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

Chiefs’ ‘Dream’ Trade Scenario Mimics Former Bill Belichick Tactic

Chiefs’ ‘Dream’ Trade Scenario Mimics Former Bill Belichick Tactic

Giants & Jets Expected to Compete for ‘Top Free Agent’ at Position of Need

Giants & Jets Expected to Compete for ‘Top Free Agent’ at Position of Need

Dolphins’ ‘Dream Offseason Trade’ Involves AFC East Rival Jets

Dolphins’ ‘Dream Offseason Trade’ Involves AFC East Rival Jets

Chiefs Reunite With Recent Cut Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Reunite With Recent Cut Ahead of NFL Free Agency

Giants Predicted to Land ‘Dice Roll’ QB With Dual Threat Potential

Giants Predicted to Land ‘Dice Roll’ QB With Dual Threat Potential

Chiefs Called ‘One & Only’ Backup Destination for Recent Super Bowl Foe

Chiefs Called ‘One & Only’ Backup Destination for Recent Super Bowl Foe

Chiefs Rival Pushed to ‘Make a Splash’ & Steal Chris Jones

Chiefs Rival Pushed to ‘Make a Splash’ & Steal Chris Jones

Tyreek Hill Sounds Off on ‘Ludicrous’ Dolphins Trade Chatter

Tyreek Hill Sounds Off on ‘Ludicrous’ Dolphins Trade Chatter

Chiefs Lose Draft Pick to Recent Super Bowl Opponent

Chiefs Lose Draft Pick to Recent Super Bowl Opponent

Giants Reunion Pegged as Potential Xavier McKinney Replacement

Giants Reunion Pegged as Potential Xavier McKinney Replacement

Potential Dolphins ‘Cap Casualty’ Drops Cryptic Post on Social Media

Potential Dolphins ‘Cap Casualty’ Drops Cryptic Post on Social Media

Bengals ‘Team Fit’ Could Oust $30 Million Cut Candidate

Bengals ‘Team Fit’ Could Oust $30 Million Cut Candidate

NFL Reporter ‘Would Rather’ Chiefs Sign 5-Time Pro Bowler Over Chris Jones

NFL Reporter ‘Would Rather’ Chiefs Sign 5-Time Pro Bowler Over Chris Jones

Ex-NFL GM Details Potential Giants Trade Package for Caleb Williams

Ex-NFL GM Details Potential Giants Trade Package for Caleb Williams

NFL Hits Chiefs Starter With Late Super Bowl Fine: Report

NFL Hits Chiefs Starter With Late Super Bowl Fine: Report

Dolphins Given Underdog Odds to Sign 10,000-Yard Playmaker

Dolphins Given Underdog Odds to Sign 10,000-Yard Playmaker

Giants Pushed to Correct 2023 Mistake With ‘Well-Rounded’ Signing

Giants Pushed to Correct 2023 Mistake With ‘Well-Rounded’ Signing

Chiefs Predicted to Land 6-Foot-4 WR to Pair With Rashee Rice

Chiefs Predicted to Land 6-Foot-4 WR to Pair With Rashee Rice

Giants’ Free Agency Decision Will Determine QB Draft Plan: Insider

Giants’ Free Agency Decision Will Determine QB Draft Plan: Insider

Potential Chiefs ‘Cut Candidate’ Drops Cryptic Posts on Social Media

Potential Chiefs ‘Cut Candidate’ Drops Cryptic Posts on Social Media

Oddsmakers Project Chiefs’ Chances of Signing Bengals WR Tee Higgins

Oddsmakers Project Chiefs’ Chances of Signing Bengals WR Tee Higgins

Dolphins $37.5 Million Starter Identified as ‘Cut Candidate’

Dolphins $37.5 Million Starter Identified as ‘Cut Candidate’

Giants Disrespected as ‘Terrible Place’ for Multiple Top Prospects

Giants Disrespected as ‘Terrible Place’ for Multiple Top Prospects

Proposed Chiefs-Packers Trade Lands KC ‘Top-Tier’ WR Prospect

Proposed Chiefs-Packers Trade Lands KC ‘Top-Tier’ WR Prospect

Bengals Named ‘Landing Spot’ for Tom Brady’s Former Super Bowl OT

Bengals Named ‘Landing Spot’ for Tom Brady’s Former Super Bowl OT

Ex-NFL GM Pitches Giants Trade Swapping Daniel Jones for $230 Million QB

Ex-NFL GM Pitches Giants Trade Swapping Daniel Jones for $230 Million QB

Taylor Swift Makes Overwhelming Gesture to Family of Chiefs Parade Victim

Taylor Swift Makes Overwhelming Gesture to Family of Chiefs Parade Victim

Chiefs Called Upon to Cut Failed WR Despite Dead Cap Charge

Chiefs Called Upon to Cut Failed WR Despite Dead Cap Charge

Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb Shouts Out Giants ‘Sleeper’ During Top 5 WR Rank

Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb Shouts Out Giants ‘Sleeper’ During Top 5 WR Rank

Bengals QB Requested Release From Cincinnati: Report

Bengals QB Requested Release From Cincinnati: Report