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’ Andy Reid Praises WR Rashee Rice, Details Expanded Role

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Praises WR Rashee Rice, Details Expanded Role

Trade Candidate Could Spark ‘Bidding War’ Between Chiefs & Raiders: Insider

Trade Candidate Could Spark ‘Bidding War’ Between Chiefs & Raiders: Insider

Giants $63 Million Starter Named as Top-10 NFL Trade Candidate

Giants $63 Million Starter Named as Top-10 NFL Trade Candidate

Chiefs All-Pro Pops Up on Final Injury Report vs. Broncos

Chiefs All-Pro Pops Up on Final Injury Report vs. Broncos

Giants Could Still Sign Veteran QB, ‘Obvious Choice’ Emerges: Report

Giants Could Still Sign Veteran QB, ‘Obvious Choice’ Emerges: Report

Former Giants All-Pro Interested in NFL Return: ‘I’m a Free Agent’

Former Giants All-Pro Interested in NFL Return: ‘I’m a Free Agent’

Chiefs Linked to Familiar Face via Trade: ‘Watch Out for Kansas City’

Chiefs Linked to Familiar Face via Trade: ‘Watch Out for Kansas City’

Giants QB Daniel Jones Opens Up About Injury, Week 6 Status

Giants QB Daniel Jones Opens Up About Injury, Week 6 Status

Ex-Chiefs 55-Game Starter Thought to Be Available via Trade: Insider

Ex-Chiefs 55-Game Starter Thought to Be Available via Trade: Insider

Giants Called Out for ‘Curious’ Roster Cut Turned ‘Crippling Disaster’

Giants Called Out for ‘Curious’ Roster Cut Turned ‘Crippling Disaster’

Patrick Mahomes Issues Warning About Chiefs Offense After Week 5

Patrick Mahomes Issues Warning About Chiefs Offense After Week 5

Giants’ Brian Daboll Shares 3-Word Message From Daniel Jones After Injury

Giants’ Brian Daboll Shares 3-Word Message From Daniel Jones After Injury

NFL Makes Final Ruling on Geno Smith-Giants Beef, Dishes Out Pricey Fine

NFL Makes Final Ruling on Geno Smith-Giants Beef, Dishes Out Pricey Fine

Chiefs’ Jawaan Taylor Hit With 5-Figure Fine: Report

Chiefs’ Jawaan Taylor Hit With 5-Figure Fine: Report

Giants’ Saquon Barkley Takes Strong Stance on Evan Neal Drama

Giants’ Saquon Barkley Takes Strong Stance on Evan Neal Drama

Tyreek Hill Questions Chiefs Super Bowl Victory After Similar Occurrence

Tyreek Hill Questions Chiefs Super Bowl Victory After Similar Occurrence

Chiefs Rookie Picks Up New Injury Ahead of Week 5: Report

Chiefs Rookie Picks Up New Injury Ahead of Week 5: Report

NFL Writer Praises Chiefs Sleeper While Slamming Raiders

NFL Writer Praises Chiefs Sleeper While Slamming Raiders

NY Radio Host Eviscerates Giants’ Evan Neal in Viral Rant

NY Radio Host Eviscerates Giants’ Evan Neal in Viral Rant

Patrick Mahomes Backs Chiefs WR Corps in Selfless Admission

Patrick Mahomes Backs Chiefs WR Corps in Selfless Admission

Giants’ Evan Neal Lets Loose on Boobird Fans in Reported Tirade

Giants’ Evan Neal Lets Loose on Boobird Fans in Reported Tirade

Former NYG All-Pro Sends Brutally Honest Message to Struggling Giants

Former NYG All-Pro Sends Brutally Honest Message to Struggling Giants

Brittany Mahomes Shares Wholesome Father-Son Moment of Patrick & Bronze

Brittany Mahomes Shares Wholesome Father-Son Moment of Patrick & Bronze

Chris Jones Projected to Land Massive 3-Year Contract in 2024

Chris Jones Projected to Land Massive 3-Year Contract in 2024

Giants’ Isaiah Simmons Has Suggestion for Geno Smith After Accusation

Giants’ Isaiah Simmons Has Suggestion for Geno Smith After Accusation

Giants’ Brian Daboll Addresses Viral Sideline Incident With Daniel Jones

Giants’ Brian Daboll Addresses Viral Sideline Incident With Daniel Jones

Patrick Mahomes Has Perfect Response for Latest Record-Breaking Accomplishment

Patrick Mahomes Has Perfect Response for Latest Record-Breaking Accomplishment

‘Feels Like’ Giants Playmaker Could Break Out vs. Seahawks

‘Feels Like’ Giants Playmaker Could Break Out vs. Seahawks

Andy Reid Reveals Patrick Mahomes’ Halftime Message vs. Jets

Andy Reid Reveals Patrick Mahomes’ Halftime Message vs. Jets

Travis Kelce Sounds Off to Insider After Chiefs Beat Jets: ‘He Was Not Happy’

Travis Kelce Sounds Off to Insider After Chiefs Beat Jets: ‘He Was Not Happy’