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

Dalvin Cook Sends 4-Word Message to Jets Fans After Signing

Dalvin Cook Sends 4-Word Message to Jets Fans After Signing

Chiefs Update Fans After Justyn Ross & Nikko Remigio Leave Practice With Injury

Chiefs Update Fans After Justyn Ross & Nikko Remigio Leave Practice With Injury

Jets Work Out 2 Veterans at Offensive Tackle, Sign D-Lineman: Report

Jets Work Out 2 Veterans at Offensive Tackle, Sign D-Lineman: Report

Chiefs Sign 2 Including Brother of $30 Million Vet, Waive Injured Rookie: Report

Chiefs Sign 2 Including Brother of $30 Million Vet, Waive Injured Rookie: Report

Chiefs Analyst Suggests KC Should Shop Veteran at Deep Position

Chiefs Analyst Suggests KC Should Shop Veteran at Deep Position

Competitive Jets Roster Battle Is ‘On Like Donkey Kong’

Competitive Jets Roster Battle Is ‘On Like Donkey Kong’

28-Game Contributor Headlines 3 Jets Losers vs. Panthers

28-Game Contributor Headlines 3 Jets Losers vs. Panthers

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Confirms Draft Pick ‘Fractured a Couple Fingers’

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Confirms Draft Pick ‘Fractured a Couple Fingers’

Hot Seat Playmaker Headlines Jets’ Preseason Risers vs. Panthers

Hot Seat Playmaker Headlines Jets’ Preseason Risers vs. Panthers

Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick Joins Raiders in Free Agency: Report

Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick Joins Raiders in Free Agency: Report

Jets RB Could Be Odd Man Out If Team Signs Veteran: Insider

Jets RB Could Be Odd Man Out If Team Signs Veteran: Insider

Unexpected Jets Cornerback Is ‘Making a Case’ for 53-Man Roster

Unexpected Jets Cornerback Is ‘Making a Case’ for 53-Man Roster

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Gives Fan Telling Update on Contract Drama

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Gives Fan Telling Update on Contract Drama

National Host Begs Jets to Attempt Trade for 2-Time All-Pro

National Host Begs Jets to Attempt Trade for 2-Time All-Pro

Chiefs Projected to Roster Feel-Good Story With Starter Ailing From Injury

Chiefs Projected to Roster Feel-Good Story With Starter Ailing From Injury

Jets’ Robert Saleh Challenges Mekhi Becton Ahead of Panthers Game

Jets’ Robert Saleh Challenges Mekhi Becton Ahead of Panthers Game

Chiefs Insider Predicts 2 Unexpected Cuts: ‘Rip the Band-Aid Off’

Chiefs Insider Predicts 2 Unexpected Cuts: ‘Rip the Band-Aid Off’

Chiefs’ $3 Million Signing Labeled a Free Agency Steal

Chiefs’ $3 Million Signing Labeled a Free Agency Steal

Robert Saleh Reveals Telling Plan for Jets QB Room

Robert Saleh Reveals Telling Plan for Jets QB Room

Jets QB Chris Streveler Sends Public Message Upon Release

Jets QB Chris Streveler Sends Public Message Upon Release

Ex-Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill Calls Out New Eric Bieniemy Critics

Ex-Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill Calls Out New Eric Bieniemy Critics

Jets Sign 2 Including XFL Defensive Player of the Year, Cut 4-Year NFL Vet

Jets Sign 2 Including XFL Defensive Player of the Year, Cut 4-Year NFL Vet

Chiefs Agree to ‘Injury Settlement’ With Promising Rookie: Report

Chiefs Agree to ‘Injury Settlement’ With Promising Rookie: Report

Jets Team Insider Predicts Big-Name Trade at Key Position

Jets Team Insider Predicts Big-Name Trade at Key Position

Ex-Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt ‘Could Be Headed’ to NFC Team: Report

Ex-Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt ‘Could Be Headed’ to NFC Team: Report

NFL Insider Makes Bold Statement on 2 Critical Chiefs Signings

NFL Insider Makes Bold Statement on 2 Critical Chiefs Signings

Jets Cut 2 Including Failed Draft Pick, Sign Veteran Depth

Jets Cut 2 Including Failed Draft Pick, Sign Veteran Depth

2022 Preseason Hero Headlines 3 Jets That Saw Their Stock Fall vs. Browns

2022 Preseason Hero Headlines 3 Jets That Saw Their Stock Fall vs. Browns

NFL Insiders Explain Likelihood of Chiefs Landing Raiders RB Josh Jacobs

NFL Insiders Explain Likelihood of Chiefs Landing Raiders RB Josh Jacobs

Chiefs Kingdom Reacts to 6-Game KC Suspension: ‘That One’s Going to Hurt’

Chiefs Kingdom Reacts to 6-Game KC Suspension: ‘That One’s Going to Hurt’