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

Jets vs Browns: Dual-Threat Signing Headlines 3 Cut Candidates on the Rise

Jets vs Browns: Dual-Threat Signing Headlines 3 Cut Candidates on the Rise

New Injuries Open the Door for Rising Chiefs Bubble Candidate

New Injuries Open the Door for Rising Chiefs Bubble Candidate

Ex-Chiefs DE Frank Clark Teases Chris Jones Convo After Holdout Update

Ex-Chiefs DE Frank Clark Teases Chris Jones Convo After Holdout Update

NFL Insider Details Holdup for Jets, Dalvin Cook After Visit

NFL Insider Details Holdup for Jets, Dalvin Cook After Visit

Jets’ Mekhi Becton Drops Intimidating Post Ahead of First Game in Almost 2 Years

Jets’ Mekhi Becton Drops Intimidating Post Ahead of First Game in Almost 2 Years

Jets Lose Out on Another Free Agent to AFC Foe: Report

Jets Lose Out on Another Free Agent to AFC Foe: Report

Chiefs WR Justyn Ross Has One Word for First Padded ‘Hit’ in Over a Year

Chiefs WR Justyn Ross Has One Word for First Padded ‘Hit’ in Over a Year

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Posts Cryptic Message Amid Holdout

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Posts Cryptic Message Amid Holdout

Jets’ Mekhi Becton Makes Eye-Opening Admission on Camp Competition

Jets’ Mekhi Becton Makes Eye-Opening Admission on Camp Competition

Jets Work Out Former Fan-Favorite Cornerback: Report

Jets Work Out Former Fan-Favorite Cornerback: Report

Chiefs Free Agent Departure Suspended After Leaving KC: Report

Chiefs Free Agent Departure Suspended After Leaving KC: Report

Jets Cut Candidates Highlighted for ‘Changing Their Fate’ at Camp

Jets Cut Candidates Highlighted for ‘Changing Their Fate’ at Camp

2 Chiefs Cornerbacks Earn Early ‘Standout’ Label at Camp

2 Chiefs Cornerbacks Earn Early ‘Standout’ Label at Camp

Recent Ex-Jets Draft Bust Retires From NFL: Report

Recent Ex-Jets Draft Bust Retires From NFL: Report

Chiefs Announce 2 Signings After Multiple Season-Ending Injuries

Chiefs Announce 2 Signings After Multiple Season-Ending Injuries

Chiefs Breakout Rookie Listed as Top ‘Faller’ in Training Camp

Chiefs Breakout Rookie Listed as Top ‘Faller’ in Training Camp

Jets Bubble Candidate Gets Huge Vote of Confidence: ‘Going to Be on This Squad’

Jets Bubble Candidate Gets Huge Vote of Confidence: ‘Going to Be on This Squad’

Ex-Chiefs 30-Game Contributor Signs With AFC Squad: Report

Ex-Chiefs 30-Game Contributor Signs With AFC Squad: Report

Key Jets Starting Competition Has Early ‘Favorite’: Report

Key Jets Starting Competition Has Early ‘Favorite’: Report

Jets Were ‘Trying to Draft’ Red-Hot UDFA, Roster Dark Horse

Jets Were ‘Trying to Draft’ Red-Hot UDFA, Roster Dark Horse

Chiefs Cut Candidate Slims Down in Hopes of Career Revival

Chiefs Cut Candidate Slims Down in Hopes of Career Revival

Chiefs Kingdom Reacts to Bizarre WR News: ‘What Does This Mean?’

Chiefs Kingdom Reacts to Bizarre WR News: ‘What Does This Mean?’

Jets’ Robert Saleh Slips Up With Telling Admission on Potential Starter

Jets’ Robert Saleh Slips Up With Telling Admission on Potential Starter

Chiefs Third-Year Draft Pick Is ‘Just Waiting to Break Out’

Chiefs Third-Year Draft Pick Is ‘Just Waiting to Break Out’

Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney Sends Viral Tweet After Surgery

Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney Sends Viral Tweet After Surgery

Ex-Jets QB Visits With Rising NFC Franchise: Report

Ex-Jets QB Visits With Rising NFC Franchise: Report

Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney Could Miss Week 1 After New Injury Update: Report

Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney Could Miss Week 1 After New Injury Update: Report

2 Undrafted Chiefs Defenders Predicted to Make 53-Man Roster

2 Undrafted Chiefs Defenders Predicted to Make 53-Man Roster

Ex-Chiefs 1st-Round Pick Signs With Raiders: Report

Ex-Chiefs 1st-Round Pick Signs With Raiders: Report

Jets 14-Game Starter ‘Seems Headed’ for Pre-Week 1 Trade: Insider

Jets 14-Game Starter ‘Seems Headed’ for Pre-Week 1 Trade: Insider