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 23-Year-Old Prospect Sounds Off in Cryptic Tweet

Jets 23-Year-Old Prospect Sounds Off in Cryptic Tweet

Tyreek Hill Has Viral Reaction to Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman Signing With Jets

Tyreek Hill Has Viral Reaction to Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman Signing With Jets

Jets WR Garrett Wilson Responds to Elijah Moore Trade Publicly

Jets WR Garrett Wilson Responds to Elijah Moore Trade Publicly

Chiefs WR Justyn Ross Excites Fans With Viral Workout Video

Chiefs WR Justyn Ross Excites Fans With Viral Workout Video

Chiefs RB Signs With Cowboys, Helping Replace Ezekiel Elliott: Report

Chiefs RB Signs With Cowboys, Helping Replace Ezekiel Elliott: Report

Jets Insider Believes 1 of 2 WRs Could Be Traded for Aaron Rodgers

Jets Insider Believes 1 of 2 WRs Could Be Traded for Aaron Rodgers

Chiefs Free Agent Signing Labeled ‘Big-Money Gamble’

Chiefs Free Agent Signing Labeled ‘Big-Money Gamble’

Chiefs ‘Should Be Calling’ About Dynamic 23-Year-Old WR, Says Analyst

Chiefs ‘Should Be Calling’ About Dynamic 23-Year-Old WR, Says Analyst

Jets Superstar Pursuit Could End Promising Draft Pick’s Tenure in NY

Jets Superstar Pursuit Could End Promising Draft Pick’s Tenure in NY

‘Aggressive’ Jets Trade Proposal Lands $49 Million Pro Bowler

‘Aggressive’ Jets Trade Proposal Lands $49 Million Pro Bowler

Chiefs Proposed Trade Sends ‘Must’-Move Playmaker to Seahawks

Chiefs Proposed Trade Sends ‘Must’-Move Playmaker to Seahawks

Aaron Rodgers, Jets Saga Draws Unexpected Reaction From Free Agent WR

Aaron Rodgers, Jets Saga Draws Unexpected Reaction From Free Agent WR

Chiefs Face 1 Less Bidder for Hot Commodity WR After Cowboys Trade

Chiefs Face 1 Less Bidder for Hot Commodity WR After Cowboys Trade

Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick Shares Touching Farewell: ‘Hard to Say Goodbye’

Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick Shares Touching Farewell: ‘Hard to Say Goodbye’

Insider Details Fair Jets Trade for Aaron Rodgers After ‘Calling Around’ NFL

Insider Details Fair Jets Trade for Aaron Rodgers After ‘Calling Around’ NFL

Former All-Pro Sack King Caught ‘Liking’ Jets Signings on Social Media

Former All-Pro Sack King Caught ‘Liking’ Jets Signings on Social Media

Patrick Mahomes Complimented Despite Biggest ‘Loser’ Tag

Patrick Mahomes Complimented Despite Biggest ‘Loser’ Tag

Chiefs Sign Ex-Chargers Starter Coming Off ‘Career Year’: Report

Chiefs Sign Ex-Chargers Starter Coming Off ‘Career Year’: Report

Stephen A. Smith Roasted for Jets Trade Proposal: ‘Good Thing He Isn’t the GM’

Stephen A. Smith Roasted for Jets Trade Proposal: ‘Good Thing He Isn’t the GM’

Chiefs Re-Sign 2-Time Super Bowl Champ, 4-Year Veteran: Report

Chiefs Re-Sign 2-Time Super Bowl Champ, 4-Year Veteran: Report

Jets Bulk Offensive Line, Signing 60-Game Starter: Report

Jets Bulk Offensive Line, Signing 60-Game Starter: Report

New Chiefs Signing Starts KC Tenure With Mic-Drop Message to Fans

New Chiefs Signing Starts KC Tenure With Mic-Drop Message to Fans

Jets Lose Cult Hero to Division Rival as Exodus Continues: Report

Jets Lose Cult Hero to Division Rival as Exodus Continues: Report

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Headlines $9.6 Million Move: Report

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Headlines $9.6 Million Move: Report

Jets Lock Up Scheme Fit After Unexpected Departures: Report

Jets Lock Up Scheme Fit After Unexpected Departures: Report

Chiefs’ Former 2nd-Round Pick Bolts for $21 Million Deal: Report

Chiefs’ Former 2nd-Round Pick Bolts for $21 Million Deal: Report

Jets Lose 5-Year Veteran & 2-Year Starter at Area of Need: Report

Jets Lose 5-Year Veteran & 2-Year Starter at Area of Need: Report

Chiefs Agree to Terms With Patrick Mahomes’ QB2: Report

Chiefs Agree to Terms With Patrick Mahomes’ QB2: Report

Aaron Rodgers ‘Held Lengthy Conversation’ With Jets Free Agent Target: Report

Aaron Rodgers ‘Held Lengthy Conversation’ With Jets Free Agent Target: Report

Chiefs Veteran Ditches KC for Sean Payton & Rival Broncos

Chiefs Veteran Ditches KC for Sean Payton & Rival Broncos