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

6-Foot-4 Blocker Highlighted as Giants ‘Bargain’ in Free Agency

6-Foot-4 Blocker Highlighted as Giants ‘Bargain’ in Free Agency

Ex-Dolphins First Rounder Viewed as Backup QB ‘Fit’ for Jordan Love, Packers

Ex-Dolphins First Rounder Viewed as Backup QB ‘Fit’ for Jordan Love, Packers

Chiefs Called ‘Day 2 Fit’ for Explosive ‘Bully-Ball’ WR

Chiefs Called ‘Day 2 Fit’ for Explosive ‘Bully-Ball’ WR

Bengals Trade Proposal Sends WR Tee Higgins to Rebuilding Franchise

Bengals Trade Proposal Sends WR Tee Higgins to Rebuilding Franchise

Giants Could Still ‘Cut or Trade’ 53-Game Starter After Draft, Says Writer

Giants Could Still ‘Cut or Trade’ 53-Game Starter After Draft, Says Writer

Ex-Dolphins Second-Round Bust Signs for 10th NFL Season: Report

Ex-Dolphins Second-Round Bust Signs for 10th NFL Season: Report

Giants Sign Former Second-Round Talent, 9-Year NFL Pro: Report

Giants Sign Former Second-Round Talent, 9-Year NFL Pro: Report

Chiefs Fans Rally After Ex-49ers Pro Bowler Makes Bold Super Bowl Claim

Chiefs Fans Rally After Ex-49ers Pro Bowler Makes Bold Super Bowl Claim

Tee Higgins Sends 4-Word Reply to Bengals Fan Amid Stalled Contract Talks

Tee Higgins Sends 4-Word Reply to Bengals Fan Amid Stalled Contract Talks

Giants-Bears Trade Proposal Exchanges 3 Picks for No. 6 Overall

Giants-Bears Trade Proposal Exchanges 3 Picks for No. 6 Overall

NFL Host Warns Dolphins About Tua Tagovailoa Extension

NFL Host Warns Dolphins About Tua Tagovailoa Extension

Chiefs Announce Return of 2 Depth Pieces Ahead of NFL Draft

Chiefs Announce Return of 2 Depth Pieces Ahead of NFL Draft

Giants Announce Signing of 6-Foot-4 WR, Former Ravens Third Rounder

Giants Announce Signing of 6-Foot-4 WR, Former Ravens Third Rounder

Ex-Giants Team Captain Sends Message to Organization, Fans Upon Retiring

Ex-Giants Team Captain Sends Message to Organization, Fans Upon Retiring

Chiefs Trade Proposal Jumps Bengals for Enticing WR Talent

Chiefs Trade Proposal Jumps Bengals for Enticing WR Talent

Dolphins-49ers Trade Proposal Swaps 5 Picks in NFL Draft

Dolphins-49ers Trade Proposal Swaps 5 Picks in NFL Draft

Chiefs Suggested as Free Agent Fit for ‘Cost-Effective’ Ex-Bills Captain

Chiefs Suggested as Free Agent Fit for ‘Cost-Effective’ Ex-Bills Captain

Giants Draft Rumblings Hint at 1 of 2 QB Plans: Insider

Giants Draft Rumblings Hint at 1 of 2 QB Plans: Insider

New Giants RB ‘Turbo’ Miller Corrects Reporter Upon Signing

New Giants RB ‘Turbo’ Miller Corrects Reporter Upon Signing

Chiefs Rival Has ‘Some Interest’ in Signing Recent KC Cut: Insider

Chiefs Rival Has ‘Some Interest’ in Signing Recent KC Cut: Insider

Chiefs Predicted to Replace L’Jarius Sneed With ‘Tailor-Made’ CB Fit

Chiefs Predicted to Replace L’Jarius Sneed With ‘Tailor-Made’ CB Fit

Giants Among Top 10 ‘Most Likely Destinations’ for $160 Million QB in 2025

Giants Among Top 10 ‘Most Likely Destinations’ for $160 Million QB in 2025

Giants & Cowboys Showing Interest in 21-Year-Old RB: Report

Giants & Cowboys Showing Interest in 21-Year-Old RB: Report

Ex-Chiefs Teammate Speaks Up for Rashee Rice After Attorney Update

Ex-Chiefs Teammate Speaks Up for Rashee Rice After Attorney Update

6-Foot-5 Blocker Pegged as Chiefs’ Potential ‘Long-Term Solution’ at Left Tackle

6-Foot-5 Blocker Pegged as Chiefs’ Potential ‘Long-Term Solution’ at Left Tackle

Giants Connected to Versatile ‘Rutgers Star’ at Position of Need

Giants Connected to Versatile ‘Rutgers Star’ at Position of Need

Chiefs Pushed to Trade for Forgotten Texans WR After Stefon Diggs Move

Chiefs Pushed to Trade for Forgotten Texans WR After Stefon Diggs Move

Dolphins-Raiders Trade Proposal Sends Haul of Picks for QB Talent

Dolphins-Raiders Trade Proposal Sends Haul of Picks for QB Talent

Giants Predicted to Target Son of Former Jets Pro Bowler

Giants Predicted to Target Son of Former Jets Pro Bowler

L’Jarius Sneed Messages Trent McDuffie After Chiefs Departure

L’Jarius Sneed Messages Trent McDuffie After Chiefs Departure