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 Release Former 600-Yard WR & Potential Slot DB Unexpectedly

Steelers Release Former 600-Yard WR & Potential Slot DB Unexpectedly

Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo Challenges Position Group to ‘Step Up’

Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo Challenges Position Group to ‘Step Up’

Giants Bubble Candidate Emerges as Fan Favorite ‘Lock’

Giants Bubble Candidate Emerges as Fan Favorite ‘Lock’

‘Keep an Eye on’ Giants’ 6-Foot-3 WR Prospect, Says Reporter

‘Keep an Eye on’ Giants’ 6-Foot-3 WR Prospect, Says Reporter

Steelers WR Turns Heads at Training Camp: ‘All Over the Field’

Steelers WR Turns Heads at Training Camp: ‘All Over the Field’

Chiefs Bubble Candidate Has ‘Best Day at Camp’ With 6 Catches, 2 TDs

Chiefs Bubble Candidate Has ‘Best Day at Camp’ With 6 Catches, 2 TDs

Giants-Raiders Trade Proposal Helps Replace Darren Waller

Giants-Raiders Trade Proposal Helps Replace Darren Waller

‘Seems Like’ Giants Starter Is Battling to Keep First-Team Role: Report

‘Seems Like’ Giants Starter Is Battling to Keep First-Team Role: Report

2 Giants Veterans Take Early Lead in Key Training Camp Competition

2 Giants Veterans Take Early Lead in Key Training Camp Competition

Steelers QB Russell Wilson Breaks Silence on Calf Injury at Training Camp

Steelers QB Russell Wilson Breaks Silence on Calf Injury at Training Camp

Patrick Mahomes Offers Strong Response on Raiders’ Kermit the Frog Puppet

Patrick Mahomes Offers Strong Response on Raiders’ Kermit the Frog Puppet

Chiefs Try Position Change for Cut Candidate in Potential ‘Last-Ditch Effort’

Chiefs Try Position Change for Cut Candidate in Potential ‘Last-Ditch Effort’

Steelers Training Camp Featured ‘Heated Exchange’ on Day 1: Report

Steelers Training Camp Featured ‘Heated Exchange’ on Day 1: Report

Report: Chiefs Injury Updates as WR & CB Leave Training Camp

Report: Chiefs Injury Updates as WR & CB Leave Training Camp

Video of Worrisome Giants Injury at 1st Practice of Training Camp Surfaces

Video of Worrisome Giants Injury at 1st Practice of Training Camp Surfaces

Chiefs WR Gets ‘Laid out’ at Training Camp Practice [Watch]

Chiefs WR Gets ‘Laid out’ at Training Camp Practice [Watch]

Chiefs RB Prospect Continues to Climb Depth Chart at Training Camp

Chiefs RB Prospect Continues to Climb Depth Chart at Training Camp

Giants Predicted to Cut Feel-Good Offseason Signing

Giants Predicted to Cut Feel-Good Offseason Signing

Steelers Working out Former Cowboys QB: Report

Steelers Working out Former Cowboys QB: Report

Steelers Host 2 Pre-Camp Tryouts Including ‘Rabid Competitor’

Steelers Host 2 Pre-Camp Tryouts Including ‘Rabid Competitor’

Chiefs Safety Justin Reid Messages Fans After Non-Football Injury

Chiefs Safety Justin Reid Messages Fans After Non-Football Injury

Giants Host Free Agent That ‘Would Make a Lot of Sense’ to Sign

Giants Host Free Agent That ‘Would Make a Lot of Sense’ to Sign

Chiefs Cut 24-Year-Old DB Unexpectedly Following Reunion: Report

Chiefs Cut 24-Year-Old DB Unexpectedly Following Reunion: Report

T.J. Watt & Steelers Teammate Look Massive in Pre-Training Camp Photo

T.J. Watt & Steelers Teammate Look Massive in Pre-Training Camp Photo

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy Explains How Spring Injury ‘Really Helped’ Him

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy Explains How Spring Injury ‘Really Helped’ Him

Giants Warned Not to Make ‘Same Mistake’ Ahead of Training Camp

Giants Warned Not to Make ‘Same Mistake’ Ahead of Training Camp

Steelers Reunite With Former Draft Pick Ahead of Training Camp

Steelers Reunite With Former Draft Pick Ahead of Training Camp

‘Looks Like’ Chiefs Plan to Use Draft Pick ‘All Over the Field’: Report

‘Looks Like’ Chiefs Plan to Use Draft Pick ‘All Over the Field’: Report

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Sends 5-Word Message to Fans Ahead of 3-Peat Bid

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Sends 5-Word Message to Fans Ahead of 3-Peat Bid

Rangers Credited With 4th Best Contract in Hockey: ‘Obvious Steal’

Rangers Credited With 4th Best Contract in Hockey: ‘Obvious Steal’