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: ‘Plug-and-Play’ Draft Pick Could Set Up $7.25 Million Cut

Jets: ‘Plug-and-Play’ Draft Pick Could Set Up $7.25 Million Cut

Ex-Chiefs RB Closes the Door on NFL Comeback

Ex-Chiefs RB Closes the Door on NFL Comeback

Jets $18 Million Talent ‘At Risk’ of Losing Starting Job on Draft Night

Jets $18 Million Talent ‘At Risk’ of Losing Starting Job on Draft Night

Chiefs Warned to Avoid ‘Prolific’ 1,000-Yard Receiver

Chiefs Warned to Avoid ‘Prolific’ 1,000-Yard Receiver

Chiefs GM Brett Veach Reveals Attempted Trade for Recent Signing

Chiefs GM Brett Veach Reveals Attempted Trade for Recent Signing

Chiefs GM Brett Veach Breaks Silence on a Jerick McKinnon Reunion

Chiefs GM Brett Veach Breaks Silence on a Jerick McKinnon Reunion

Jets Free Agent Snub Details Aaron Rodgers’ Recruitment Text

Jets Free Agent Snub Details Aaron Rodgers’ Recruitment Text

Ex-Jets WR Joins Ravens as New Weapon for Lamar Jackson

Ex-Jets WR Joins Ravens as New Weapon for Lamar Jackson

Insider Says All-Pro WR Could Take Pay Cut to Join Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Insider Says All-Pro WR Could Take Pay Cut to Join Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Jets Face New Potential AFC Suitor ‘in Touch’ With Packers on Aaron Rodgers: Report

Jets Face New Potential AFC Suitor ‘in Touch’ With Packers on Aaron Rodgers: Report

Chiefs ‘Love’ QB Prospect as Long-Term Backup to Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs ‘Love’ QB Prospect as Long-Term Backup to Patrick Mahomes

All-Pro WR Publicly Snubs Jets, Shows Interest in AFC East Rival

All-Pro WR Publicly Snubs Jets, Shows Interest in AFC East Rival

Chiefs Predicted to Land 6-Foot-5 ‘Bully’ Pass Rusher in NFL Draft

Chiefs Predicted to Land 6-Foot-5 ‘Bully’ Pass Rusher in NFL Draft

Jets Host ‘Film Session’ With Draft Riser in ‘Heavy Demand’: Report

Jets Host ‘Film Session’ With Draft Riser in ‘Heavy Demand’: Report

Patrick Mahomes Has Strong 6-Word Statement on Chiefs WR Justyn Ross

Patrick Mahomes Has Strong 6-Word Statement on Chiefs WR Justyn Ross

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Has Unexpected Admission on Ankle Injury

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Has Unexpected Admission on Ankle Injury

Jets Get Terrifying Last-Ditch QB Suggestions in Place of Aaron Rodgers

Jets Get Terrifying Last-Ditch QB Suggestions in Place of Aaron Rodgers

Jets Rumors: ‘Ascending Talent’ Called Player to Watch in Draft

Jets Rumors: ‘Ascending Talent’ Called Player to Watch in Draft

Chiefs Could Make Delayed Offseason Run at 6-Year NFL Sack Artist

Chiefs Could Make Delayed Offseason Run at 6-Year NFL Sack Artist

Jets Insider ‘Wouldn’t Rule Out’ 12-Year Veteran Signing in NY

Jets Insider ‘Wouldn’t Rule Out’ 12-Year Veteran Signing in NY

High-Interest WR Visits With Chiefs Ahead of NFL Draft: Report

High-Interest WR Visits With Chiefs Ahead of NFL Draft: Report

Kadarius Toney Responds After Ex-Chief Tries to Recruit Popular KC Free Agent

Kadarius Toney Responds After Ex-Chief Tries to Recruit Popular KC Free Agent

Jets ‘Shouldn’t Think Twice’ About Adding ‘Elite’ QB Arm, Says Analyst

Jets ‘Shouldn’t Think Twice’ About Adding ‘Elite’ QB Arm, Says Analyst

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Honored by Century-Old Brand & Hall of Fame QB

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Honored by Century-Old Brand & Hall of Fame QB

Chiefs Agree to Terms on ‘No-Brainer’ Reunion at WR: Report

Chiefs Agree to Terms on ‘No-Brainer’ Reunion at WR: Report

NFL Insider Shoots Down Jets Trade for $58 Million Talent

NFL Insider Shoots Down Jets Trade for $58 Million Talent

Jets Could Flip Recent Draft Pick for ‘Day 3’ Selection, Says Insider

Jets Could Flip Recent Draft Pick for ‘Day 3’ Selection, Says Insider

23-Year-Old WR Called Chiefs ‘Player to Monitor’

23-Year-Old WR Called Chiefs ‘Player to Monitor’

Jets ‘Showing Lot of Interest’ in Tenacious Youngster With Striking NFL Comp

Jets ‘Showing Lot of Interest’ in Tenacious Youngster With Striking NFL Comp

NFL Insider Updates Chiefs Kingdom on Chris Jones Extension

NFL Insider Updates Chiefs Kingdom on Chris Jones Extension