Michael Obermuller
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Michael Obermuller

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NHL, Hockey
Education:
Quinnipiac University
Location:
Yonkers, New York

Experience

Michael Obermuller is a sports journalist who covers the NFL and NHL for Heavy.com, where he began writing in May 2021. He currently reports on the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins, as well as the New York Rangers and New York Islanders, among other hockey franchises.

Michael also 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. He is an NYC area native and Quinnipiac graduate who previously covered 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

  • Giants Commit to Nick McCloud Replacement Amid Multiple Week 10 Moves

    The Giants made a flurry of roster moves ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Panthers, including signing a Nick McCloud replacement at cornerback.

  • Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Sheds Light on Ankle Injury: ‘Sharp Pain Down My Leg’

  • Steelers Sign Former 3-Year Contributor of the Bengals: Report

  • Ex-Giants Draft Pick & Recent Cut Signs With AFC Team: Report

  • Steelers Waive 3rd-Year Pro After Busy Trade Deadline: Report

  • Chiefs Lose Pro Bowl Trade Target to Upstart NFC Suitor: Report

    The Chiefs appeared to be finalists for a big-name trade acquisition on deadline day, but a new suitor was able to get a deal done before KC.

  • Brittany Mahomes Has 2 Words for Patrick Mahomes’ Cute MNF Message to Son

  • Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins Drops 1-Character Post After Breakout Performance

  • Chiefs Finally Elevate Fan Favorite WR for Week 9 vs. Buccaneers: Report

  • Giants’ Brian Daboll Reacts to NYG Players Voicing ‘Frustration’ After Losses

  • Beat Reporter Doesn’t Expect Giants to Part With Popular Trade Candidate

    Ahead of the 2024 NFL trade deadline, an NYG beat reporter noted that he does not expect the Giants to deal a popular sell candidate.

  • Giants WR Malik Nabers Sends Message on ‘Building’ Success After Commanders Loss

  • Steelers ‘Had Eyes On’ Trade for Injured WR: Insider

  • Chiefs Defender Hit With 4-Figure Fine for Tackle vs. Raiders

  • Steelers’ Top Remaining WR Trade Targets Include 2-Time Pro Bowler, 2 Others

  • Chiefs Still ‘Trying to Land’ 2 Positions of Need Before Trade Deadline: Insider

  • Giants HC Brian Daboll Breaks Silence on Evan Neal’s Lack of Playing Time

  • Steelers Breakout Predicted to Get ‘Bumped’ out of Starting Role

  • Giants Beat Reporter Pitches Trade With 1 of 3 NFL Franchises

  • Patrick Mahomes’ Latest Sports Venture Is Motivated by Heartwarming Message

    Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes revealed why he's so interested in bringing a WNBA franchise to Kansas City, and his main reason was very touching.

  • Steelers Beat Reporter Offers Grim Outlook for Rookie WR Roman Wilson

  • Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Sends Viral Message After Breakout Performance

  • $97 Million Trade Target Pegged as ‘Aggressive’ Solution for Chiefs’ Injury Need

  • Giants Part Ways With 2023 Draft Pick Following Week 8: Report

  • Steelers Cut 3 Players Unexpectedly After Week 8 Win: Report

    The Steelers cut three players out of nowhere ahead of Week 9 of the NFL season.

  • Giants QB Daniel Jones Takes Responsibility for Critical Mistake vs. Steelers

  • Giants’ Brian Daboll Breaks Silence on Deonte Banks Benching vs. Steelers

  • Giants Players Get Brutally Honest About Drew Lock & Tommy DeVito: Report

  • Steelers Sign Summer Standout to 53-Man Roster Ahead of MNF vs. Giants: Report

  • Chiefs Trade Draft Capital for Former Second-Round Pass Rusher: Report

    The Chiefs have made another trade — this time with the Patriots for a former second-round edge rusher.