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 LB Nick Bolton Praises ‘Impressive’ KC Draft Pick

Chiefs LB Nick Bolton Praises ‘Impressive’ KC Draft Pick

Giants Pull Back the Curtain on Insider’s ‘Best Acquisition of Offseason’

Giants Pull Back the Curtain on Insider’s ‘Best Acquisition of Offseason’

Recent Giants 2nd-Rounder Highlighted as ‘Top Trade Candidate’

Recent Giants 2nd-Rounder Highlighted as ‘Top Trade Candidate’

Giants Land 2-Time Super Bowl Champ Instead of Kadarius Toney in NFL Re-Draft

Giants Land 2-Time Super Bowl Champ Instead of Kadarius Toney in NFL Re-Draft

Chiefs Rookie Expected to Push for Roster Spot: ‘Most Interesting’ RB to Watch

Chiefs Rookie Expected to Push for Roster Spot: ‘Most Interesting’ RB to Watch

Upside Dual Threat Identified as Giants ‘Bridge’ QB Option in 2025

Upside Dual Threat Identified as Giants ‘Bridge’ QB Option in 2025

Ex-Giant Opens Up About ‘Deep Wave of Depression’ After Super Bowl Win

Ex-Giant Opens Up About ‘Deep Wave of Depression’ After Super Bowl Win

Chiefs Could Have ‘Short-Lived Reunion’ With 2024 Returnee, Says Reporter

Chiefs Could Have ‘Short-Lived Reunion’ With 2024 Returnee, Says Reporter

Giants 25-Year-Old WR Called ‘Surprise Cut’ Candidate After 2023 Regression

Giants 25-Year-Old WR Called ‘Surprise Cut’ Candidate After 2023 Regression

Chiefs Predicted to Rest 2-Time Champ on Practice Squad Until Playoff Push

Chiefs Predicted to Rest 2-Time Champ on Practice Squad Until Playoff Push

Unlikely Dolphins Pass-Catcher Singled out as Minicamp Standout

Unlikely Dolphins Pass-Catcher Singled out as Minicamp Standout

Recent Giants Draft Pick ‘Missed His Chance’ in 2023, Says Reporter

Recent Giants Draft Pick ‘Missed His Chance’ in 2023, Says Reporter

Popular Chiefs WR Slipping on Depth Chart: ‘Best Connection Was With Wentz’

Popular Chiefs WR Slipping on Depth Chart: ‘Best Connection Was With Wentz’

Dolphins’ 2024 Signing Called ‘Overpaid’ Ahead of Training Camp

Dolphins’ 2024 Signing Called ‘Overpaid’ Ahead of Training Camp

Chiefs 2024 Signing Not a ‘Lock’ to Make Roster, Says Reporter

Chiefs 2024 Signing Not a ‘Lock’ to Make Roster, Says Reporter

Giants Hybrid Could Make ‘Significant Contribution’ After Unexpected Spring

Giants Hybrid Could Make ‘Significant Contribution’ After Unexpected Spring

2 Giants Make ‘All-Overpaid’ Roster Including 2024 Signing

2 Giants Make ‘All-Overpaid’ Roster Including 2024 Signing

Chiefs Starter Named to NFL Writer’s ‘All-Overpaid Team’

Chiefs Starter Named to NFL Writer’s ‘All-Overpaid Team’

Giants Disrespected by Undesirable NFL Label Ahead of Training Camp

Giants Disrespected by Undesirable NFL Label Ahead of Training Camp

Giants UDFA Projected to Make 53-Man Roster After Climbing Depth Chart

Giants UDFA Projected to Make 53-Man Roster After Climbing Depth Chart

Chiefs Bubble Candidate Sends 4-Word Message on NFL Future

Chiefs Bubble Candidate Sends 4-Word Message on NFL Future

Giants Predicted to Cut 2023 Draft Pick After One NFL Season

Giants Predicted to Cut 2023 Draft Pick After One NFL Season

Giants Place WR on IR to Make Room for New Addition: Report

Giants Place WR on IR to Make Room for New Addition: Report

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown Turns Heads With New Workout Video

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown Turns Heads With New Workout Video

Dolphins Cut Speedy WR After Finalizing Calais Campbell Signing: Report

Dolphins Cut Speedy WR After Finalizing Calais Campbell Signing: Report

Giants Sign Dual-Threat RB After Standout Performance: Report

Giants Sign Dual-Threat RB After Standout Performance: Report

Chiefs Beat Writer’s Top Minicamp ‘Observation’ Serves as Scary NFL Warning

Chiefs Beat Writer’s Top Minicamp ‘Observation’ Serves as Scary NFL Warning

Giants Beat Reporter Isn’t Ruling Out Vet Reunion: ‘Seems Like an Obvious Move’

Giants Beat Reporter Isn’t Ruling Out Vet Reunion: ‘Seems Like an Obvious Move’

Giants Predicted to Cut Former $46 Million Vet After Training Camp

Giants Predicted to Cut Former $46 Million Vet After Training Camp

Chiefs Called ‘Logical Landing Spot’ for 70-Sack Pass Rusher

Chiefs Called ‘Logical Landing Spot’ for 70-Sack Pass Rusher