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 13-Game Starter Skips Town for $22.5 Million Payday: Report

Giants 13-Game Starter Skips Town for $22.5 Million Payday: Report

Dolphins Defensive Spending Spree Made Possible by $19.9 Million Move

Dolphins Defensive Spending Spree Made Possible by $19.9 Million Move

Bengals Trade RB Joe Mixon to AFC Powerhouse in ‘Plot Twist’: Report

Bengals Trade RB Joe Mixon to AFC Powerhouse in ‘Plot Twist’: Report

Bengals Called Out for ‘Cold’ Treatment of Joe Mixon After RB Swap

Bengals Called Out for ‘Cold’ Treatment of Joe Mixon After RB Swap

Chiefs ‘Remain’ in the Mix for Former 1,000-Yard WR: Report

Chiefs ‘Remain’ in the Mix for Former 1,000-Yard WR: Report

Tyreek Hill Weighs in on Dolphins’ Free Agency ‘Exodus’

Tyreek Hill Weighs in on Dolphins’ Free Agency ‘Exodus’

Giants Land Former Aaron Rodgers Blocker on 8-Figure Deal: Report

Giants Land Former Aaron Rodgers Blocker on 8-Figure Deal: Report

Jalen Ramsey Reacts to Dolphins Losing Christian Wilkins in Free Agency

Jalen Ramsey Reacts to Dolphins Losing Christian Wilkins in Free Agency

Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed Drops Cryptic 2-Word Post as Free Agency Begins

Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed Drops Cryptic 2-Word Post as Free Agency Begins

Giants Bringing in Recent Bills Cut for ‘Visit’: Report

Giants Bringing in Recent Bills Cut for ‘Visit’: Report

Giants Expected to Cut Ties With 21-Game Starter ‘Loyal’ to Wink Martindale

Giants Expected to Cut Ties With 21-Game Starter ‘Loyal’ to Wink Martindale

Ex-Dolphins Pro Bowl WR ‘Likes’ Reunion Idea

Ex-Dolphins Pro Bowl WR ‘Likes’ Reunion Idea

Chris Jones Receives Message From Tyreek Hill After Re-Signing With Chiefs

Chris Jones Receives Message From Tyreek Hill After Re-Signing With Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Chris Jones’ Record-Breaking Extension With Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Chris Jones’ Record-Breaking Extension With Chiefs

Chiefs Pushed to Swipe Bills Second-Round Talent in Free Agency

Chiefs Pushed to Swipe Bills Second-Round Talent in Free Agency

Giants QB Update Links Former No. 3 Overall Pick, 2 Others: Report

Giants QB Update Links Former No. 3 Overall Pick, 2 Others: Report

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Drops 1-Character Message Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Drops 1-Character Message Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Free Agent Sounds Off on Being ‘Underrated’

Chiefs Free Agent Sounds Off on Being ‘Underrated’

Giants Insider Hints at Saquon Barkley Decision in New Report

Giants Insider Hints at Saquon Barkley Decision in New Report

Ex-NFL GM Urges Chiefs to Pivot to Former $90 Million WR in Free Agency

Ex-NFL GM Urges Chiefs to Pivot to Former $90 Million WR in Free Agency

Giants Officially in the Mix for $245 Million QB: Report

Giants Officially in the Mix for $245 Million QB: Report

Dolphins Finalize 3 Signings Ahead of NFL Free Agency: Report

Dolphins Finalize 3 Signings Ahead of NFL Free Agency: Report

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Reacts to Chris Jones’ Cryptic Post Ahead of Free Agency

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Reacts to Chris Jones’ Cryptic Post Ahead of Free Agency

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Reveals Only Reason He’d Consider Retirement

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Reveals Only Reason He’d Consider Retirement

Giants Especially ‘High On’ Specific QB Prospect in NFL Draft: Insider

Giants Especially ‘High On’ Specific QB Prospect in NFL Draft: Insider

Giants TE Darren Waller Offers Frustrating Update on Retirement

Giants TE Darren Waller Offers Frustrating Update on Retirement

Ex-Chiefs 4-Year Starter Cut by AFC Rival Bills: Report

Ex-Chiefs 4-Year Starter Cut by AFC Rival Bills: Report

Tyreek Hill Recalls Telling Story About Patrick Mahomes: ‘He Cussed All Us Out’

Tyreek Hill Recalls Telling Story About Patrick Mahomes: ‘He Cussed All Us Out’

Tyreek Hill Explains 1 Way Tua Tagovailoa Can Learn From Patrick Mahomes

Tyreek Hill Explains 1 Way Tua Tagovailoa Can Learn From Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Trade Pitch Sends L’Jarius Sneed to Super Bowl Contender

Chiefs Trade Pitch Sends L’Jarius Sneed to Super Bowl Contender