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 Pulled Off ‘Highway Robbery’ in 2023 Free Agency, Says Writer

Jets Pulled Off ‘Highway Robbery’ in 2023 Free Agency, Says Writer

Unlikely Jets Prospect Named to ‘All-Breakout Team’ in Year 2

Unlikely Jets Prospect Named to ‘All-Breakout Team’ in Year 2

Chiefs Insider Says ‘Fans Should Be Excited About’ Rising Pass-Catcher

Chiefs Insider Says ‘Fans Should Be Excited About’ Rising Pass-Catcher

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Exposes Andy Reid in Hysterical Story

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Exposes Andy Reid in Hysterical Story

Underrated Jet Surges in NFL Redraft as NYJ Swipes Cowboys Superstar

Underrated Jet Surges in NFL Redraft as NYJ Swipes Cowboys Superstar

NFL Insider Sets Stage for Ex-Chiefs Reunion: Report

NFL Insider Sets Stage for Ex-Chiefs Reunion: Report

Jets Applauded for Free Agency Theft Turned ‘Secret Superstar’

Jets Applauded for Free Agency Theft Turned ‘Secret Superstar’

Chiefs 22-Year-Old ‘Looks Primed for Expanded Role’: Insider

Chiefs 22-Year-Old ‘Looks Primed for Expanded Role’: Insider

Jets CB Sauce Gardner Finalizes Huge Career Move

Jets CB Sauce Gardner Finalizes Huge Career Move

Chiefs Announce 2 WR Signings as Minicamp Concludes: Report

Chiefs Announce 2 WR Signings as Minicamp Concludes: Report

Chiefs’ Clyde Edwards-Helaire Explains Absence During Super Bowl Parade

Chiefs’ Clyde Edwards-Helaire Explains Absence During Super Bowl Parade

Jets Prospect Challenged to Prove Himself After ‘Modest’ Campaign

Jets Prospect Challenged to Prove Himself After ‘Modest’ Campaign

Chiefs ‘Name to Watch’ Earns Minicamp Invite: Report

Chiefs ‘Name to Watch’ Earns Minicamp Invite: Report

New Jets Signing Adrian Amos Sends 4-Word Message to Fans

New Jets Signing Adrian Amos Sends 4-Word Message to Fans

Travis Kelce Has Perfect 6-Word Response for Retirement Question

Travis Kelce Has Perfect 6-Word Response for Retirement Question

Chiefs 2022 Draft Pick ‘Can’t Afford to Fall Behind’ in Camp, Says NFL Writer

Chiefs 2022 Draft Pick ‘Can’t Afford to Fall Behind’ in Camp, Says NFL Writer

Jets & Broncos Communities React to Death of 1969 Super Bowl Champ

Jets & Broncos Communities React to Death of 1969 Super Bowl Champ

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Seeks Blooper ‘Redemption’ in Hilarious Viral Video

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Seeks Blooper ‘Redemption’ in Hilarious Viral Video

Jets Predicted to Cut & Lose ‘Tantalizing’ Draft Pick

Jets Predicted to Cut & Lose ‘Tantalizing’ Draft Pick

Frank Clark Addresses Chiefs Organization, Broncos Chances in 2023

Frank Clark Addresses Chiefs Organization, Broncos Chances in 2023

Jets Named as Potential Trade Destination for $72 Million Pro Bowler

Jets Named as Potential Trade Destination for $72 Million Pro Bowler

Patrick Mahomes Goes Viral for Onstage Moment With Country Music Star

Patrick Mahomes Goes Viral for Onstage Moment With Country Music Star

Jets Coach Reveals Encouraging Development on Mekhi Becton

Jets Coach Reveals Encouraging Development on Mekhi Becton

Chiefs Named as Potential Trade Destination for $72 Million Pro Bowler

Chiefs Named as Potential Trade Destination for $72 Million Pro Bowler

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Shouts Out 2 Rookies for Catching His Attention at OTAs

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Shouts Out 2 Rookies for Catching His Attention at OTAs

Retired Chiefs Fan Favorite Sold Newcomer on Signing in KC

Retired Chiefs Fan Favorite Sold Newcomer on Signing in KC

‘Banged Up’ Jets Position Group Opens the Door for Youngsters

‘Banged Up’ Jets Position Group Opens the Door for Youngsters

KC Insider Calls Chiefs UDFA ‘a Good Bet’ to Make Roster

KC Insider Calls Chiefs UDFA ‘a Good Bet’ to Make Roster

Jets Cut 5-Game Starter Unexpectedly: Report

Jets Cut 5-Game Starter Unexpectedly: Report

Ex-Chiefs DE Frank Clark Reveals Reasons He Signed With Broncos

Ex-Chiefs DE Frank Clark Reveals Reasons He Signed With Broncos