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

Giants Criticized for Offseason Plan at Key Position: ‘Did Very Little’

Giants Criticized for Offseason Plan at Key Position: ‘Did Very Little’

Chiefs & Injury-Riddled 4-Time 1,000-Yard WR Called ‘Ideal’ Match

Chiefs & Injury-Riddled 4-Time 1,000-Yard WR Called ‘Ideal’ Match

Giants Sign DT Deemed ‘Quick & Strong as an Ox’: Report

Giants Sign DT Deemed ‘Quick & Strong as an Ox’: Report

Ex-Dolphins WR Sends Message to Miami Organization Upon Retiring

Ex-Dolphins WR Sends Message to Miami Organization Upon Retiring

Ex-Chiefs WR Sends Message to KC Organization Upon Retiring

Ex-Chiefs WR Sends Message to KC Organization Upon Retiring

Giants Host Former 3rd-Round Pass Rusher, 3 QBs for ‘Tryout’: Report

Giants Host Former 3rd-Round Pass Rusher, 3 QBs for ‘Tryout’: Report

Chiefs Draft Pick Deemed KC’s ‘Best Sleeper’ of 2024

Chiefs Draft Pick Deemed KC’s ‘Best Sleeper’ of 2024

Giants Waive RB After Finalizing 2024 UDFA Signings

Giants Waive RB After Finalizing 2024 UDFA Signings

Giants’ Allen Robinson Signing Signals 2 Roster Moves Are Imminent

Giants’ Allen Robinson Signing Signals 2 Roster Moves Are Imminent

Dolphins Draft Pick Could Oust 6-Year NFL Vet in Training Camp

Dolphins Draft Pick Could Oust 6-Year NFL Vet in Training Camp

Giants Third Rounder Referred to as ‘Biggest Loser’ of NYG Offseason

Giants Third Rounder Referred to as ‘Biggest Loser’ of NYG Offseason

2 Chiefs UDFAs Expected to Make Week 1 Roster After First Place Ranking

2 Chiefs UDFAs Expected to Make Week 1 Roster After First Place Ranking

Dolphins Rookie Called ‘Sleeper Pick’ Ahead of 2024 Season

Dolphins Rookie Called ‘Sleeper Pick’ Ahead of 2024 Season

‘Aggressive’ Giants Rookie Called Most Likely UDFA to Make Roster

‘Aggressive’ Giants Rookie Called Most Likely UDFA to Make Roster

Chiefs Sign ‘Crisp’ Route-Runner WR With 29-TD Resume

Chiefs Sign ‘Crisp’ Route-Runner WR With 29-TD Resume

Dolphins UDFA Expected to Push for Roster After ‘Heavy Bidding War’

Dolphins UDFA Expected to Push for Roster After ‘Heavy Bidding War’

Giants Rookie Deemed ‘Worst’ Value Selection of NFL Draft

Giants Rookie Deemed ‘Worst’ Value Selection of NFL Draft

2 Chiefs Rookies Highlighted as Top-20 NFL Draft Fits

2 Chiefs Rookies Highlighted as Top-20 NFL Draft Fits

2 Ex-Giants Draft Picks Sign With New Teams: Report

2 Ex-Giants Draft Picks Sign With New Teams: Report

Chiefs Signing Sets Up Intriguing Camp Competition: ‘Gonna Be Cinema’

Chiefs Signing Sets Up Intriguing Camp Competition: ‘Gonna Be Cinema’

Giants Draft Pick Praised as ‘Culture Changer’ & Playmaker

Giants Draft Pick Praised as ‘Culture Changer’ & Playmaker

Chiefs Land ‘Surprise’ UDFA With 6-Figure Offer: Report

Chiefs Land ‘Surprise’ UDFA With 6-Figure Offer: Report

Giants Coaching Tie Creates Potential Post-Draft Option in 53-Sack Pass Rusher

Giants Coaching Tie Creates Potential Post-Draft Option in 53-Sack Pass Rusher

Bengals Sign Former 1,000-Yard RB After NFL Draft: Report

Bengals Sign Former 1,000-Yard RB After NFL Draft: Report

Dolphins Dish Out ‘Serious Cash’ to Land Popular 6-Foot-7 Talent: Report

Dolphins Dish Out ‘Serious Cash’ to Land Popular 6-Foot-7 Talent: Report

Giants Secure Prospect at Area of Need After $170,000 Offer: Report

Giants Secure Prospect at Area of Need After $170,000 Offer: Report

Chiefs Land Former 1,000-Yard RB With Big Money Offer: Report

Chiefs Land Former 1,000-Yard RB With Big Money Offer: Report

Dolphins Sign ‘Strong-Armed’ QB After NFL Draft: Report

Dolphins Sign ‘Strong-Armed’ QB After NFL Draft: Report

Giants Sign Ball Hawk DB to 6-Figure Guarantee: Report

Giants Sign Ball Hawk DB to 6-Figure Guarantee: Report

Chiefs Sign USC Cornerback to 6-Figure Guarantee: Report

Chiefs Sign USC Cornerback to 6-Figure Guarantee: Report