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 Super Bowl Champion Starter Considering Early Retirement

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion Starter Considering Early Retirement

Giants RB Cam Skattebo Sends Clear Message on Jaxson Dart, Future

Giants RB Cam Skattebo Sends Clear Message on Jaxson Dart, Future

Cardinals Reveal Clear Plan of Action After Jonathan Gannon Firing

Cardinals Reveal Clear Plan of Action After Jonathan Gannon Firing

Chiefs Abruptly Shut Down Fan Favorite Rookie, Pushing KC Debut to 2026

Chiefs Abruptly Shut Down Fan Favorite Rookie, Pushing KC Debut to 2026

Giants Called Out for ‘Shocking’ Missed Opportunity Amid Week 18 News

Giants Called Out for ‘Shocking’ Missed Opportunity Amid Week 18 News

M.I.A. Giants Starter Fuels Tanking Theories With Eyebrow-Raising Move

M.I.A. Giants Starter Fuels Tanking Theories With Eyebrow-Raising Move

Chiefs Second Rounder’s 2026 Return Called ‘Uncertain at Best’

Chiefs Second Rounder’s 2026 Return Called ‘Uncertain at Best’

Steelers Get Blunt Message From Lamar Jackson Ahead of Ravens Matchup

Steelers Get Blunt Message From Lamar Jackson Ahead of Ravens Matchup

Promising Giants WR’s Season Ends in Abrupt Twist: Report

Promising Giants WR’s Season Ends in Abrupt Twist: Report

Travis Kelce Moment Gains Attention After Chiefs Lose to Broncos

Travis Kelce Moment Gains Attention After Chiefs Lose to Broncos

Chiefs Sign 2 Youngsters After Massive Roster Shuffle

Chiefs Sign 2 Youngsters After Massive Roster Shuffle

Broncos Starter Rips Into Chiefs in Blunt, Profanity-Filled Message

Broncos Starter Rips Into Chiefs in Blunt, Profanity-Filled Message

Latest Giants News Turns Heads for Wrong Reason Before Raiders Game

Latest Giants News Turns Heads for Wrong Reason Before Raiders Game

Integral Steelers Starter Downgraded, Will Miss Week 17 vs. Browns

Integral Steelers Starter Downgraded, Will Miss Week 17 vs. Browns

Steelers Reveal Injury Status of Several Stars Ahead of Browns Matchup

Steelers Reveal Injury Status of Several Stars Ahead of Browns Matchup

Raiders Throw Giants Another Curveball Ahead of ‘Tank Bowl’: Report

Raiders Throw Giants Another Curveball Ahead of ‘Tank Bowl’: Report

NFL Insider Sends Chiefs Clear Message on Travis Kelce Amid Retirement Chatter

NFL Insider Sends Chiefs Clear Message on Travis Kelce Amid Retirement Chatter

Recent Chiefs Cut Snatched Up by AFC Contender: Report

Recent Chiefs Cut Snatched Up by AFC Contender: Report

Chiefs Predicted to Add 1,600-Yard Playmaker for Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Predicted to Add 1,600-Yard Playmaker for Patrick Mahomes

Giants Predicted to Overhaul Defense With 2 Blockbuster Trades

Giants Predicted to Overhaul Defense With 2 Blockbuster Trades

Chiefs Confirm QB Reunion After Gardner Minshew News

Chiefs Confirm QB Reunion After Gardner Minshew News

NFL Insider Makes Travis Kelce Announcement After Chiefs Lose to Titans

NFL Insider Makes Travis Kelce Announcement After Chiefs Lose to Titans

Chiefs’ Avalanche of Injuries Surges to Largest Amount Yet in Week 16

Chiefs’ Avalanche of Injuries Surges to Largest Amount Yet in Week 16

Rashee Rice Update Headlines Chiefs’ Latest Week 16 Injury News

Rashee Rice Update Headlines Chiefs’ Latest Week 16 Injury News

Chiefs Reunite With WR Amid Flurry of Week 16 Roster Moves

Chiefs Reunite With WR Amid Flurry of Week 16 Roster Moves

Chiefs Send Clear Message on Patrick Mahomes’ Recovery Timeline

Chiefs Send Clear Message on Patrick Mahomes’ Recovery Timeline

Steelers Show Interest in Recent Third-Round QB Amid Rodgers Uncertainty

Steelers Show Interest in Recent Third-Round QB Amid Rodgers Uncertainty

Chiefs Sign Ex-Bills Draft Pick & Former Broncos DB Amid Mahomes Watch

Chiefs Sign Ex-Bills Draft Pick & Former Broncos DB Amid Mahomes Watch

Key Steelers Starter ‘Questionable’ for MNF After Sudden News

Key Steelers Starter ‘Questionable’ for MNF After Sudden News

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Gets Realistic Recovery Timeline on Torn ACL: Insider

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Gets Realistic Recovery Timeline on Torn ACL: Insider