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 Part Ways With 8-Year Vet in Favor of Athletic Rookie: Report

Chiefs Part Ways With 8-Year Vet in Favor of Athletic Rookie: Report

Jets Coach Gets Called Out After Week 2: ‘Get Your Crap Together!’

Jets Coach Gets Called Out After Week 2: ‘Get Your Crap Together!’

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Shares Message for Jawaan Taylor After Week 2 Struggles

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Shares Message for Jawaan Taylor After Week 2 Struggles

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Reinforces Jets Dominance With 1-Word Quote

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons Reinforces Jets Dominance With 1-Word Quote

Patrick Mahomes Gives Blunt Evaluation of Chiefs Offense vs. Jaguars

Patrick Mahomes Gives Blunt Evaluation of Chiefs Offense vs. Jaguars

Jets Analyst Calls for 50-Game Starter to Be Benched: ‘It’s Time’

Jets Analyst Calls for 50-Game Starter to Be Benched: ‘It’s Time’

Jets’ Robert Saleh Gives Honest Assessment of Zach Wilson, Offense vs. Cowboys

Jets’ Robert Saleh Gives Honest Assessment of Zach Wilson, Offense vs. Cowboys

NFL Hits Jets LB Quincy Williams With Two 5-Figure Fines: Report

NFL Hits Jets LB Quincy Williams With Two 5-Figure Fines: Report

Chiefs Activate Chris Jones, Releasing 23-Year-Old Prospect

Chiefs Activate Chris Jones, Releasing 23-Year-Old Prospect

Jets’ Kirk Cousins Trade Theory Shut Down by Vikings Insider

Jets’ Kirk Cousins Trade Theory Shut Down by Vikings Insider

Travis Kelce Plays Practical Joke on Chiefs Fans to Reveal Week 2 Status

Travis Kelce Plays Practical Joke on Chiefs Fans to Reveal Week 2 Status

Jets Hosting Impromptu Tryout After New Greg Zuerlein Injury

Jets Hosting Impromptu Tryout After New Greg Zuerlein Injury

Travis Kelce’s Brother Jason Comments on Taylor Swift Rumors

Travis Kelce’s Brother Jason Comments on Taylor Swift Rumors

Jets QB Search Blocked by 53-Man Promotion: Report

Jets QB Search Blocked by 53-Man Promotion: Report

Jets Star RB Breece Hall Sends 5-Word Message on Zach Wilson

Jets Star RB Breece Hall Sends 5-Word Message on Zach Wilson

Chiefs Insider Provides ‘Official’ Structure of Chris Jones’ New Cap Hit: Report

Chiefs Insider Provides ‘Official’ Structure of Chris Jones’ New Cap Hit: Report

Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney Addresses Dreadful Week 1 Performance

Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney Addresses Dreadful Week 1 Performance

Jets’ QB Trade Suggestions Feature Former Top-3 Pick

Jets’ QB Trade Suggestions Feature Former Top-3 Pick

Jets ‘Inquired’ About Retired Chiefs QB After Aaron Rodgers Injury: Report

Jets ‘Inquired’ About Retired Chiefs QB After Aaron Rodgers Injury: Report

Jets Cut Rookie LB in Favor of Veteran WR Reunion

Jets Cut Rookie LB in Favor of Veteran WR Reunion

Chris Jones’ New Salary Hints at Next Chiefs Moves

Chris Jones’ New Salary Hints at Next Chiefs Moves

Joe Namath Sends 3-Word Message to Zach Wilson After Overtime Victory

Joe Namath Sends 3-Word Message to Zach Wilson After Overtime Victory

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Corrects NFL Insider After Signing New Deal

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Corrects NFL Insider After Signing New Deal

Chiefs Kingdom Reacts to Kadarius Toney’s Bold Return to Social Media

Chiefs Kingdom Reacts to Kadarius Toney’s Bold Return to Social Media

Jets RB Breece Hall Sends Viral Message Ahead of NFL Return

Jets RB Breece Hall Sends Viral Message Ahead of NFL Return

Jets ‘Called About’ Super Bowl Champion QB Amid Aaron Rodgers Pursuit

Jets ‘Called About’ Super Bowl Champion QB Amid Aaron Rodgers Pursuit

Ex-Jets 2-Time Receiving Leader Finds Week 1 Job After Release: Report

Ex-Jets 2-Time Receiving Leader Finds Week 1 Job After Release: Report

Chiefs Starter Could Be Under Close Watch After Ex-NFL Official’s Criticism

Chiefs Starter Could Be Under Close Watch After Ex-NFL Official’s Criticism

Chiefs WR Skyy Moore Gets Called Out Publicly After Lions Loss

Chiefs WR Skyy Moore Gets Called Out Publicly After Lions Loss

New Proposed Trade Flips Recent Jets Draft Pick for Bucs Star Mike Evans

New Proposed Trade Flips Recent Jets Draft Pick for Bucs Star Mike Evans