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

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

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

Ex-Giants All-Pro Jason Pierre-Paul Signs With Playoff Contender: Report

Ex-Giants All-Pro Jason Pierre-Paul Signs With Playoff Contender: Report

Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick Hits Waivers After Brief Stint With Broncos: Report

Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick Hits Waivers After Brief Stint With Broncos: Report

Tyreek Hill Jumps in Social Media Drama Surrounding Stefon Diggs, Bills

Tyreek Hill Jumps in Social Media Drama Surrounding Stefon Diggs, Bills

Giants Announce Veteran Roster Cut to Start Week 11: Report

Giants Announce Veteran Roster Cut to Start Week 11: Report

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Gives Honest Take on Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Gives Honest Take on Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift

Giants Pushed to Sign Former 2nd-Round CB, Brother of Former Draft Pick

Giants Pushed to Sign Former 2nd-Round CB, Brother of Former Draft Pick

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Sends Post-Bye Week Message to Fans

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Sends Post-Bye Week Message to Fans

Chiefs Pushed to Sign Former Broncos & Chargers Starter as ‘Insurance’

Chiefs Pushed to Sign Former Broncos & Chargers Starter as ‘Insurance’

Stephen A. Smith Shreds Giants in Viral Post After Cowboys Blowout

Stephen A. Smith Shreds Giants in Viral Post After Cowboys Blowout

Bengals Could Have ‘$25-Plus Million’ Decision to Make in 2024

Bengals Could Have ‘$25-Plus Million’ Decision to Make in 2024

Tyreek Hill Reveals What Chris Jones Said to Him After Chiefs-Dolphins

Tyreek Hill Reveals What Chris Jones Said to Him After Chiefs-Dolphins

Giants Activate Draft Pick Ahead of Week 10, Elevate 2

Giants Activate Draft Pick Ahead of Week 10, Elevate 2

Giants QB Tommy DeVito’s Quote Goes Viral Ahead of Cowboys Matchup

Giants QB Tommy DeVito’s Quote Goes Viral Ahead of Cowboys Matchup

Chiefs LB Leo Chenal Gains National Attention Unexpectedly

Chiefs LB Leo Chenal Gains National Attention Unexpectedly

Patrick & Brittany Mahomes Organize $615,000 Endeavor During Bye Week

Patrick & Brittany Mahomes Organize $615,000 Endeavor During Bye Week

Bengals Provide Telling Week 10 Update on WRs Ja’Marr Chase & Tee Higgins

Bengals Provide Telling Week 10 Update on WRs Ja’Marr Chase & Tee Higgins

Ex-Giants Super Bowl Champion Gets Brutally Honest About Daniel Jones

Ex-Giants Super Bowl Champion Gets Brutally Honest About Daniel Jones

Giants DC Wink Martindale Reacts to ‘Leadership’ Critique

Giants DC Wink Martindale Reacts to ‘Leadership’ Critique

Chiefs Predicted to Replace 40-Game Starter in 2024

Chiefs Predicted to Replace 40-Game Starter in 2024

Giants Urged to Swipe ‘Touchdown Machine’ From Bills in 2024 Free Agency

Giants Urged to Swipe ‘Touchdown Machine’ From Bills in 2024 Free Agency

Chiefs Called One of ‘Best Options’ for Available 2-Time Champion Pass Rusher

Chiefs Called One of ‘Best Options’ for Available 2-Time Champion Pass Rusher

Ex-Giants All-Pro Jason Pierre-Paul Alters Terms of NFL Comeback: Report

Ex-Giants All-Pro Jason Pierre-Paul Alters Terms of NFL Comeback: Report

Ex-Giants $30 Million Captain Is ‘Coming Out of Retirement’: Report

Ex-Giants $30 Million Captain Is ‘Coming Out of Retirement’: Report

Jalen Ramsey Hypes Up Dolphins Fans With Viral Post to Start Bye Week

Jalen Ramsey Hypes Up Dolphins Fans With Viral Post to Start Bye Week

Tony Gonzalez Messages Travis Kelce After Record-Breaking Achievement

Tony Gonzalez Messages Travis Kelce After Record-Breaking Achievement

Giants Work Out Former 4th-Round QB Talent: Report

Giants Work Out Former 4th-Round QB Talent: Report

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion WR Attempts NFL Comeback: Report

Ex-Chiefs Super Bowl Champion WR Attempts NFL Comeback: Report

Giants Urged to ‘Take a Swing’ on 1 of 6 Practice Squad QBs

Giants Urged to ‘Take a Swing’ on 1 of 6 Practice Squad QBs

Brian Daboll Reacts After Giants Captain Sounds Off on ‘Leadership’

Brian Daboll Reacts After Giants Captain Sounds Off on ‘Leadership’