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’ Chris Jones Explains ‘Raucous’ Dolphins Locker Room Visit After Win

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Explains ‘Raucous’ Dolphins Locker Room Visit After Win

Giants 24-Game Starter Called ‘Most Obvious’ Cut Candidate

Giants 24-Game Starter Called ‘Most Obvious’ Cut Candidate

5 AI-Powered Divisional Round Predictions for Chiefs vs. Bills

5 AI-Powered Divisional Round Predictions for Chiefs vs. Bills

Chiefs Rumors: 37-Game Starter Emerges as ‘Likely’ Cut Candidate

Chiefs Rumors: 37-Game Starter Emerges as ‘Likely’ Cut Candidate

Dolphins Predicted to Cut Underperforming $65 Million Veteran

Dolphins Predicted to Cut Underperforming $65 Million Veteran

Giants Pushed to Extend ‘Team’s Most Impactful Defender’ of 2023

Giants Pushed to Extend ‘Team’s Most Impactful Defender’ of 2023

Chiefs Kingdom Trolls Nick Sirianni Mercilessly After Eagles Playoff Loss

Chiefs Kingdom Trolls Nick Sirianni Mercilessly After Eagles Playoff Loss

Saquon Barkley Catches Attention of Fans With ‘Playoff Football’ Post

Saquon Barkley Catches Attention of Fans With ‘Playoff Football’ Post

Tyreek Hill Offers 5-Word Response for Embarrassing Viral Video vs. Chiefs

Tyreek Hill Offers 5-Word Response for Embarrassing Viral Video vs. Chiefs

Giants Might Be ‘Better Off’ Cutting $51 Million Starter, Says Writer

Giants Might Be ‘Better Off’ Cutting $51 Million Starter, Says Writer

Surging Viral Post Claims Chiefs Get ‘Special Treatment’ [LOOK]

Surging Viral Post Claims Chiefs Get ‘Special Treatment’ [LOOK]

Tyreek Hill Sends Viral Message After Dolphins Lose to Chiefs

Tyreek Hill Sends Viral Message After Dolphins Lose to Chiefs

9-Year NFL WR Calls Out Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa After Chiefs Loss

9-Year NFL WR Calls Out Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa After Chiefs Loss

Video of Chiefs’ L’Jarius Sneed ‘Bullying’ Tyreek Hill Goes Viral

Video of Chiefs’ L’Jarius Sneed ‘Bullying’ Tyreek Hill Goes Viral

Chiefs $80 Million Starter Blasted for Key Playoff Error vs. Dolphins

Chiefs $80 Million Starter Blasted for Key Playoff Error vs. Dolphins

Tyreek Hill Drops One-Liner Upon Arrival for Chiefs vs. Dolphins [LOOK]

Tyreek Hill Drops One-Liner Upon Arrival for Chiefs vs. Dolphins [LOOK]

Giants Interviewing Coach With Alvin Kamara Ties: Report

Giants Interviewing Coach With Alvin Kamara Ties: Report

Giants’ ‘First Known’ Candidates for Defensive Coordinator Emerge: Report

Giants’ ‘First Known’ Candidates for Defensive Coordinator Emerge: Report

Tyreek Hill Teases Kelce & Mahomes With Playful Jab Ahead of Chiefs-Dolphins

Tyreek Hill Teases Kelce & Mahomes With Playful Jab Ahead of Chiefs-Dolphins

Giants Predicted to Make a Splash & Steal Jets’ ‘Secret Star’

Giants Predicted to Make a Splash & Steal Jets’ ‘Secret Star’

Chiefs Predicted to Target $95 Million WR for Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Predicted to Target $95 Million WR for Patrick Mahomes

Giants Denied on 2 Coaching Requests as Kafka Lands HC Interview: Report

Giants Denied on 2 Coaching Requests as Kafka Lands HC Interview: Report

Chiefs Sign Former 4th-Round QB, 3 Others Ahead of Playoffs: Report

Chiefs Sign Former 4th-Round QB, 3 Others Ahead of Playoffs: Report

New Dolphins Signing Bruce Irvin Sends 3-Word Message on Debut vs. Chiefs

New Dolphins Signing Bruce Irvin Sends 3-Word Message on Debut vs. Chiefs

Potential Giants Swap Replaces Cap Casualty With Big-Play Threat

Potential Giants Swap Replaces Cap Casualty With Big-Play Threat

5 AI-Powered Predictions for Chiefs vs. Dolphins: Wild Card Round

5 AI-Powered Predictions for Chiefs vs. Dolphins: Wild Card Round

Giants Draft Pick Appears to Say His Goodbyes on Social Media

Giants Draft Pick Appears to Say His Goodbyes on Social Media

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Has Unexpected Take on Tyreek Hill Returning to Arrowhead

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Has Unexpected Take on Tyreek Hill Returning to Arrowhead

Dolphins Bring in Former Super Bowl Champ for Playoff Game vs. Chiefs

Dolphins Bring in Former Super Bowl Champ for Playoff Game vs. Chiefs

Dolphins Sign Pass Rusher Who Achieved 78.5 Sacks With Chiefs: Report

Dolphins Sign Pass Rusher Who Achieved 78.5 Sacks With Chiefs: Report