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

Avalanche Predicted to Sign 2-Time Stanley Cup Champion

Avalanche Predicted to Sign 2-Time Stanley Cup Champion

NFL Insider Paints Grim Steelers QB Picture Ahead of Training Camp

NFL Insider Paints Grim Steelers QB Picture Ahead of Training Camp

Chiefs Rookie Draft Pick ‘Needs’ Strong Training Camp to Make Roster

Chiefs Rookie Draft Pick ‘Needs’ Strong Training Camp to Make Roster

Forgotten Giants Prospect ‘Will Have to Impress to Stick’ With 2024 Roster

Forgotten Giants Prospect ‘Will Have to Impress to Stick’ With 2024 Roster

Writer Suggests ‘Really Dramatic’ Rangers Solution for Jacob Trouba Conundrum

Writer Suggests ‘Really Dramatic’ Rangers Solution for Jacob Trouba Conundrum

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Shots Fired at Donald Trump Rally

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Shots Fired at Donald Trump Rally

Key Steelers Pass-Catcher ‘Instantly Formed Bond’ With Russell Wilson

Key Steelers Pass-Catcher ‘Instantly Formed Bond’ With Russell Wilson

NHL Writer Shoots Down Penguins’ $26 Million Trade Rumor

NHL Writer Shoots Down Penguins’ $26 Million Trade Rumor

Giants Playmaker Expected to Have ‘Shrinking’ Role in 2024

Giants Playmaker Expected to Have ‘Shrinking’ Role in 2024

Chiefs’ CB2 Battle Appears to Have 2 Front Runners Heading Into Training Camp

Chiefs’ CB2 Battle Appears to Have 2 Front Runners Heading Into Training Camp

New Steelers WR ‘Won’t Live up to Hype,’ Says Writer

New Steelers WR ‘Won’t Live up to Hype,’ Says Writer

Golden Knights 590-Game Veteran Highlighted as Potential ‘Trade Chip’

Golden Knights 590-Game Veteran Highlighted as Potential ‘Trade Chip’

Rangers Departure Called ‘Perfect’ Signing for Division Rival

Rangers Departure Called ‘Perfect’ Signing for Division Rival

Reporter Serves up Reality Check on Justin Fields’ Future With Steelers

Reporter Serves up Reality Check on Justin Fields’ Future With Steelers

Giants’ Most Likely Final Offseason Move ‘Continues to Stick Out’

Giants’ Most Likely Final Offseason Move ‘Continues to Stick Out’

Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick Helps With Hurricane Beryl Cleanup & Relief: Report

Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick Helps With Hurricane Beryl Cleanup & Relief: Report

Steelers’ Cameron Sutton Suspension Sparks Conflicting Opinions on CB Reunion

Steelers’ Cameron Sutton Suspension Sparks Conflicting Opinions on CB Reunion

Saquon Barkley Sends Public Message to Giants After Top 100 Mention

Saquon Barkley Sends Public Message to Giants After Top 100 Mention

Islanders Pushed to Take ‘a Chance on’ 6-Time 30-Goal Scorer

Islanders Pushed to Take ‘a Chance on’ 6-Time 30-Goal Scorer

Steelers WR Had ‘Eye-Opening’ Spring, But There’s a Catch

Steelers WR Had ‘Eye-Opening’ Spring, But There’s a Catch

Tyreek Hill Opens up About Playoff Loss vs. Chiefs: ‘I Was Pissed’

Tyreek Hill Opens up About Playoff Loss vs. Chiefs: ‘I Was Pissed’

Giants Predicted to Cut Failed 2023 Starter: ‘Odd Man Out’

Giants Predicted to Cut Failed 2023 Starter: ‘Odd Man Out’

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Announces ‘New Heights’ Podcast Hiatus

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Announces ‘New Heights’ Podcast Hiatus

Shedeur Sanders Reminds Draft Expert of Ex-Giants QB

Shedeur Sanders Reminds Draft Expert of Ex-Giants QB

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Shares Major Life Announcement

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Shares Major Life Announcement

Keeta & Tyreek Hill Reveal Gender of New Child [Watch]

Keeta & Tyreek Hill Reveal Gender of New Child [Watch]

Giants Leadership Under Fire From Ex-NFL GM: ‘There’s a Disconnect’

Giants Leadership Under Fire From Ex-NFL GM: ‘There’s a Disconnect’

Taylor Swift Tour Helps Boost Travis Kelce Past Patrick Mahomes in New Study

Taylor Swift Tour Helps Boost Travis Kelce Past Patrick Mahomes in New Study

Chiefs Reporter Says ‘Favorite’ Has Emerged in Starting LT Battle

Chiefs Reporter Says ‘Favorite’ Has Emerged in Starting LT Battle

Eagles Star Sounds off on Saquon Barkley ‘Video’ Following Giants’ Hard Knocks

Eagles Star Sounds off on Saquon Barkley ‘Video’ Following Giants’ Hard Knocks