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

Jason Kelce Goes Viral Clarifying Stance on Harrison Butker, ‘Homemakers’

Jason Kelce Goes Viral Clarifying Stance on Harrison Butker, ‘Homemakers’

NFL Writer Drops Grim Prediction for Giants QB Daniel Jones

NFL Writer Drops Grim Prediction for Giants QB Daniel Jones

‘Creative’ Chiefs Cap Move Can Still Free Up $12.6 Million: Analyst

‘Creative’ Chiefs Cap Move Can Still Free Up $12.6 Million: Analyst

Dolphins Pushed to Sign Former $45 Million Rival as Early Season Insurance

Dolphins Pushed to Sign Former $45 Million Rival as Early Season Insurance

Bengals Credited With Top-6 ‘Value’ Signing in 2024 Free Agency

Bengals Credited With Top-6 ‘Value’ Signing in 2024 Free Agency

Giants Signing Labeled Roster’s ‘Best-Kept Secret’ in 2024

Giants Signing Labeled Roster’s ‘Best-Kept Secret’ in 2024

Chiefs WR Called ‘Expendable’ Cut Candidate Ahead of 2024 Season

Chiefs WR Called ‘Expendable’ Cut Candidate Ahead of 2024 Season

‘Realistic’ Dolphins Trade Target Solves One of Biggest Remaining Needs

‘Realistic’ Dolphins Trade Target Solves One of Biggest Remaining Needs

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Has Strong Response for Demanding 2024 Schedule

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Has Strong Response for Demanding 2024 Schedule

Giants QB Has ‘Rough Practice’ as Depth Chart Begins to Take Shape: Report

Giants QB Has ‘Rough Practice’ as Depth Chart Begins to Take Shape: Report

Giants WR Malik Nabers Gets Advice From 2 NYG Super Bowl Champs

Giants WR Malik Nabers Gets Advice From 2 NYG Super Bowl Champs

Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie Hints at New Role as 2 Prospects Emerge

Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie Hints at New Role as 2 Prospects Emerge

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Breaks Silence on Rashee Rice’s Legal Troubles

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Breaks Silence on Rashee Rice’s Legal Troubles

Reporter Shoots Down Idea of 2-Time Pro Bowler Signing With Giants

Reporter Shoots Down Idea of 2-Time Pro Bowler Signing With Giants

Harrison Butker Critics Applaud Jalen Hurts’ Speech at Women’s Football Festival

Harrison Butker Critics Applaud Jalen Hurts’ Speech at Women’s Football Festival

Ex-Dolphins First-Round WR Addresses Miami Organization Upon Retiring

Ex-Dolphins First-Round WR Addresses Miami Organization Upon Retiring

Chiefs Re-Sign Recent Cast-Off Amid ‘Phase 3’ of OTAs: Report

Chiefs Re-Sign Recent Cast-Off Amid ‘Phase 3’ of OTAs: Report

Giants Can Still Shed $47 Million in Cap Space Without Making Cuts: Report

Giants Can Still Shed $47 Million in Cap Space Without Making Cuts: Report

Chiefs Urged to Replace Jerick McKinnon With 4-Time Pro Bowl RB

Chiefs Urged to Replace Jerick McKinnon With 4-Time Pro Bowl RB

Chiefs Labeled ‘Potential Trade Destination’ for Former $54 Million Pass Rusher

Chiefs Labeled ‘Potential Trade Destination’ for Former $54 Million Pass Rusher

Giants Writer Says Recent Draft Pick’s Roster Spot Could Be ‘in Jeopardy’

Giants Writer Says Recent Draft Pick’s Roster Spot Could Be ‘in Jeopardy’

Chiefs RB Posts 10-Word Message After Reported Release

Chiefs RB Posts 10-Word Message After Reported Release

Giants to Reward Season-Ticket Holders With 100th Anniversary Gift: Report

Giants to Reward Season-Ticket Holders With 100th Anniversary Gift: Report

Chris Jones’ Message to Harrison Butker Goes Viral Amid ‘Release’ Petition

Chris Jones’ Message to Harrison Butker Goes Viral Amid ‘Release’ Petition

Chiefs Reporter Debunks Wild NFL Scheduling Rumor Involving Taylor Swift

Chiefs Reporter Debunks Wild NFL Scheduling Rumor Involving Taylor Swift

Giants Urged to Sign Former Packers Pass-Catcher as Darren Waller Insurance

Giants Urged to Sign Former Packers Pass-Catcher as Darren Waller Insurance

Ex-NFL GM Notes ‘Rumblings’ of Chiefs WR Reunion

Ex-NFL GM Notes ‘Rumblings’ of Chiefs WR Reunion

Recent Chiefs Third Rounder ‘Certainly No Lock’ to Make Roster: Analyst

Recent Chiefs Third Rounder ‘Certainly No Lock’ to Make Roster: Analyst

Giants Pushed to Start Late-Round Draft Pick as Rookie

Giants Pushed to Start Late-Round Draft Pick as Rookie

Chiefs Part Ways With 6-Year NFL Vet in Sudden Roster Cut: Report

Chiefs Part Ways With 6-Year NFL Vet in Sudden Roster Cut: Report