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

Ex-Chiefs 6-Year WR Signs With Recent Super Bowl Champ: Report

Ex-Chiefs 6-Year WR Signs With Recent Super Bowl Champ: Report

Jets Predicted to Cut 25-Year-Old Former Starter After Incident

Jets Predicted to Cut 25-Year-Old Former Starter After Incident

Jets’ Robert Saleh Touts ‘Freakish’ NYJ Rookie: ‘Looks the Part’

Jets’ Robert Saleh Touts ‘Freakish’ NYJ Rookie: ‘Looks the Part’

New Patrick Mahomes Contract Projection Would Reset QB Market

New Patrick Mahomes Contract Projection Would Reset QB Market

Chiefs WR Gets National Attention in Top-5 Ranking

Chiefs WR Gets National Attention in Top-5 Ranking

Jets RB Breece Hall Clears Major Injury Hurdle at OTAs [LOOK]

Jets RB Breece Hall Clears Major Injury Hurdle at OTAs [LOOK]

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Calls Out Doubters in Epic White House Speech

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Calls Out Doubters in Epic White House Speech

Ex-Jets WR Starter Lands New Deal With Colts: Report

Ex-Jets WR Starter Lands New Deal With Colts: Report

Patrick Mahomes Shuts Down Travis Kelce in Viral Moment at White House

Patrick Mahomes Shuts Down Travis Kelce in Viral Moment at White House

Jets Fans Erupt Over ‘Beauty’ Aaron Rodgers TD Pass at OTAs [LOOK]

Jets Fans Erupt Over ‘Beauty’ Aaron Rodgers TD Pass at OTAs [LOOK]

Jets Writer Sounds Off on Trending ‘Concern’ Around Aaron Rodgers

Jets Writer Sounds Off on Trending ‘Concern’ Around Aaron Rodgers

Chiefs Insider Suggests Endearing Way to Honor Norma Hunt After Death

Chiefs Insider Suggests Endearing Way to Honor Norma Hunt After Death

NFL Writer Takes Aim at ‘Aaron Rodgers’ Kryptonite’ With Jets

NFL Writer Takes Aim at ‘Aaron Rodgers’ Kryptonite’ With Jets

Jets Insider Warns of Looming Credit Card Bill: ‘Save Today, Pay Tomorrow’

Jets Insider Warns of Looming Credit Card Bill: ‘Save Today, Pay Tomorrow’

NFL Insider Shares Enticing Update on Chris Jones’ Chiefs Extension

NFL Insider Shares Enticing Update on Chris Jones’ Chiefs Extension

Chiefs 22-Year-Old Named to NFL Network’s 2023 ‘All-Breakout Team’

Chiefs 22-Year-Old Named to NFL Network’s 2023 ‘All-Breakout Team’

Patrick Mahomes Goes Viral for Hilarious Observation on AFC QBs

Patrick Mahomes Goes Viral for Hilarious Observation on AFC QBs

Jets, Giants Warned Not to Sign 3-Time All-Pro: ‘He’s Just Not the Guy’

Jets, Giants Warned Not to Sign 3-Time All-Pro: ‘He’s Just Not the Guy’

Patrick Mahomes Teases New Trick Pass at Charity Event [LOOK]

Patrick Mahomes Teases New Trick Pass at Charity Event [LOOK]

Ex-Jets QB Receives Unexpected Super Bowl Hype From Analysts

Ex-Jets QB Receives Unexpected Super Bowl Hype From Analysts

Chiefs Coach Opens the Door for Unexpected Position Battle

Chiefs Coach Opens the Door for Unexpected Position Battle

Jets Second-Year Draft Pick ‘Looks Ready’ for Bigger Role at OTAs

Jets Second-Year Draft Pick ‘Looks Ready’ for Bigger Role at OTAs

Chiefs Bubble Candidate Labeled ‘Near Roster Lock’ After Coach’s Comments

Chiefs Bubble Candidate Labeled ‘Near Roster Lock’ After Coach’s Comments

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Gets Cryptic Message From Former Packers Teammate

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Gets Cryptic Message From Former Packers Teammate

Chiefs Insider Updates Fans on Chances Frank Clark Re-Signs

Chiefs Insider Updates Fans on Chances Frank Clark Re-Signs

Jets DC Jeff Ulbrich Reveals Year 2 ‘Challenge’ for Sauce Gardner

Jets DC Jeff Ulbrich Reveals Year 2 ‘Challenge’ for Sauce Gardner

2022 Chiefs Signing Available Again After Release: Report

2022 Chiefs Signing Available Again After Release: Report

Jets Part Ways With 6-Year NFL Veteran After Signing: Report

Jets Part Ways With 6-Year NFL Veteran After Signing: Report

Bengals Playmaker Goes Viral After Teasing Chiefs

Bengals Playmaker Goes Viral After Teasing Chiefs

Jets Fans Roast Giants Beat Writer for Bold Take on Aaron Rodgers

Jets Fans Roast Giants Beat Writer for Bold Take on Aaron Rodgers