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

NFL Insider Reveals Dolphins’ ‘Plan’ for Tyreek Hill Injury vs. Jets

NFL Insider Reveals Dolphins’ ‘Plan’ for Tyreek Hill Injury vs. Jets

Chiefs Make 4 Week 15 Roster Moves, Rule Out WR

Chiefs Make 4 Week 15 Roster Moves, Rule Out WR

Rob Gronkowski Supplies Chiefs With Bulletin Board Material for Patriots Clash

Rob Gronkowski Supplies Chiefs With Bulletin Board Material for Patriots Clash

Tommy DeVito’s Father Shared Inspiring Message With Son Ahead of Giants-Packers

Tommy DeVito’s Father Shared Inspiring Message With Son Ahead of Giants-Packers

Giants QB Tommy DeVito Gets Vote of Confidence From Eli Manning

Giants QB Tommy DeVito Gets Vote of Confidence From Eli Manning

Chiefs Lose Draft Pick to Titans in Practice Squad Signing: Report

Chiefs Lose Draft Pick to Titans in Practice Squad Signing: Report

Chris Jones Shares Contrarian Message With Patrick Mahomes on Referee Drama

Chris Jones Shares Contrarian Message With Patrick Mahomes on Referee Drama

Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux Silences ‘Old’ Narrative With Viral Post

Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux Silences ‘Old’ Narrative With Viral Post

Former MVP QB Labels Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa a ‘Game Manager’

Former MVP QB Labels Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa a ‘Game Manager’

Recently Cut Chiefs WR Signs With Texans Amid Playoff Chase

Recently Cut Chiefs WR Signs With Texans Amid Playoff Chase

Chiefs Writer Says 6-Year Starter ‘Needs to Go’ After Another ‘Rough’ Outing

Chiefs Writer Says 6-Year Starter ‘Needs to Go’ After Another ‘Rough’ Outing

Dolphins Week 15 Injury Updates Include Torn ACL, Latest on Tyreek Hill

Dolphins Week 15 Injury Updates Include Torn ACL, Latest on Tyreek Hill

Giants WR Darius Slayton Trolls Fan After Tommy DeVito Upsets Packers

Giants WR Darius Slayton Trolls Fan After Tommy DeVito Upsets Packers

Brian Daboll’s Epic Advice to Tommy DeVito on Giants’ Game-Winning Drive

Brian Daboll’s Epic Advice to Tommy DeVito on Giants’ Game-Winning Drive

Giants GM Joe Schoen Gets Unexpected Shout-Out After Kadarius Toney Blunder

Giants GM Joe Schoen Gets Unexpected Shout-Out After Kadarius Toney Blunder

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid Could Face Discipline From NFL: Report

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid Could Face Discipline From NFL: Report

Patrick Mahomes Explains Viral Tirade After Chiefs Lose to Bills

Patrick Mahomes Explains Viral Tirade After Chiefs Lose to Bills

Chiefs News: Insider Reports Verdict of Potential Isiah Pacheco Suspension

Chiefs News: Insider Reports Verdict of Potential Isiah Pacheco Suspension

Saquon Barkley Has Unfiltered Message for Giants Ahead of Packers Clash

Saquon Barkley Has Unfiltered Message for Giants Ahead of Packers Clash

Chiefs Veteran Leader Lets Loose on ‘Bum’ Social Media Critic

Chiefs Veteran Leader Lets Loose on ‘Bum’ Social Media Critic

Ex-Dolphins QB Shares Telling Remark About Tua Tagovailoa & Brian Flores

Ex-Dolphins QB Shares Telling Remark About Tua Tagovailoa & Brian Flores

Former Giants Kicker Bids NFL Fairwell in Retirement Post

Former Giants Kicker Bids NFL Fairwell in Retirement Post

Chiefs WR Under Public Scrutiny Again After Week 13 Miscue

Chiefs WR Under Public Scrutiny Again After Week 13 Miscue

Giants’ Xavier McKinney Unveils Massive Bye Week Tattoos [LOOK]

Giants’ Xavier McKinney Unveils Massive Bye Week Tattoos [LOOK]

Ex-Chiefs Champion Sounds Off on Upset KC Fans: ‘You Need to Hear It’

Ex-Chiefs Champion Sounds Off on Upset KC Fans: ‘You Need to Hear It’

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Explains Perceived Tua Tagovailoa Shade

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Explains Perceived Tua Tagovailoa Shade

Giants Insider Shares Detailed Injury Update on Darren Waller: Report

Giants Insider Shares Detailed Injury Update on Darren Waller: Report

Chiefs Pushed to Take a Chance on Available 2-Time 1,000-Yard WR

Chiefs Pushed to Take a Chance on Available 2-Time 1,000-Yard WR

Chiefs Sign Recent Raiders Draft Pick, Cut Rookie WR: Report

Chiefs Sign Recent Raiders Draft Pick, Cut Rookie WR: Report

Tyrod Taylor Reacts to Giants Starting Tommy DeVito at QB vs. Packers

Tyrod Taylor Reacts to Giants Starting Tommy DeVito at QB vs. Packers