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 Pushed to Target Former $53 Million DT If Christian Wilkins Walks

Dolphins Pushed to Target Former $53 Million DT If Christian Wilkins Walks

Bengals Trade Pitch Lands $72 Million Vet at Position of Need

Bengals Trade Pitch Lands $72 Million Vet at Position of Need

‘Strong Possibility’ Giants Utilize Tag Option for 1 Free Agent: Report

‘Strong Possibility’ Giants Utilize Tag Option for 1 Free Agent: Report

Jason Kelce’s Retirement Message to Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Evokes Tears

Jason Kelce’s Retirement Message to Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Evokes Tears

Giants Proposal Targets Bengals WR Tee Higgins Amid Trade ‘Buzz’

Giants Proposal Targets Bengals WR Tee Higgins Amid Trade ‘Buzz’

Chiefs Have ‘Shown a Lot of Interest’ in 6-Foot-4 Receiving Threat: Insider

Chiefs Have ‘Shown a Lot of Interest’ in 6-Foot-4 Receiving Threat: Insider

Chiefs Called Top ‘Fit’ for Buy Low First-Round Talent at Left Tackle

Chiefs Called Top ‘Fit’ for Buy Low First-Round Talent at Left Tackle

Chiefs Starter Called ‘Sleeper Free Agent’ That’s Generating ‘Buzz’: Insider

Chiefs Starter Called ‘Sleeper Free Agent’ That’s Generating ‘Buzz’: Insider

‘Major Player’ Emerges for Dolphins DT Christian Wilkins After Worrisome Update

‘Major Player’ Emerges for Dolphins DT Christian Wilkins After Worrisome Update

Former First-Round WR Headlines Giants’ Draft Alternatives at Position

Former First-Round WR Headlines Giants’ Draft Alternatives at Position

Long-Time Bengals Starter & Captain Called ‘Potential Cap Casualty’

Long-Time Bengals Starter & Captain Called ‘Potential Cap Casualty’

Chiefs Pushed to Replace Marquez Valdes-Scantling With ‘Reliable Chain Mover’

Chiefs Pushed to Replace Marquez Valdes-Scantling With ‘Reliable Chain Mover’

NFL Draft Insider ‘Hearing’ Giants Like QB Riser at No. 6 Overall

NFL Draft Insider ‘Hearing’ Giants Like QB Riser at No. 6 Overall

Key Chiefs Backup Looking for ‘Full-Time’ Starting Job in Free Agency

Key Chiefs Backup Looking for ‘Full-Time’ Starting Job in Free Agency

Expert Matches Chiefs With ‘Electrifying’ WR Talent

Expert Matches Chiefs With ‘Electrifying’ WR Talent

Giants Called Free Agent Fit for 70-Sack Pass Rusher

Giants Called Free Agent Fit for 70-Sack Pass Rusher

Chiefs Could Face NFL Investigation After WR Tell-All

Chiefs Could Face NFL Investigation After WR Tell-All

Giants Players Send Loud, Unified Message on Brian Daboll

Giants Players Send Loud, Unified Message on Brian Daboll

Chiefs Release Veteran WR Ahead of Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Release Veteran WR Ahead of Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Dropped $11 Million in Cap Space to Start Combine Week: Here’s Why

Chiefs Dropped $11 Million in Cap Space to Start Combine Week: Here’s Why

Bengals-Raiders Trade Prediction Lands ‘Pro Bowl Caliber’ Talent

Bengals-Raiders Trade Prediction Lands ‘Pro Bowl Caliber’ Talent

Giants Urged to Consider Risky ‘Dream’ Trade Scenario

Giants Urged to Consider Risky ‘Dream’ Trade Scenario

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill & Boxer Jake Paul Trade Insults on Social Media

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill & Boxer Jake Paul Trade Insults on Social Media

Insider: Chiefs WR Suggested Game-Saving Overtime Play Call During Super Bowl

Insider: Chiefs WR Suggested Game-Saving Overtime Play Call During Super Bowl

Chiefs Pushed to Reunite With 2019 Super Bowl Champ After News of Release

Chiefs Pushed to Reunite With 2019 Super Bowl Champ After News of Release

Giants Predicted Steal 4-Year Starter From Top-Ranked Offensive Line

Giants Predicted Steal 4-Year Starter From Top-Ranked Offensive Line

Giants Called Free Agent Fit for Former All-Pro RB if Saquon Barkley Leaves

Giants Called Free Agent Fit for Former All-Pro RB if Saquon Barkley Leaves

Chiefs First Rounder Expected to Leave in Free Agency: ‘Feels Like It’s Time’

Chiefs First Rounder Expected to Leave in Free Agency: ‘Feels Like It’s Time’

Bengals Told to ‘Walk Away’ From 32-Game Starter in Free Agency

Bengals Told to ‘Walk Away’ From 32-Game Starter in Free Agency

Ex-Dolphins Starter Sends 2-Word Pitch to Xavien Howard After Release

Ex-Dolphins Starter Sends 2-Word Pitch to Xavien Howard After Release