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 Bubble Candidate Sounds Off After Breakout Performance

Chiefs Bubble Candidate Sounds Off After Breakout Performance

Jets Trade Candidate Named as Potential Replacement for 1,800-Yard Rusher

Jets Trade Candidate Named as Potential Replacement for 1,800-Yard Rusher

Jets Release 5-Year NFL Veteran Ahead of Preseason Finale

Jets Release 5-Year NFL Veteran Ahead of Preseason Finale

Jets Could Find Corey Davis Replacement Within Giants’ Deep WR Corps

Jets Could Find Corey Davis Replacement Within Giants’ Deep WR Corps

Jets Named as Trade Destination for Longtime Cowboys Starter

Jets Named as Trade Destination for Longtime Cowboys Starter

$64 Million Free Agent Admits Jets Offered ‘Better Price’

$64 Million Free Agent Admits Jets Offered ‘Better Price’

Jets Big-Money Starter’s Status Now ‘Uncertain’ for Week 1: Report

Jets Big-Money Starter’s Status Now ‘Uncertain’ for Week 1: Report

Jets WR Trade Fits Suggested With Raiders, Eagles After Corey Davis Retires

Jets WR Trade Fits Suggested With Raiders, Eagles After Corey Davis Retires

Jets WR Corey Davis Breaks Silence on Absence With Stunning Announcement

Jets WR Corey Davis Breaks Silence on Absence With Stunning Announcement

Jets Second-Year Prospect ‘Ready to Take Off’ After Breakout Camp

Jets Second-Year Prospect ‘Ready to Take Off’ After Breakout Camp

Jets Get Key Update on LT Duane Brown Ahead of Preseason Finale

Jets Get Key Update on LT Duane Brown Ahead of Preseason Finale

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers Explains Decision to Play Preseason Finale vs. Giants

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers Explains Decision to Play Preseason Finale vs. Giants

Jets’ Robert Saleh Provides Several Key Injury Updates, Confirms New Starter

Jets’ Robert Saleh Provides Several Key Injury Updates, Confirms New Starter

Recently Cut Jets RB Signs With Division Rival: Report

Recently Cut Jets RB Signs With Division Rival: Report

Jets Host Former Cowboys Veteran With 69 Career Starts: Report

Jets Host Former Cowboys Veteran With 69 Career Starts: Report

Projecting Jets’ 53-Man Roster With 1 Preseason Game Remaining

Projecting Jets’ 53-Man Roster With 1 Preseason Game Remaining

Ex-Jets Starting Linebacker Retires From NFL at Age 32: Report

Ex-Jets Starting Linebacker Retires From NFL at Age 32: Report

Jets Playmaker ‘Squarely on Roster Bubble’ After Missed Opportunity vs Bucs

Jets Playmaker ‘Squarely on Roster Bubble’ After Missed Opportunity vs Bucs

Jets Rookie Making Early Impression: ‘He’s Just a Beast Right Away’

Jets Rookie Making Early Impression: ‘He’s Just a Beast Right Away’

Jets Reunion Suggested as Potential OT Target via Trade

Jets Reunion Suggested as Potential OT Target via Trade

Jets 23-Year-Old Bulked Up 22 Pounds Ahead of Huge Opportunity

Jets 23-Year-Old Bulked Up 22 Pounds Ahead of Huge Opportunity

NFL GM Shoots Down Jets Trade Rumor Aimed at Helping Aaron Rodgers

NFL GM Shoots Down Jets Trade Rumor Aimed at Helping Aaron Rodgers

Jets Fans React to Failed WR Trade: ‘You Can’t Make This Up’

Jets Fans React to Failed WR Trade: ‘You Can’t Make This Up’

Jets Reveal QB Plan for Aaron Rodgers & Zach Wilson vs Buccaneers

Jets Reveal QB Plan for Aaron Rodgers & Zach Wilson vs Buccaneers

Chiefs Could Temporarily Cut 2-Time Super Bowl Champ, Says Insider

Chiefs Could Temporarily Cut 2-Time Super Bowl Champ, Says Insider

Jets Release RB After New Signing, Give Jersey Number to Dalvin Cook

Jets Release RB After New Signing, Give Jersey Number to Dalvin Cook

Jody Fortson Sends Message to Chiefs Kingdom After Surgery

Jody Fortson Sends Message to Chiefs Kingdom After Surgery

Jets Coaches Get Called Out for Mekhi Becton Usage: ‘I’ve Seen Enough’

Jets Coaches Get Called Out for Mekhi Becton Usage: ‘I’ve Seen Enough’

Jets Camp Standout Cut After Unexpected Injury: Report

Jets Camp Standout Cut After Unexpected Injury: Report

Chiefs Playmaker Highlighted as ‘Secret Weapon’

Chiefs Playmaker Highlighted as ‘Secret Weapon’