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 Extend Tender to Red Zone Threat: Report

Chiefs Extend Tender to Red Zone Threat: Report

Jets 11-Game Starter Skips Town for Steelers: Report

Jets 11-Game Starter Skips Town for Steelers: Report

Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick to Sign With Giants: Report

Ex-Chiefs Draft Pick to Sign With Giants: Report

Jets ‘Actively Working’ to Sign WR With Strong Ties to Aaron Rodgers

Jets ‘Actively Working’ to Sign WR With Strong Ties to Aaron Rodgers

Ex-Chiefs Retiree Advocates for KC to Sign Recently Cut 6-Time Pro Bowler

Ex-Chiefs Retiree Advocates for KC to Sign Recently Cut 6-Time Pro Bowler

Ex-Jets QB Sam Darnold to Sign With Super Bowl Contender: Report

Ex-Jets QB Sam Darnold to Sign With Super Bowl Contender: Report

Chiefs Pursuing ‘Long-Term Solution’ at Left Tackle: Report

Chiefs Pursuing ‘Long-Term Solution’ at Left Tackle: Report

Jets $14.5 Million Vet Predicted to ‘Get the Guillotine’ in Last-Second Cut

Jets $14.5 Million Vet Predicted to ‘Get the Guillotine’ in Last-Second Cut

Pro Bowl LT Engages With Patrick Mahomes Amid Chiefs Trade Rumors

Pro Bowl LT Engages With Patrick Mahomes Amid Chiefs Trade Rumors

Jets ‘Trying to Re-Sign’ Priority Asset Ahead of Free Agency: Report

Jets ‘Trying to Re-Sign’ Priority Asset Ahead of Free Agency: Report

Chiefs Super Bowl Champ Disrespected as ‘Worst Signing Since 2018’

Chiefs Super Bowl Champ Disrespected as ‘Worst Signing Since 2018’

Jets, Eagles ‘Win-Win’ Trade Proposal Would Shake Up NFL Draft

Jets, Eagles ‘Win-Win’ Trade Proposal Would Shake Up NFL Draft

Former No. 1 Overall Pick Named ‘Dream’ Marriage for Chiefs in Free Agency

Former No. 1 Overall Pick Named ‘Dream’ Marriage for Chiefs in Free Agency

Jets Release Former 5th-Round WR & Safety With Injury History

Jets Release Former 5th-Round WR & Safety With Injury History

Chiefs Issue Statement on Death of Franchise Hall of Famer

Chiefs Issue Statement on Death of Franchise Hall of Famer

Chiefs Free Agent WR Sends Viral Tweet at NFC Quarterback

Chiefs Free Agent WR Sends Viral Tweet at NFC Quarterback

49ers Sack Artist Called ‘Intriguing’ Candidate to Replace Jets’ Carl Lawson

49ers Sack Artist Called ‘Intriguing’ Candidate to Replace Jets’ Carl Lawson

Ex-Chiefs Staff Member Could Steal Orlando Brown Jr. in Free Agency

Ex-Chiefs Staff Member Could Steal Orlando Brown Jr. in Free Agency

Jets Cut WR Ahead of Free Agency, Freeing Up Cap Space: Report

Jets Cut WR Ahead of Free Agency, Freeing Up Cap Space: Report

Chiefs Coach Skips Town, Joins AFC Rival

Chiefs Coach Skips Town, Joins AFC Rival

New Jets Proposed Trade for Aaron Rodgers Targets NYJ Playmaker

New Jets Proposed Trade for Aaron Rodgers Targets NYJ Playmaker

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sends Heartfelt Message to Frank Clark After Release

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sends Heartfelt Message to Frank Clark After Release

Jets Begin Clearing Cap Space Amid QB Speculation: Report

Jets Begin Clearing Cap Space Amid QB Speculation: Report

Jets’ 2023 Super Bowl Odds Surge Amid Full-Court Press on Aaron Rodgers

Jets’ 2023 Super Bowl Odds Surge Amid Full-Court Press on Aaron Rodgers

Chiefs ‘Good Fit’ for 3-Time 1,000-Yard WR Amid JuJu Smith-Schuster Speculation

Chiefs ‘Good Fit’ for 3-Time 1,000-Yard WR Amid JuJu Smith-Schuster Speculation

Chiefs Could Re-Sign Big-Name Cut After Releasing Him: Report

Chiefs Could Re-Sign Big-Name Cut After Releasing Him: Report

Jets Labeled ‘Appealing’ Destination for Former $102 Million All-Pro

Jets Labeled ‘Appealing’ Destination for Former $102 Million All-Pro

NFL Insider Pegs Former First-Round Talent as Frank Clark Replacement

NFL Insider Pegs Former First-Round Talent as Frank Clark Replacement

2-Pronged Trade Proposal Swaps Multiple Jets Draft Picks for Superstar QB-WR Duo

2-Pronged Trade Proposal Swaps Multiple Jets Draft Picks for Superstar QB-WR Duo

Jets Face New Competition in Derek Carr Sweepstakes: Report

Jets Face New Competition in Derek Carr Sweepstakes: Report