Michael Obermuller

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NHL, Hockey
Education:
Quinnipiac University
Location:
Yonkers, New York

Experience

Michael Obermuller is a sports journalist who covers the NFL and NHL for Heavy.com, where he began writing in May 2021. He currently reports on the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins, as well as the New York Rangers and New York Islanders, among other hockey franchises.

Michael also 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. He is an NYC area native and Quinnipiac graduate who previously covered 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 Use NFL Loophole to Reunite With Rookie Defender: Report

    The Steelers are re-signing a rookie on a practice squad deal, and it won't cost them a roster spot due to an NFL loophole.

  • Patrick Mahomes’ Mom in ‘Tears’ Over Grandson Baby Bronze’s Birthday Gift

  • Giants Fans React After Xavier McKinney Drops Cryptic 4-Word Post

  • Steelers Insider Offers Injury Update on Long-Lost Vet: ‘Wouldn’t Hold My Breath’

  • Giants WR Malik Nabers’ Mom Sends Blunt 3-Word Message on Son’s Postgame Rant

  • Giants Called Upon to Make Immediate QB Move in Week 13

    After a disastrous Week 12 performance, NFL writers urged the Giants to bench Tommy DeVito for a quarterback who could "inject some life."

  • Brittany Mahomes Sends Patrick Mahomes Message After Chiefs Beat Panthers

  • Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Offers Silver Lining After Near Collapse vs. Panthers

  • Ex-Giants’ Daniel Jones Could Sign as Competition for Former NY QB: Insider

  • Chiefs-Bills Game Produces Multiple Fines Totaling North of $40,000

  • Ex-Giants’ Daniel Jones Connected to New Team After QB Injury: Insider

    An NFL insider linked former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones to a franchise with a potential need at the position, calling it a "situation to watch."

  • Ex-Giants RB Saquon Barkley Has Message for Daniel Jones After Release

  • Chiefs Called ‘Option’ for $160 Million QB Who Could ‘Learn From’ Mahomes

  • Giants Rival Headlines Top Daniel Jones Landing Spots After Release

  • Browns CB Takes 3-Word Shot at Steelers WR George Pickens After TNF

  • Myles Garrett Has Bold Message for T.J. Watt After Browns Beat Steelers

  • Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Burglary ‘Investigation’ Takes New Turn: Report

  • Steelers OC Arthur Smith Criticized for Puzzling Coaching Decision vs. Ravens

  • Giants QB2 Drew Lock Gets Brutally Honest About NYG Choosing Tommy DeVito

  • Chiefs HC Andy Reid Hints at RB Gameplan Once Isiah Pacheco Is Ready

    Chiefs head coach Andy Reid discussed the possibility of running back Isiah Pacheco returning in Week 12, as well as his potential usage alongside Kareem Hunt.

  • Chiefs Cut WR to Make Room for Tyquan Thornton: Report

  • Giants Star’s Words Hint at Potentially Dangerous Repercussions of QB Change

  • Myles Garrett Takes Not-So-Subtle Shot at T.J. Watt Ahead of Steelers-Browns

  • Giants WR Darius Slayton Explains Cryptic Social Media Comment

  • Chiefs Sign 24-Year-Old WR, Former Second-Round Talent: Report

    The Kansas City Chiefs signed a wide receiver prospect that was just selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

  • Giants Beat Reporter Floats Creative Trade for $275 Million Franchise QB

  • Travis Kelce Trolled by ‘Crazy’ Taylor Swift-Themed Post After Chiefs-Bills

  • Diontae Johnson Dishes on Mike Tomlin Convo After Steelers-Ravens

  • Patrick Mahomes Explains What Chiefs Must Learn From Bills Loss

  • Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Jabs Ravens Over Patrick Queen Signing

    Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke highly of the Patrick Queen addition after the Week 11 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.