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

  • Chiefs Trade Draft Capital for Former Second-Round Pass Rusher: Report

    The Chiefs have made another trade — this time with the Patriots for a former second-round edge rusher.

  • Chiefs Defender Takes Subtle Shot at Raiders After Week 8 Victory in Vegas

  • Chiefs-49ers Skirmish Results in Mutiple NFL Fines: Report

  • Andy Reid Hints Chiefs Could Call Upon Reinforcements in Week 8

  • Justin Fields Posts Cryptic Message After Steelers Win Behind Russell Wilson

  • DeAndre Hopkins Discusses Expected Chiefs Role, Playing With Patrick Mahomes

    New Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins discussed playing with Patrick Mahomes, as well as his expected role in Kansas City.

  • DeAndre Hopkins Sends 1-Word Message After Chiefs Trade

  • Russell Wilson’s ‘QB Coach’ Speaks Up for Cooper Kupp Amid Steelers Speculation

  • Giants Beat Reporter Says He’s ‘Concerned About’ Struggling Draft Pick

  • Chiefs HC Andy Reid Says 3 Words on Reported DeAndre Hopkins Trade

  • Giants Waive Former Second-Round Talent After Trading for Him in 2023: Report

    The Giants cut a veteran defender and former Bills second-round draft pick that they traded for a little over a year ago.

  • Steelers Pushed to Trade for 24-Year-Old WR Who’s Been ‘Lost in the Shuffle’

  • Chiefs Lose 25-Year-Old to AFC Team After Major QB Injury: Report

  • Steelers Tight End Pat Freiermuth Sends 4-Message on Week 7 Win Over Jets

  • Reporter Questions Giants’ Usage of Key Draft Pick: ‘Might as Well Trade Him’

  • Chiefs’ Andy Reid Hints at Initial Replacement for Injured CB Jaylen Watson

  • Giants WR Malik Nabers Sends Strong Message on Being ‘Open’ vs. Eagles

  • Insider Relays Thought-Provoking Rumor About Steelers Benching Justin Fields

  • Giants Reveal Final Week 7 Roster Move vs. Eagles: Report

  • Steelers Promote WR, 2 Others Ahead of Week 7 vs. Jets: Report

    The Steelers finalized their practice squad elevations and their active roster ahead of the Week 7 matchup with the Jets.

  • Giants WR Malik Nabers Opens Up About ‘Scary’ Concussion, Status of Groin Injury

  • Chiefs Pegged as Landing Spot for ‘Home Run Talent’ From ‘Battered’ Franchise

  • Giants’ Dexter Lawrence Gets Brutally Honest With Saquon Barkley About NYG Fans

  • Chiefs WR Pops Up as Late Addition on Week 7 Injury Report

  • Chiefs President & CEO Clark Hunt Breaks Silence on Re-Signing Kareem Hunt

    Chiefs president and CEO Clark Hunt explained the organization's thought process behind reuniting with running back Kareem Hunt years after his release.

  • Ex-Giants OL Justin Pugh Reveals If He’d Unretire to Replace Andrew Thomas

  • Chiefs Pushed to Go All-In on Trade for Former Pro Bowl WR: ‘It’s Him or Bust’

  • Steelers’ Justin Fields Drops 6-Word Post Ahead of Week 7 QB Decision

  • Steelers Lose 23-Year-Old Prospect Weeks After Re-Signing Him: Report

  • Ex-Chiefs 2-Time Champion WR Cut After Failed Signing With Rival: Report

    A former Chiefs wide receiver and two-time Super Bowl champion was released after an AFC rival traded for a new playmaker.