Hint at Major Shift in WR Hierarchy at Camp: Insider

Giants Cut RB After Claiming Former Commander: Report

Giants Cut RB After Claiming Former Commander: Report

Steelers’ Patrick Queen Reminds Fans of Prophetic Justin Fields Tweet

Steelers’ Patrick Queen Reminds Fans of Prophetic Justin Fields Tweet

Forgotten Chiefs’ ‘Strong Performance’ Solidifies Roster Likelihood

Forgotten Chiefs’ ‘Strong Performance’ Solidifies Roster Likelihood

Giants Rookie Appears to Be Claiming Starting Job at Training Camp

Giants Rookie Appears to Be Claiming Starting Job at Training Camp

Chiefs Waive 6-Foot-4 Pass-Catcher After New Signing: Report

Chiefs Waive 6-Foot-4 Pass-Catcher After New Signing: Report

Giants Third Rounder Carted off as NYG Suffers 5 New Injuries: Report

Giants Third Rounder Carted off as NYG Suffers 5 New Injuries: Report

Key Steelers Addition Called Early Camp Standout: ‘He’s Been Great’

Key Steelers Addition Called Early Camp Standout: ‘He’s Been Great’

John Mara Rehashes Giants Paying Daniel Jones After QB Trade Discussions

John Mara Rehashes Giants Paying Daniel Jones After QB Trade Discussions

Chiefs Rookie’s ‘Stock Appears to Be Rising’ at Training Camp

Chiefs Rookie’s ‘Stock Appears to Be Rising’ at Training Camp

Giants Prep for Worst-Case Scenario With New OL Alignment

Giants Prep for Worst-Case Scenario With New OL Alignment

Giants & Eagles Swap Recent Cast-offs in Bizarre Player Exchange

Giants & Eagles Swap Recent Cast-offs in Bizarre Player Exchange

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Viral Photo of Nebraska QB Look-Alike

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Viral Photo of Nebraska QB Look-Alike

Giants Injury to Training Camp Riser ‘Doesn’t Sound Good’: Report

Giants Injury to Training Camp Riser ‘Doesn’t Sound Good’: Report