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 Shuts Down Chris Jones Question After Loss to Lions

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Shuts Down Chris Jones Question After Loss to Lions

Chiefs’ Week 1 Elevations Prepare for World Without Travis Kelce

Chiefs’ Week 1 Elevations Prepare for World Without Travis Kelce

Jets’ Robert Saleh Takes Shot at Media Over D.J. Reed’s ’85 Bears’ Quote

Jets’ Robert Saleh Takes Shot at Media Over D.J. Reed’s ’85 Bears’ Quote

Chiefs Lose 22-Year-Old Rookie to ‘Injury Settlement’: Report

Chiefs Lose 22-Year-Old Rookie to ‘Injury Settlement’: Report

Travis Kelce & Kadarius Toney Headline Chiefs’ Final Injury Report vs. Lions

Travis Kelce & Kadarius Toney Headline Chiefs’ Final Injury Report vs. Lions

Jets Star Sauce Gardner Goes ‘Undercover’ in Hilarious Video

Jets Star Sauce Gardner Goes ‘Undercover’ in Hilarious Video

Ex-Chiefs QB Alex Smith Speaks Candidly on Daughter’s Brain Tumor

Ex-Chiefs QB Alex Smith Speaks Candidly on Daughter’s Brain Tumor

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Reveals New Injury to Travis Kelce

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Reveals New Injury to Travis Kelce

Jets Called Upon to Ride Veteran Newcomer Until the ‘Wheels Blow Off’

Jets Called Upon to Ride Veteran Newcomer Until the ‘Wheels Blow Off’

Patrick Mahomes Gets Real About Chris Jones’ Potential Week 1 Absence

Patrick Mahomes Gets Real About Chris Jones’ Potential Week 1 Absence

Jets’ 180 Could Provide ‘Perfect Balance’ in 2023

Jets’ 180 Could Provide ‘Perfect Balance’ in 2023

Patrick Mahomes & Skyy Moore Headline Best Chiefs Bets of 2023

Patrick Mahomes & Skyy Moore Headline Best Chiefs Bets of 2023

NFL Hits Jets WR Randall Cobb With 5-Figure Fine: Report

NFL Hits Jets WR Randall Cobb With 5-Figure Fine: Report

Jets’ New 6-Foot-10 Signing Called ‘Imposing’ & ‘Unique’

Jets’ New 6-Foot-10 Signing Called ‘Imposing’ & ‘Unique’

Familiar Face Floated as Chiefs’ ‘Preferred Trade Partner’ for Chris Jones

Familiar Face Floated as Chiefs’ ‘Preferred Trade Partner’ for Chris Jones

Chiefs Sign Local Kansas Prospect, Waive 2 Players: Report

Chiefs Sign Local Kansas Prospect, Waive 2 Players: Report

Jets WR Cut Signs With Bill Belichick, Patriots: Report

Jets WR Cut Signs With Bill Belichick, Patriots: Report

Chiefs Sign Former Broncos WR, Exchange CBs: Report

Chiefs Sign Former Broncos WR, Exchange CBs: Report

Ex-Chiefs QB Shane Buechele Joins AFC Rival: Report

Ex-Chiefs QB Shane Buechele Joins AFC Rival: Report

Jets Veteran Announces Return in Truly Epic Fashion

Jets Veteran Announces Return in Truly Epic Fashion

2 Jets Poached Off Waivers as Hard Knocks Star Not Expected to Re-Sign

2 Jets Poached Off Waivers as Hard Knocks Star Not Expected to Re-Sign

Chiefs Lose 1 Prospect on Waivers, Poached by Preseason Opponent

Chiefs Lose 1 Prospect on Waivers, Poached by Preseason Opponent

Tyreek Hill Chimes In on Jets-Giants ‘Hard Knocks’ Beef Involving Aaron Rodgers

Tyreek Hill Chimes In on Jets-Giants ‘Hard Knocks’ Beef Involving Aaron Rodgers

Chiefs Waive 2 QBs as 53-Man Cuts Pour In

Chiefs Waive 2 QBs as 53-Man Cuts Pour In

Jets ‘Turned Away’ Trade Calls About 25-Year-Old Talent: Report

Jets ‘Turned Away’ Trade Calls About 25-Year-Old Talent: Report

Jets Cut 2 Fan Favorite Prospects Labeled as Candidates to Get Claimed

Jets Cut 2 Fan Favorite Prospects Labeled as Candidates to Get Claimed

Jets Named as Potential Landing Spot for Former 1st-Round WR, Expected Cut

Jets Named as Potential Landing Spot for Former 1st-Round WR, Expected Cut

2 Ex-Chiefs Staff Favorites Headline Early NFL Cuts: Report

2 Ex-Chiefs Staff Favorites Headline Early NFL Cuts: Report

Chiefs WR Makes Viral Appeal to NFL Ahead of Cutdown

Chiefs WR Makes Viral Appeal to NFL Ahead of Cutdown

Aaron Rodgers Signals Out 2 Jets Bubble WRs After Preseason Finale

Aaron Rodgers Signals Out 2 Jets Bubble WRs After Preseason Finale