Michael Obermuller
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Michael Obermuller

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NHL, Hockey
Education:
Quinnipiac University
Location:
Yonkers, New York

Experience

Michael Obermuller is a sports journalist who covers the NFL and NHL for Heavy.com, where he began writing in May 2021. He currently reports on the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins, as well as the New York Rangers and New York Islanders, among other hockey franchises.

Michael also 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. He is an NYC area native and Quinnipiac graduate who previously covered 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

  • Giants’ Most Likely Final Offseason Move ‘Continues to Stick Out’

    After watching the first two episodes of "Hard Knocks," a Giants beat reporter believes one final offseason move could still be coming.

  • Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick Helps With Hurricane Beryl Cleanup & Relief: Report

  • Steelers’ Cameron Sutton Suspension Sparks Conflicting Opinions on CB Reunion

  • Saquon Barkley Sends Public Message to Giants After Top 100 Mention

  • Islanders Pushed to Take ‘a Chance on’ 6-Time 30-Goal Scorer

  • Steelers WR Had ‘Eye-Opening’ Spring, But There’s a Catch

    A long-time Steelers beat reporter said one wide receiver had an "eye-opening" spring, but he's not convinced it will continue into training camp.

  • Tyreek Hill Opens up About Playoff Loss vs. Chiefs: ‘I Was Pissed’

  • Giants Predicted to Cut Failed 2023 Starter: ‘Odd Man Out’

  • Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Announces ‘New Heights’ Podcast Hiatus

  • Shedeur Sanders Reminds Draft Expert of Ex-Giants QB

  • Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ Mom Shares Major Life Announcement

    Randi Mahomes, the mother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, took to social media to share an important life announcement.

  • Keeta & Tyreek Hill Reveal Gender of New Child [Watch]

  • Giants Leadership Under Fire From Ex-NFL GM: ‘There’s a Disconnect’

  • Taylor Swift Tour Helps Boost Travis Kelce Past Patrick Mahomes in New Study

  • Chiefs Reporter Says ‘Favorite’ Has Emerged in Starting LT Battle

  • Eagles Star Sounds off on Saquon Barkley ‘Video’ Following Giants’ Hard Knocks

  • Chiefs LB Nick Bolton Praises ‘Impressive’ KC Draft Pick

  • Giants Pull Back the Curtain on Insider’s ‘Best Acquisition of Offseason’

  • Recent Giants 2nd-Rounder Highlighted as ‘Top Trade Candidate’

  • Giants Land 2-Time Super Bowl Champ Instead of Kadarius Toney in NFL Re-Draft

    An NFL writer re-drafted the 2021 rookie class and the Giants passed on wide receiver Kadarius Toney in favor of a consistent Chiefs starter.

  • Chiefs Rookie Expected to Push for Roster Spot: ‘Most Interesting’ RB to Watch

  • Upside Dual Threat Identified as Giants ‘Bridge’ QB Option in 2025

  • Ex-Giant Opens Up About ‘Deep Wave of Depression’ After Super Bowl Win

  • Chiefs Could Have ‘Short-Lived Reunion’ With 2024 Returnee, Says Reporter

  • Giants 25-Year-Old WR Called ‘Surprise Cut’ Candidate After 2023 Regression

    A Giants writer predicted the biggest "surprise cut" for Big Blue following training camp and the preseason.

  • Chiefs Predicted to Rest 2-Time Champ on Practice Squad Until Playoff Push

  • Unlikely Dolphins Pass-Catcher Singled out as Minicamp Standout

  • Recent Giants Draft Pick ‘Missed His Chance’ in 2023, Says Reporter

  • Popular Chiefs WR Slipping on Depth Chart: ‘Best Connection Was With Wentz’

  • Dolphins’ 2024 Signing Called ‘Overpaid’ Ahead of Training Camp

    Two members of the Dolphins made an NFL writer's 2024 "all-overpaid" roster and one of them was a recent free agent addition.