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

Chiefs Veteran Misses Practice With Groin Injury: Report

Chiefs Veteran Misses Practice With Groin Injury: Report

Ex-Giants Starter Attempts NFL Comeback After Off-Field Controversy

Ex-Giants Starter Attempts NFL Comeback After Off-Field Controversy

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Comments on Frank Clark Signing in NFC

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Comments on Frank Clark Signing in NFC

Giants’ Brian Daboll Reveals 3-Word Message to Saquon Barkley on Trade Rumors

Giants’ Brian Daboll Reveals 3-Word Message to Saquon Barkley on Trade Rumors

Giants Claim Pass-Catching RB, Place 2 Recent Draft Picks on IR: Report

Giants Claim Pass-Catching RB, Place 2 Recent Draft Picks on IR: Report

Chiefs ‘Would Be Silly’ Not to Trade Forgotten Draft Pick, Says Insider

Chiefs ‘Would Be Silly’ Not to Trade Forgotten Draft Pick, Says Insider

Giants Draft Pick Highlighted as ‘Young Riser’ After Breakout Performance

Giants Draft Pick Highlighted as ‘Young Riser’ After Breakout Performance

Chiefs WR Justyn Ross Arrested on 2 Misdemeanor Charges in Kansas

Chiefs WR Justyn Ross Arrested on 2 Misdemeanor Charges in Kansas

Chiefs WR Could Be ‘on Thin Ice’ After Mecole Hardman Trade

Chiefs WR Could Be ‘on Thin Ice’ After Mecole Hardman Trade

Giants Sign Former All-Pro Returner After Week 7: Report

Giants Sign Former All-Pro Returner After Week 7: Report

Giants’ Brian Daboll Responds to Questions of QB Controversy After Week 7

Giants’ Brian Daboll Responds to Questions of QB Controversy After Week 7

Giants ‘Core’ Talent Named as Potential Trade Candidate

Giants ‘Core’ Talent Named as Potential Trade Candidate

Chiefs Rival Swipes 2023 Draft Pick Keondre Coburn: Report

Chiefs Rival Swipes 2023 Draft Pick Keondre Coburn: Report

Giants ‘Mutually Parting Ways’ With 11-Year NFL Veteran: Report

Giants ‘Mutually Parting Ways’ With 11-Year NFL Veteran: Report

Giants Poach Cowboys O-Lineman After New Season-Ending Injury

Giants Poach Cowboys O-Lineman After New Season-Ending Injury

Chiefs Waive Draft Pick to Make Room for Charles Omenihu: Report

Chiefs Waive Draft Pick to Make Room for Charles Omenihu: Report

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Sends Strong Message on Frank Clark’s Potential Return

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Sends Strong Message on Frank Clark’s Potential Return

Giants End Justin Pugh Stand-Off, Waive 6-Foot-5 Pass-Catcher

Giants End Justin Pugh Stand-Off, Waive 6-Foot-5 Pass-Catcher

Chiefs Writer Suggests 6-Foot-6 Tight End as Creative Trade Target

Chiefs Writer Suggests 6-Foot-6 Tight End as Creative Trade Target

Chiefs Reunite With Promising Rookie After Injury Settlement: Report

Chiefs Reunite With Promising Rookie After Injury Settlement: Report

Giants 24-Year-Old Rookie Poached by Panthers: Report

Giants 24-Year-Old Rookie Poached by Panthers: Report

Giants Cut 1, Work Out 7, Including QBs & WRs: Report

Giants Cut 1, Work Out 7, Including QBs & WRs: Report

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Breaks Silence on Frank Clark Rumors

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Breaks Silence on Frank Clark Rumors

Saquon Barkley Challenges Giants Teammates After Week 6 Loss

Saquon Barkley Challenges Giants Teammates After Week 6 Loss

Giants’ Brian Daboll Gets Brutally Honest After Narrow Loss vs. Bills

Giants’ Brian Daboll Gets Brutally Honest After Narrow Loss vs. Bills

NFL Hits Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed With 5-Figure Fine: Report

NFL Hits Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed With 5-Figure Fine: Report

Giants Announce 4 Roster Moves Ahead of Bills Matchup

Giants Announce 4 Roster Moves Ahead of Bills Matchup

Chiefs Trade Rumor Connects Former 1,000-Yard WR to KC

Chiefs Trade Rumor Connects Former 1,000-Yard WR to KC

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Owns Up to Week 6 Miscue: ‘I’ll Take That One’

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Owns Up to Week 6 Miscue: ‘I’ll Take That One’

Giants Rule Out Daniel Jones, 4 Others Ahead of Bills Matchup

Giants Rule Out Daniel Jones, 4 Others Ahead of Bills Matchup