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 Land ‘Aggressive’ Safety Hybrid After Financial Guarantees: Report

Jets Land ‘Aggressive’ Safety Hybrid After Financial Guarantees: Report

Chiefs Sign Ex-Teammate of Trey Smith With ‘Starting Potential’: Report

Chiefs Sign Ex-Teammate of Trey Smith With ‘Starting Potential’: Report

Chiefs Secure Rookie Standout on ‘Strong’ Guaranteed Deal: Report

Chiefs Secure Rookie Standout on ‘Strong’ Guaranteed Deal: Report

Jets Win Out in WR Bidding War, Secure Speedy Deep Threat: Report

Jets Win Out in WR Bidding War, Secure Speedy Deep Threat: Report

Jets Sign Priority UDFA to Hefty Guaranteed Salary: Report

Jets Sign Priority UDFA to Hefty Guaranteed Salary: Report

Chiefs Dish Out Huge Guaranteed Money to ‘Explosive Tackler’: Report

Chiefs Dish Out Huge Guaranteed Money to ‘Explosive Tackler’: Report

Chiefs Sign Record-Breaking WR With Missouri Ties: Report

Chiefs Sign Record-Breaking WR With Missouri Ties: Report

Jets Legend Nick Mangold Sounds Off on New Center Joe Tippmann

Jets Legend Nick Mangold Sounds Off on New Center Joe Tippmann

Jets’ 6-Foot-5 Draft Pick Sends Strong Message on Aaron Rodgers

Jets’ 6-Foot-5 Draft Pick Sends Strong Message on Aaron Rodgers

Jets Extend 6-Year Veteran Ahead of Round 2 of NFL Draft

Jets Extend 6-Year Veteran Ahead of Round 2 of NFL Draft

Jets First Rounder Will McDonald Fires Up Fans With Viral Tweet

Jets First Rounder Will McDonald Fires Up Fans With Viral Tweet

Chiefs Predicted to Land New ‘Monster’ Weapon for Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Predicted to Land New ‘Monster’ Weapon for Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs Trade Attempt Was ‘Turned Down’ by Cowboys: Report

Chiefs Trade Attempt Was ‘Turned Down’ by Cowboys: Report

Jets’ Sauce Gardner Sounds Off on Unexpected Will McDonald Selection

Jets’ Sauce Gardner Sounds Off on Unexpected Will McDonald Selection

Jets Hall of Famer Darrelle Revis Sends Viral Tweet at Aaron Rodgers

Jets Hall of Famer Darrelle Revis Sends Viral Tweet at Aaron Rodgers

Ex-Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill Hints at Pursuit of NFL Record in Cryptic Tweet

Ex-Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill Hints at Pursuit of NFL Record in Cryptic Tweet

NFL Fans Outraged Over New Jets, Aaron Rodgers Contract: ‘Abolish the Cap’

NFL Fans Outraged Over New Jets, Aaron Rodgers Contract: ‘Abolish the Cap’

Chiefs Among Finalists as DeAndre Hopkins Trade ‘Definitely’ Close: Ex-NFL Player

Chiefs Among Finalists as DeAndre Hopkins Trade ‘Definitely’ Close: Ex-NFL Player

Jets Fans Erupt Over ‘Dirt Cheap’ Signing: ‘Joe Douglas Is a Savage’

Jets Fans Erupt Over ‘Dirt Cheap’ Signing: ‘Joe Douglas Is a Savage’

New Chiefs Trade Proposal Targets Former First-Round Sack Artist

New Chiefs Trade Proposal Targets Former First-Round Sack Artist

Sauce Gardner Makes ‘Easy’ Jets Guarantee After Aaron Rodgers Trade

Sauce Gardner Makes ‘Easy’ Jets Guarantee After Aaron Rodgers Trade

Chiefs Coaches ‘Spent 2 Hours’ Chatting Up RB With Kansas Ties

Chiefs Coaches ‘Spent 2 Hours’ Chatting Up RB With Kansas Ties

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Addresses Eventual Retirement From NFL

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Addresses Eventual Retirement From NFL

Jets’ Woody Johnson Sends Viral 3-Word Message After $58 Million Commitment

Jets’ Woody Johnson Sends Viral 3-Word Message After $58 Million Commitment

Chiefs Draft ‘Sleeper’ Compared to Former DE Frank Clark

Chiefs Draft ‘Sleeper’ Compared to Former DE Frank Clark

Jets Predicted to Make Big Draft Day Trades With Giants, Packers

Jets Predicted to Make Big Draft Day Trades With Giants, Packers

Jets Come to Terms With 48-Game Starter Ahead of NFL Draft

Jets Come to Terms With 48-Game Starter Ahead of NFL Draft

New Contract Details Foreshadow ‘Likely’ Outcome in Chiefs QB Room

New Contract Details Foreshadow ‘Likely’ Outcome in Chiefs QB Room

Jets’ Sauce Gardner Makes Bold Statement on Darrelle Revis

Jets’ Sauce Gardner Makes Bold Statement on Darrelle Revis

Chiefs Blockbuster Trade Proposal Involves 3 First-Round Picks

Chiefs Blockbuster Trade Proposal Involves 3 First-Round Picks