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 Cut 4 Players to Make Room for Trio of Signings

Chiefs Cut 4 Players to Make Room for Trio of Signings

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Sent Parting Message to Packers QB Jordan Love

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Sent Parting Message to Packers QB Jordan Love

Chiefs News: Orlando Brown Jr. & ‘Mayor Jabroni’ Drop KC ‘Message’

Chiefs News: Orlando Brown Jr. & ‘Mayor Jabroni’ Drop KC ‘Message’

Jets Fans Rip Dolphins After New Report: ‘Mike White’s Wish List’

Jets Fans Rip Dolphins After New Report: ‘Mike White’s Wish List’

Ex-Chiefs All-Pro Sounds Off on KC’s $80 Million Position Change

Ex-Chiefs All-Pro Sounds Off on KC’s $80 Million Position Change

Chiefs Priority Signing Chose KC Over AFC Playoff Contender

Chiefs Priority Signing Chose KC Over AFC Playoff Contender

QB Prospect With Local Roots Gains Attention at Jets Rookie Minicamp

QB Prospect With Local Roots Gains Attention at Jets Rookie Minicamp

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Addresses RB Isiah Pacheco’s Surgery, Injury Timeline

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Addresses RB Isiah Pacheco’s Surgery, Injury Timeline

Patrick Mahomes Calls Out Travis Kelce After Embarrassing Viral Video

Patrick Mahomes Calls Out Travis Kelce After Embarrassing Viral Video

Jets Petitioned to ‘Get on the Phone’ & Sign the Missing Piece

Jets Petitioned to ‘Get on the Phone’ & Sign the Missing Piece

Jets New 6-Foot-2 WR Labeled Rookie ‘Name to Watch’

Jets New 6-Foot-2 WR Labeled Rookie ‘Name to Watch’

Chiefs Reveal Rookie Jersey Numbers of 7 Draft Picks

Chiefs Reveal Rookie Jersey Numbers of 7 Draft Picks

Chiefs Top Prospect ‘Did Not Participate’ on Day 1 Amid Conflicting Reports

Chiefs Top Prospect ‘Did Not Participate’ on Day 1 Amid Conflicting Reports

Jets Sign 3 New Linebackers With a Blend of Skill Sets

Jets Sign 3 New Linebackers With a Blend of Skill Sets

Ex-Chiefs Pass Rusher Frank Clark Connected to AFC Contender

Ex-Chiefs Pass Rusher Frank Clark Connected to AFC Contender

Chiefs Breakout Starter Reveals Post-Super Bowl Surgery

Chiefs Breakout Starter Reveals Post-Super Bowl Surgery

Jets WR Mecole Hardman Reveals New Single-Digit Jersey Number

Jets WR Mecole Hardman Reveals New Single-Digit Jersey Number

Tyreek Hill Responds After Brutal Roasting Involving Travis Kelce

Tyreek Hill Responds After Brutal Roasting Involving Travis Kelce

Jets’ Sauce Gardner Trades Messages With Jessica Alba After Hilarious Admission

Jets’ Sauce Gardner Trades Messages With Jessica Alba After Hilarious Admission

Raiders Deemed Biggest ‘Losers’ After 3-Team Exchange Involving Chiefs

Raiders Deemed Biggest ‘Losers’ After 3-Team Exchange Involving Chiefs

Ex-Jets QB Signs on to Backup 2022 MVP Finalist: Report

Ex-Jets QB Signs on to Backup 2022 MVP Finalist: Report

Jets Twitter Celebrates ‘Massive’ Signing: ‘No. 1 Late Free Agency Target’

Jets Twitter Celebrates ‘Massive’ Signing: ‘No. 1 Late Free Agency Target’

Jets WR Garrett Wilson Reveals New Bulked Up Weight After Offseason Gains

Jets WR Garrett Wilson Reveals New Bulked Up Weight After Offseason Gains

Jets ‘Expected’ to Sign Veteran WR on 1-Year Deal: Report

Jets ‘Expected’ to Sign Veteran WR on 1-Year Deal: Report

Chiefs Day 3 Pick Gets Rave Draft Reviews: ‘Next in Line’

Chiefs Day 3 Pick Gets Rave Draft Reviews: ‘Next in Line’

Jets Sign Huge 6-Foot-7 Pass-Catcher Labeled as ‘Quarterback’s Best Friend’

Jets Sign Huge 6-Foot-7 Pass-Catcher Labeled as ‘Quarterback’s Best Friend’

Chiefs GM Brett Veach Hints at 3-Way Camp Battle at Key Starting Role

Chiefs GM Brett Veach Hints at 3-Way Camp Battle at Key Starting Role

DeAndre Hopkins’ Latest Video Casts Doubt on Potential Chiefs Trade

DeAndre Hopkins’ Latest Video Casts Doubt on Potential Chiefs Trade

QB Prospect Snubs Jets for NFC Contract: Report

QB Prospect Snubs Jets for NFC Contract: Report

NFL Insider Reveals Chiefs Offered Key Draft Trade to Raiders

NFL Insider Reveals Chiefs Offered Key Draft Trade to Raiders