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

Dolphins Showed ‘Preliminary Interest’ in 2-Time 1,000-Yard WR: Report

Dolphins Showed ‘Preliminary Interest’ in 2-Time 1,000-Yard WR: Report

Dallas Reporter, NFL Insider Offer Updates on Ongoing Rashee Rice Situation

Dallas Reporter, NFL Insider Offer Updates on Ongoing Rashee Rice Situation

Giants Proposed QB Trade Would Add a Second 1st-Round Selection

Giants Proposed QB Trade Would Add a Second 1st-Round Selection

Chiefs Called Potential Trade Fit for ‘Dissatisfied’ Defensive Playmaker

Chiefs Called Potential Trade Fit for ‘Dissatisfied’ Defensive Playmaker

Giants Named No. 1 Team Fit for ‘Hulking’ 6-Foot-1 WR

Giants Named No. 1 Team Fit for ‘Hulking’ 6-Foot-1 WR

Raheem Mostert Sends Message to Dolphins Fans After Signing New Contract

Raheem Mostert Sends Message to Dolphins Fans After Signing New Contract

Giants Insider Sends Telling Message on Rookie QB Rumors

Giants Insider Sends Telling Message on Rookie QB Rumors

Chiefs Named Top Team Fit for ‘Polished & Explosive’ Route-Runner

Chiefs Named Top Team Fit for ‘Polished & Explosive’ Route-Runner

Dolphins Predicted to Make ‘Logical’ Trade After Cap-Strapped Offseason

Dolphins Predicted to Make ‘Logical’ Trade After Cap-Strapped Offseason

Dolphins Prepared to Play Waiting Game at Position of Need: Report

Dolphins Prepared to Play Waiting Game at Position of Need: Report

NFL Writer Calls Attention to Key Chiefs ‘Roster Hole’ Ahead of NFL Draft

NFL Writer Calls Attention to Key Chiefs ‘Roster Hole’ Ahead of NFL Draft

Giants Urged to Pursue Veteran Signing to Fill Hole at Safety

Giants Urged to Pursue Veteran Signing to Fill Hole at Safety

Chiefs Signing ‘Enticing’ Offensive Toy for Andy Reid: ‘This Should Be Fun’

Chiefs Signing ‘Enticing’ Offensive Toy for Andy Reid: ‘This Should Be Fun’

Daunting 2025 ‘Reality’ Could Force Chiefs Into Action, Warns Analyst

Daunting 2025 ‘Reality’ Could Force Chiefs Into Action, Warns Analyst

Giants & Jets Won’t Switch MetLife Turf to Natural Grass: Here’s Why

Giants & Jets Won’t Switch MetLife Turf to Natural Grass: Here’s Why

Giants Cornerback Target Signs $10 Million Deal With Rams: Report

Giants Cornerback Target Signs $10 Million Deal With Rams: Report

Chiefs 5-Year Vet Not Expected to Re-Sign: ‘Hard to See a Role for Him’

Chiefs 5-Year Vet Not Expected to Re-Sign: ‘Hard to See a Role for Him’

Giants’ Brian Daboll Considering 2 Major Changes in 2024: Report

Giants’ Brian Daboll Considering 2 Major Changes in 2024: Report

Dolphins Praised for Swiping ‘Ascending’ Talent in Free Agency

Dolphins Praised for Swiping ‘Ascending’ Talent in Free Agency

Chiefs Warned to Avoid 6-Foot-3 WR Prospect in NFL Draft

Chiefs Warned to Avoid 6-Foot-3 WR Prospect in NFL Draft

Giants’ John Mara Breaks Silence on Saquon Barkley Exit & ‘Meddling’

Giants’ John Mara Breaks Silence on Saquon Barkley Exit & ‘Meddling’

Giants Departure Named ‘Best Overall’ Signing of Free Agency

Giants Departure Named ‘Best Overall’ Signing of Free Agency

Forgotten Chiefs DB Emerges as Candidate to Replace L’Jarius Sneed

Forgotten Chiefs DB Emerges as Candidate to Replace L’Jarius Sneed

2 Ex-Dolphins Top List of ‘Best Remaining’ NFL Free Agents

2 Ex-Dolphins Top List of ‘Best Remaining’ NFL Free Agents

Chiefs Pegged as Free Agent Fit for Former $39 Million CB

Chiefs Pegged as Free Agent Fit for Former $39 Million CB

Giants HC Brian Daboll Sends Parting Message to Saquon Barkley

Giants HC Brian Daboll Sends Parting Message to Saquon Barkley

Chiefs’ L’Jarius Sneed Trade Could Set Up 2 Key Reunions

Chiefs’ L’Jarius Sneed Trade Could Set Up 2 Key Reunions

Dolphins Praised for ‘Remarkably Good’ Signing in Free Agency

Dolphins Praised for ‘Remarkably Good’ Signing in Free Agency

Chiefs Departure Named ‘Best Bargain Signing’ of Free Agency

Chiefs Departure Named ‘Best Bargain Signing’ of Free Agency

New Giants Trade Proposal Secures Quarterback of the Future

New Giants Trade Proposal Secures Quarterback of the Future