Michael Obermuller

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NHL, Hockey
Education:
Quinnipiac University
Location:
Yonkers, New York

Experience

Michael Obermuller is a sports journalist who covers the NFL and NHL for Heavy.com, where he began writing in May 2021. He currently reports on the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins, as well as the New York Rangers and New York Islanders, among other hockey franchises.

Michael also 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. He is an NYC area native and Quinnipiac graduate who previously covered 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

  • Steelers WR George Pickens Incurs Hefty 5-Figure Fine: Report

    The NFL announced Week 10 fines just before Sunday of Week 11, and Steelers wide receiver George Pickens earned a large one for actions vs. the Commanders.

  • Chiefs 2-Time Champ & Unsung Hero Expresses Interest in Retiring With KC

  • Patrick Mahomes Sr. Shares ‘Crazy’ Realization With Chiefs Kingdom

  • NFL Insider Delivers Major Curveball on Giants’ QB Decision

  • Steelers Starter Blasted by Former Teammate for ‘Empty’ Comments

  • Steelers Fans React to Russell Wilson Hype Message: ‘Gave Me Chills’

    Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson dropped a hype message on social media ahead of Week 11 vs. the Ravens and fans are loving every second of it.

  • NFL Insider Explains Abrupt IR Designation for Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker

  • Giants Free Agent Option Russell Wilson Explains What Drew Him to Steelers

  • DeAndre Hopkins Reveals What He’s Taught Xavier Worthy, Chiefs WRs

  • Ex-Chiefs 2023 Super Bowl Champ Released Twice in 8 Days: Report

  • Resurgent No. 1 Pick Viewed as ‘Model’ for Steelers, Russell Wilson Extension

    A Steelers beat reporter detailed a quarterback contract that could serve as the "model" for a potential Russell Wilson extension.

  • Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Breaks Silence on October ‘Burglary’ at Missouri Home

  • Chiefs Pushed to Reunite With Former All-Pro at Need Position

  • Giants Predicted to Replace Daniel Jones With ‘Phenomenal Playmaker’

  • Brittany Mahomes Shares 3 Words for Patrick Mahomes After Chiefs Beat Broncos

  • Russell Wilson Posts 8-Word Message After Steelers Beat Commanders

  • Controversial Giants Cut Signs With Super Bowl Contender: Report

  • Chiefs’ Andy Reid Provides Week 11 Update on Isiah Pacheco & JuJu Smith-Schuster

  • Chiefs HC Andy Reid Offers Leo Chenal Hilarious Gift After Game-Winning Block

  • Giants HC Brian Daboll Appears to Cover for Daniel Jones After Panthers Loss

    Giants head coach Brian Daboll took the blame for quarterback Daniel Jones after a major blunder versus the Panthers.

  • Giants Players Incur Nearly $12,000 in Fines Following Commanders Loss: Report

  • Steelers QB Justin Fields Provided Unique Advantage vs. Commanders

  • Chiefs Defender Fined by NFL for Second Straight Week: Report

  • Steelers Release Former First Rounder, Headlining 4 Roster Moves: Report

  • Giants ‘Expected to’ Shake up Starting Offensive Line vs. Panthers: Report

    An NFL insider reported that the Giants will be starting former first-round selection Evan Neal in Germany against the Panthers.

  • Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire Shares Jarring Story of 2018 Shooting, PTSD

  • Steelers Called Upon to Extend ‘Respected’ Homegrown Talent

  • Brittany Mahomes Posts All-Caps Message on Chiefs Ahead of Week 10

  • Giants Expected to Be Without Key Starter in Germany: Report

  • Giants Commit to Nick McCloud Replacement Amid Multiple Week 10 Moves

    The Giants made a flurry of roster moves ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Panthers, including signing a Nick McCloud replacement at cornerback.