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

Steelers Called Upon to Extend ‘Impactful’ New Addition

Steelers Called Upon to Extend ‘Impactful’ New Addition

Steelers Make Final Call on Aaron Rodgers, Several Others vs. Bills

Steelers Make Final Call on Aaron Rodgers, Several Others vs. Bills

Steelers’ Injury Forecast Takes a Turn Ahead of Week 13 vs. Bills

Steelers’ Injury Forecast Takes a Turn Ahead of Week 13 vs. Bills

Chiefs’ Josh Simmons Injury Update Sparks Major Concerns

Chiefs’ Josh Simmons Injury Update Sparks Major Concerns

Chiefs Put on Notice After Thanksgiving Loss to Cowboys

Chiefs Put on Notice After Thanksgiving Loss to Cowboys

Giants GM Joe Schoen Put on Notice After Latest Decision

Giants GM Joe Schoen Put on Notice After Latest Decision

Chiefs Make ‘Intriguing’ Last-Minute Roster Move Before Cowboys Face-Off

Chiefs Make ‘Intriguing’ Last-Minute Roster Move Before Cowboys Face-Off

Giants Sign Ex-Chargers Rookie Ahead of Week 13 Patriots Clash

Giants Sign Ex-Chargers Rookie Ahead of Week 13 Patriots Clash

Chiefs Provide Telling Injury Update on Rashee Rice & Xavier Worthy

Chiefs Provide Telling Injury Update on Rashee Rice & Xavier Worthy

Giants Cut Ties With 2-Year Prospect After Intriguing 6-Foot-6 Signing

Giants Cut Ties With 2-Year Prospect After Intriguing 6-Foot-6 Signing

Injured Chiefs Starter ‘Targeting a Return’ vs. Cowboys in Week 13

Injured Chiefs Starter ‘Targeting a Return’ vs. Cowboys in Week 13

Chiefs Reveal Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice Injury News Before Cowboys Clash

Chiefs Reveal Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice Injury News Before Cowboys Clash

Chiefs Abruptly Release Rookie WR After New Week 13 Signing

Chiefs Abruptly Release Rookie WR After New Week 13 Signing

Chiefs Catch a Break in Week 13 After Latest Cowboys News: Report

Chiefs Catch a Break in Week 13 After Latest Cowboys News: Report

Patrick Mahomes Sends Clear Message to Chiefs Teammates After Beating Colts

Patrick Mahomes Sends Clear Message to Chiefs Teammates After Beating Colts

Chiefs Make Final Call on Xavier Worthy, Kingsley Suamataia vs. Colts

Chiefs Make Final Call on Xavier Worthy, Kingsley Suamataia vs. Colts

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Fires Off Strong 2-Word Post Before Pivotal Colts Clash

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Fires Off Strong 2-Word Post Before Pivotal Colts Clash

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Hero Immediately Hits IR After Signing With Rival

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Hero Immediately Hits IR After Signing With Rival

Long-Lost Giants Draft Pick Takes Step in Returning From Injury

Long-Lost Giants Draft Pick Takes Step in Returning From Injury

Patrick Mahomes Puts Chiefs Teammates on Notice Before Week 12

Patrick Mahomes Puts Chiefs Teammates on Notice Before Week 12

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Sends Clear Message on Troubling Playoff Outlook

Chiefs HC Andy Reid Sends Clear Message on Troubling Playoff Outlook

Chiefs Called Out for Historically Bad Stat: ‘Unacceptable’

Chiefs Called Out for Historically Bad Stat: ‘Unacceptable’

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Blasted for ‘Coaching Malpractice’ After Loss to Broncos

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Blasted for ‘Coaching Malpractice’ After Loss to Broncos

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Provides Initial Injury Update on Aaron Rodgers

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Provides Initial Injury Update on Aaron Rodgers

Chiefs Get Cryptic About Josh Simmons Just Before Broncos Matchup

Chiefs Get Cryptic About Josh Simmons Just Before Broncos Matchup

Steelers Reveal 3 Key Injury Absences Ahead of Bengals Matchup

Steelers Reveal 3 Key Injury Absences Ahead of Bengals Matchup

Buccaneers Sign 6-Foot-4 Pass Rusher Before Week 11

Buccaneers Sign 6-Foot-4 Pass Rusher Before Week 11

Steelers Lose Veteran WR to NFC Reunion in Week 11: Report

Steelers Lose Veteran WR to NFC Reunion in Week 11: Report

Chiefs Reunite With Big-Play WR Ahead of Broncos Matchup

Chiefs Reunite With Big-Play WR Ahead of Broncos Matchup

Chiefs Announcement Confirms Isiah Pacheco Fears Ahead of Broncos Clash

Chiefs Announcement Confirms Isiah Pacheco Fears Ahead of Broncos Clash