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

Chiefs’ 2nd-Year Defender Emerging as Team Leader

Chiefs’ 2nd-Year Defender Emerging as Team Leader

Brother of Jets First Rounder Declares for D1 University as 4-Star Recruit

Brother of Jets First Rounder Declares for D1 University as 4-Star Recruit

Upstart AFC Team Pegged as Real Threat to ‘Knock Off’ Chiefs

Upstart AFC Team Pegged as Real Threat to ‘Knock Off’ Chiefs

2 Ex-Jets Stars on Most Dreaded NFL Roster

2 Ex-Jets Stars on Most Dreaded NFL Roster

Chiefs, Raiders Star Sued After 2022 Incident: Report

Chiefs, Raiders Star Sued After 2022 Incident: Report

Odell Beckham Jr. Contract ‘Blew’ Blockbuster Trade for Chiefs: Report

Odell Beckham Jr. Contract ‘Blew’ Blockbuster Trade for Chiefs: Report

Jets Veteran Predicted to ‘Bounce Back’ With Aaron Rodgers

Jets Veteran Predicted to ‘Bounce Back’ With Aaron Rodgers

Ex-Jets’ Big-Money Veteran Shreds Former NYJ Head Coach Publicly

Ex-Jets’ Big-Money Veteran Shreds Former NYJ Head Coach Publicly

Raiders Reporter Has Hilarious Reaction to Chiefs, DeAndre Hopkins Rumors

Raiders Reporter Has Hilarious Reaction to Chiefs, DeAndre Hopkins Rumors

Jets Rank High in New DeAndre Hopkins Odds After Release: Report

Jets Rank High in New DeAndre Hopkins Odds After Release: Report

Chiefs Player Sends Viral Pitch at DeAndre Hopkins After Release

Chiefs Player Sends Viral Pitch at DeAndre Hopkins After Release

Jets Hire Retired Youngster After Career-Ending Injury: Report

Jets Hire Retired Youngster After Career-Ending Injury: Report

Jets 25-Year-Old Draft Pick Suspended After ‘High-Speed Crash’: Report

Jets 25-Year-Old Draft Pick Suspended After ‘High-Speed Crash’: Report

Jets Reveal Unexpected IR Designation After WR Signing: Report

Jets Reveal Unexpected IR Designation After WR Signing: Report

Chiefs’ 3rd-Year Draft Pick Expected to Play 2 Positions in 2023

Chiefs’ 3rd-Year Draft Pick Expected to Play 2 Positions in 2023

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Gets National Attention for Viral Shot at NFL

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Gets National Attention for Viral Shot at NFL

Jets Sign 6-Foot-3 Wide Receiver After Impressive Minicamp: Report

Jets Sign 6-Foot-3 Wide Receiver After Impressive Minicamp: Report

Chiefs Connected to Trade for Receiver With ‘Tantalizing Potential’

Chiefs Connected to Trade for Receiver With ‘Tantalizing Potential’

Jets ‘Working Out’ Controversial Free Agent: Report

Jets ‘Working Out’ Controversial Free Agent: Report

2 Chiefs Departures Labeled ‘Most Dangerous Addition’ on New Squad

2 Chiefs Departures Labeled ‘Most Dangerous Addition’ on New Squad

Jets Teammate Reveals Aaron Rodgers’ Intense 4-Word Message at OTAs

Jets Teammate Reveals Aaron Rodgers’ Intense 4-Word Message at OTAs

DeAndre Hopkins Names Patrick Mahomes in Viral QB List

DeAndre Hopkins Names Patrick Mahomes in Viral QB List

Jets Reporter Could See 21-Game Starter ‘Getting Flipped’

Jets Reporter Could See 21-Game Starter ‘Getting Flipped’

Ex-Jets QB Signs With Ravens as Lamar Jackson Insurance: Report

Ex-Jets QB Signs With Ravens as Lamar Jackson Insurance: Report

‘Certainly Possible’ Chiefs UDFA Overtakes Former 1st-Rounder, Says Analyst

‘Certainly Possible’ Chiefs UDFA Overtakes Former 1st-Rounder, Says Analyst

Jets Veteran Starter Takes Aim at ‘Off-Site Injuries’ After Ty Johnson News

Jets Veteran Starter Takes Aim at ‘Off-Site Injuries’ After Ty Johnson News

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Second to Tom Brady in New NFL Study: Report

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Second to Tom Brady in New NFL Study: Report

NFL Writer Says Jets WR Should ‘Expect to Be Traded’ Before Week 1

NFL Writer Says Jets WR Should ‘Expect to Be Traded’ Before Week 1

Jets Cut Reveals Mysterious ‘Non-Football Injury’ That Led to Release

Jets Cut Reveals Mysterious ‘Non-Football Injury’ That Led to Release

Chiefs 2020 Draft Pick ‘Could Lose Job’ After Recent Additions

Chiefs 2020 Draft Pick ‘Could Lose Job’ After Recent Additions