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

Video of Dolphins First-Round LB Jaelan Phillips’ Achilles Injury Goes Viral

Video of Dolphins First-Round LB Jaelan Phillips’ Achilles Injury Goes Viral

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Says ‘There’s a Chance’ WR Could Miss Multiple Weeks

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Says ‘There’s a Chance’ WR Could Miss Multiple Weeks

Giants Poll Reveals Fan Approval Ratings for Brian Daboll & Daniel Jones

Giants Poll Reveals Fan Approval Ratings for Brian Daboll & Daniel Jones

Giants Pull the Plug on ‘Strange Saga,’ Provide Rookie RB Update

Giants Pull the Plug on ‘Strange Saga,’ Provide Rookie RB Update

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Reacts to Eagles Shoutout After Loss

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Reacts to Eagles Shoutout After Loss

Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross ‘in Talks’ With $35 Billion Tycoon: Report

Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross ‘in Talks’ With $35 Billion Tycoon: Report

Giants Legend Carl Banks Explains ‘Save That S*** for Thanksgiving’ Comment

Giants Legend Carl Banks Explains ‘Save That S*** for Thanksgiving’ Comment

Chiefs Kingdom Erupts After New Video of Eagles HC Nick Sirianni Taunting Fans

Chiefs Kingdom Erupts After New Video of Eagles HC Nick Sirianni Taunting Fans

Dolphins Reunite With WR Robbie Chosen After Season-Ending RB Injury

Dolphins Reunite With WR Robbie Chosen After Season-Ending RB Injury

Chris Jones Reveals Andy Reid’s Message to Locker Room After Eagles Loss

Chris Jones Reveals Andy Reid’s Message to Locker Room After Eagles Loss

Giants Poach Vikings Edge Rusher After Waiving 2 Players: Report

Giants Poach Vikings Edge Rusher After Waiving 2 Players: Report

Former 5-Time 1,000-Yard WR Offers Services After Chiefs Lose to Eagles

Former 5-Time 1,000-Yard WR Offers Services After Chiefs Lose to Eagles

Tyreek Hill, Chiefs Fans React to Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s Brutal Dropped TD

Tyreek Hill, Chiefs Fans React to Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s Brutal Dropped TD

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Has Hilarious Admission After Injury Scare

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Has Hilarious Admission After Injury Scare

Patrick Mahomes Discusses Tom Brady Philosophy That Chiefs Have Emulated

Patrick Mahomes Discusses Tom Brady Philosophy That Chiefs Have Emulated

Bengals Make QB Signing After Joe Burrow Injury: Report

Bengals Make QB Signing After Joe Burrow Injury: Report

Giants Rookie Calls Out Commanders in Expletive-Filled Rant

Giants Rookie Calls Out Commanders in Expletive-Filled Rant

Giants’ Brian Daboll Offers 1 Word for Tommy DeVito’s Top Feat vs. Commanders

Giants’ Brian Daboll Offers 1 Word for Tommy DeVito’s Top Feat vs. Commanders

Giants News: NFL Fines Cowboys Lineman After Week 10 Ejection

Giants News: NFL Fines Cowboys Lineman After Week 10 Ejection

Chiefs Change Tune on Injury Activation Ahead of Week 11: Report

Chiefs Change Tune on Injury Activation Ahead of Week 11: Report

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Suggests Impactful NFL Rule Change

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Suggests Impactful NFL Rule Change

Giants’ Brian Daboll Provides Key Update on Kayvon Thibodeaux & Jalin Hyatt

Giants’ Brian Daboll Provides Key Update on Kayvon Thibodeaux & Jalin Hyatt

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Speaks Out on Josh Allen & the ‘Madden Curse’

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Speaks Out on Josh Allen & the ‘Madden Curse’

NFL ‘Looking Into’ Joe Burrow Injury After Viral Footage: Report

NFL ‘Looking Into’ Joe Burrow Injury After Viral Footage: Report

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Reveals Unique Plan for Eagles’ ‘Unstoppable’ Play

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Reveals Unique Plan for Eagles’ ‘Unstoppable’ Play

Dolphins Clear Space for De’Von Achane, Cut Former 1,000-Yard WR

Dolphins Clear Space for De’Von Achane, Cut Former 1,000-Yard WR

NFL Insider Floats Giants as Landing Spot for 8.5-Sack Breakout

NFL Insider Floats Giants as Landing Spot for 8.5-Sack Breakout

Patrick Mahomes Takes Tom Brady’s Side Against NFL Rule Change

Patrick Mahomes Takes Tom Brady’s Side Against NFL Rule Change

Giants Newcomer Gets Poached Days After His NYG Debut: Report

Giants Newcomer Gets Poached Days After His NYG Debut: Report

Patrick Mahomes Receives Bulletin Board Material Ahead of Chiefs vs. Eagles

Patrick Mahomes Receives Bulletin Board Material Ahead of Chiefs vs. Eagles