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

NFL Hits 3 Giants With Hefty Fines Including Leonard Williams: Report

NFL Hits 3 Giants With Hefty Fines Including Leonard Williams: Report

Bears Fined Over $15,000 for Penalties vs. Chiefs: Report

Bears Fined Over $15,000 for Penalties vs. Chiefs: Report

Jets Reunite With Fan Favorite, Elevate 1 Reinforcement vs. Chiefs

Jets Reunite With Fan Favorite, Elevate 1 Reinforcement vs. Chiefs

NFL Writer Makes the Case for Rare Chiefs-Raiders Trade

NFL Writer Makes the Case for Rare Chiefs-Raiders Trade

Giants Provide Concerning Injury Update on LT Andrew Thomas in Week 4

Giants Provide Concerning Injury Update on LT Andrew Thomas in Week 4

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Responds to Shameless Plea From Billionaire Owner

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Responds to Shameless Plea From Billionaire Owner

Jets Teammate Backs Zach Wilson, Calls Joe Namath Comments ‘Harsh’

Jets Teammate Backs Zach Wilson, Calls Joe Namath Comments ‘Harsh’

Ex-Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill Puts Tua Tagovailoa on Mahomes-Type ‘Level’

Ex-Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill Puts Tua Tagovailoa on Mahomes-Type ‘Level’

New Chiefs Injury Pops Up on Thursday of Week 4: Report

New Chiefs Injury Pops Up on Thursday of Week 4: Report

Frustrated Jets Draft Pick Could Garner Trade Interest, Says Insider

Frustrated Jets Draft Pick Could Garner Trade Interest, Says Insider

Patrick Mahomes Shares Telling Admission About Chiefs 2023 Defense

Patrick Mahomes Shares Telling Admission About Chiefs 2023 Defense

Key Chiefs Backup Hits IR as 2 Reserves Promoted to Active Roster: Report

Key Chiefs Backup Hits IR as 2 Reserves Promoted to Active Roster: Report

NFL Insider Details ‘Most Realistic’ Trade Candidate for Jets at QB

NFL Insider Details ‘Most Realistic’ Trade Candidate for Jets at QB

Chiefs Blowout Sparks Embarrassing Bears Realization: ‘Never Seen This Before’

Chiefs Blowout Sparks Embarrassing Bears Realization: ‘Never Seen This Before’

Jets Expected to Sign Veteran QB, ‘Pending a Physical’: Report

Jets Expected to Sign Veteran QB, ‘Pending a Physical’: Report

NFL Host Urges Wild Jets Trade Proposal for Vikings QB Kirk Cousins

NFL Host Urges Wild Jets Trade Proposal for Vikings QB Kirk Cousins

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Details Patrick Mahomes’ Ankle Injury vs. Bears

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Details Patrick Mahomes’ Ankle Injury vs. Bears

Patrick Mahomes Calls Out NFL Officiating After Week 3: ‘It’s Wild to Me’

Patrick Mahomes Calls Out NFL Officiating After Week 3: ‘It’s Wild to Me’

Jets’ Garrett Wilson Explains ‘Heated Moment’ With Hackett & Zach Wilson vs. Pats

Jets’ Garrett Wilson Explains ‘Heated Moment’ With Hackett & Zach Wilson vs. Pats

Chiefs Shift Veteran to IR & Elevate Likely Replacement

Chiefs Shift Veteran to IR & Elevate Likely Replacement

Jets Promote Veteran After Duane Brown Injury News

Jets Promote Veteran After Duane Brown Injury News

Patrick Mahomes Endorsement Falls Through After Bankruptcy News

Patrick Mahomes Endorsement Falls Through After Bankruptcy News

‘Cursed’ Jets Franchise Is Landslide Winner of New NFL Survey

‘Cursed’ Jets Franchise Is Landslide Winner of New NFL Survey

Ex-Jets LB Bart Scott Under Fire After Cowboys Remark

Ex-Jets LB Bart Scott Under Fire After Cowboys Remark

Isiah Pacheco & Nick Bolton Top Chiefs’ Final Injury Update of Week 3

Isiah Pacheco & Nick Bolton Top Chiefs’ Final Injury Update of Week 3

Jets Rule Out Starter Ahead of Patriots Clash in Week 3

Jets Rule Out Starter Ahead of Patriots Clash in Week 3

Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift Break Silence on Dating Rumors

Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift Break Silence on Dating Rumors

Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett Addresses Breece Hall’s Frustration vs. Cowboys

Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett Addresses Breece Hall’s Frustration vs. Cowboys

Andy Reid Reveals Chiefs WR Could ‘Possibly’ Miss Time With MCL Injury

Andy Reid Reveals Chiefs WR Could ‘Possibly’ Miss Time With MCL Injury

Jets Release Hard Knocks Star, Re-Signing 6-Foot-4 WR

Jets Release Hard Knocks Star, Re-Signing 6-Foot-4 WR