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-Jets 23-Game Starter Signs With Raiders: Report

Ex-Jets 23-Game Starter Signs With Raiders: Report

Chiefs Newcomer Admits Andy Reid’s Blunt Message Convinced Him to Sign

Chiefs Newcomer Admits Andy Reid’s Blunt Message Convinced Him to Sign

Chiefs Come to Terms on Key Long-Term Contract: Report

Chiefs Come to Terms on Key Long-Term Contract: Report

Ex-Jets Cast-Off Signs New Contract After Busted Trade: Report

Ex-Jets Cast-Off Signs New Contract After Busted Trade: Report

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Gets Disrespected by Steelers Rookie

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Gets Disrespected by Steelers Rookie

Former No. 1 Overall Pick Rips Jets HC Robert Saleh: ‘You Have No Idea’

Former No. 1 Overall Pick Rips Jets HC Robert Saleh: ‘You Have No Idea’

Chiefs Predicted to Sign Former $21 Million Raiders Starter

Chiefs Predicted to Sign Former $21 Million Raiders Starter

‘Sense Is Jets Not Done’ After New $12.7 Million Move: Insider

‘Sense Is Jets Not Done’ After New $12.7 Million Move: Insider

Jets Suggested as Top ‘Logical Landing Spot’ for Playmaking TD Machine

Jets Suggested as Top ‘Logical Landing Spot’ for Playmaking TD Machine

Former Aaron Rodgers Rival, NFL Champ Shuts Down Jets’ Super Bowl Hopes

Former Aaron Rodgers Rival, NFL Champ Shuts Down Jets’ Super Bowl Hopes

Chiefs Proposed Trade Sends Former No. 2 Overall Pick to KC

Chiefs Proposed Trade Sends Former No. 2 Overall Pick to KC

Chiefs Finalize Financials of 5 Long-Term Contracts: Report

Chiefs Finalize Financials of 5 Long-Term Contracts: Report

Jets Fans Celebrate ‘Excellent Value’ Signing After New Contract Update

Jets Fans Celebrate ‘Excellent Value’ Signing After New Contract Update

Chiefs Late-Round Draft Pick Predicted to Make ‘Instant Impact’ in 2023

Chiefs Late-Round Draft Pick Predicted to Make ‘Instant Impact’ in 2023

Jets Fans React to Curious Signing: ‘Standing Room Only’

Jets Fans React to Curious Signing: ‘Standing Room Only’

Chiefs Release 24-Year-Old WR After Rookie Signing: Report

Chiefs Release 24-Year-Old WR After Rookie Signing: Report

Quinnen Williams Sends Strong Message to Jets Amid Contract Discussions

Quinnen Williams Sends Strong Message to Jets Amid Contract Discussions

Chiefs Sign Incredible Camp Standout With Hometown Story: Report

Chiefs Sign Incredible Camp Standout With Hometown Story: Report

Patrick & Brittany Mahomes Go Viral for Unique Mother’s Day Celebration

Patrick & Brittany Mahomes Go Viral for Unique Mother’s Day Celebration

Jets Draft Bust Labeled ‘X-Factor’ of 2023 Season

Jets Draft Bust Labeled ‘X-Factor’ of 2023 Season

Old Chiefs Villain, Lions Newcomer Sparks Up Week 1 Smack Talk

Old Chiefs Villain, Lions Newcomer Sparks Up Week 1 Smack Talk

Jets UDFA Has ‘Great Chance’ to Make Week 1 Roster: Report

Jets UDFA Has ‘Great Chance’ to Make Week 1 Roster: Report

Promising Chiefs Rookie ‘Could Force Some Tough Decisions’ in Camp

Promising Chiefs Rookie ‘Could Force Some Tough Decisions’ in Camp

Cowboys Star Backs Chiefs While Smack Talking Tyreek Hill

Cowboys Star Backs Chiefs While Smack Talking Tyreek Hill

Chiefs Kingdom Responds After Viral Diss by Chargers [LOOK]

Chiefs Kingdom Responds After Viral Diss by Chargers [LOOK]

Jets Urged to Replace 17-Game Starter With ‘One Last’ Veteran Signing

Jets Urged to Replace 17-Game Starter With ‘One Last’ Veteran Signing

Chiefs ‘Working Towards’ Contract With Kansas State Standout: Report

Chiefs ‘Working Towards’ Contract With Kansas State Standout: Report

Jets Cut 5-Game Starter Unexpectedly After Finalizing Signing: Report

Jets Cut 5-Game Starter Unexpectedly After Finalizing Signing: Report

Jets Garner Mic Drop Quote From Hall of Fame QB Amid Schedule Release

Jets Garner Mic Drop Quote From Hall of Fame QB Amid Schedule Release

Chiefs UDFA ‘Impressed’ With Multiple Interceptions: Report

Chiefs UDFA ‘Impressed’ With Multiple Interceptions: Report