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 Injury Update on Tyreek Hill, Tua Tagovailoa & Several Stars vs. Ravens

Dolphins Injury Update on Tyreek Hill, Tua Tagovailoa & Several Stars vs. Ravens

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Opens Up on Snowballing Frustration, Outbursts

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Opens Up on Snowballing Frustration, Outbursts

Giants Reveal Expected Usage of Saquon Barkley After 2023 Elimination

Giants Reveal Expected Usage of Saquon Barkley After 2023 Elimination

Giants QB Poached by Jaguars With Trevor Lawrence ‘Up in the Air’: Report

Giants QB Poached by Jaguars With Trevor Lawrence ‘Up in the Air’: Report

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Called ‘Classless’ for Viral Moment vs. Raiders

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Called ‘Classless’ for Viral Moment vs. Raiders

Giants Predicted to Steal Versatile O-Line Draft Gem From Patriots

Giants Predicted to Steal Versatile O-Line Draft Gem From Patriots

Giants’ Brian Daboll Explains Decision to Bench Tommy DeVito vs. Eagles

Giants’ Brian Daboll Explains Decision to Bench Tommy DeVito vs. Eagles

Chiefs Receive Viral Messages From Maxx Crosby, Raiders After Loss

Chiefs Receive Viral Messages From Maxx Crosby, Raiders After Loss

Chiefs Rule Out Kadarius Toney, 2 Others for Week 16 vs. Raiders: Report

Chiefs Rule Out Kadarius Toney, 2 Others for Week 16 vs. Raiders: Report

Giants QB Tommy DeVito, Mom Star in Viral Promo Ahead of Eagles Week

Giants QB Tommy DeVito, Mom Star in Viral Promo Ahead of Eagles Week

Giants Sign Longtime Packer After New Week 16 Injury: Report

Giants Sign Longtime Packer After New Week 16 Injury: Report

Chiefs Trade Proposal Secures Chris Jones Replacement in 2024

Chiefs Trade Proposal Secures Chris Jones Replacement in 2024

Expert Details New Contract Projection for Giants RB Saquon Barkley

Expert Details New Contract Projection for Giants RB Saquon Barkley

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Fires Off Ominous 1-Liner on $100,000 Fine

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Fires Off Ominous 1-Liner on $100,000 Fine

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Blasted by Shannon Sharpe for ‘Receipts’ Comments

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Blasted by Shannon Sharpe for ‘Receipts’ Comments

New Contract Projections Revealed for Chris Jones & L’Jarius Sneed

New Contract Projections Revealed for Chris Jones & L’Jarius Sneed

Chiefs O-Line Shows Off Custom Christmas Gifts From Patrick Mahomes [LOOK]

Chiefs O-Line Shows Off Custom Christmas Gifts From Patrick Mahomes [LOOK]

Giants’ Key Prospect ‘Still in Limbo’ as 2 Injuries Return: Report

Giants’ Key Prospect ‘Still in Limbo’ as 2 Injuries Return: Report

Giants QB Tommy DeVito’s Agent Is Subject of Wild Viral Rant

Giants QB Tommy DeVito’s Agent Is Subject of Wild Viral Rant

Chiefs Predicted to Lose 51-Game Starter in NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Predicted to Lose 51-Game Starter in NFL Free Agency

Dolphins Cut 3-Time Pro Bowler After 2 Appearances

Dolphins Cut 3-Time Pro Bowler After 2 Appearances

Chiefs Teammate’s 3-Word Post on Justyn Ross’ Return Goes Viral

Chiefs Teammate’s 3-Word Post on Justyn Ross’ Return Goes Viral

Giants Predicted to Lose 2023 Captain in NFL Free Agency

Giants Predicted to Lose 2023 Captain in NFL Free Agency

Chiefs Miscue Fuels Fan Push for Win-Now Signing

Chiefs Miscue Fuels Fan Push for Win-Now Signing

Patrick Mahomes Partners With Rapidly Growing Multi-Billion Dollar Brand: Report

Patrick Mahomes Partners With Rapidly Growing Multi-Billion Dollar Brand: Report

Giants HC Brian Daboll Explains Starting QB Decision After Saints Loss

Giants HC Brian Daboll Explains Starting QB Decision After Saints Loss

Chiefs Called on to Phase out WR With Justyn Ross Returning

Chiefs Called on to Phase out WR With Justyn Ross Returning

Travis Kelce Shouts Out Chiefs’ ‘Unsung Hero’ vs. Patriots

Travis Kelce Shouts Out Chiefs’ ‘Unsung Hero’ vs. Patriots

Giants QB Tommy DeVito Gives 1-Word Description of Performance vs. Saints

Giants QB Tommy DeVito Gives 1-Word Description of Performance vs. Saints

Dolphins’ Bradley Chubb Hit With 5-Figure Fine After Crucial Penalty

Dolphins’ Bradley Chubb Hit With 5-Figure Fine After Crucial Penalty