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’ Projected Cut Could Open the Door for Second Chance Opportunity

Jets’ Projected Cut Could Open the Door for Second Chance Opportunity

Chiefs Provide Telling Injury Update on WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, Others

Chiefs Provide Telling Injury Update on WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, Others

Jets Faced With $13.56 Million Decision on Forgotten Draft Pick

Jets Faced With $13.56 Million Decision on Forgotten Draft Pick

Chiefs’ Chris Jones & Frank Clark Sound Off on ‘Overlooked’ KC Defense

Chiefs’ Chris Jones & Frank Clark Sound Off on ‘Overlooked’ KC Defense

Jets ‘TBD’ as ‘First Known Suitor’ Lines Up for Raiders QB Derek Carr

Jets ‘TBD’ as ‘First Known Suitor’ Lines Up for Raiders QB Derek Carr

Patrick Mahomes Reveals Failed Super Bowl Prank on Andy Reid

Patrick Mahomes Reveals Failed Super Bowl Prank on Andy Reid

Jets Urged to Swipe Super Bowl Starter From Eagles

Jets Urged to Swipe Super Bowl Starter From Eagles

Patrick Mahomes Hits Chiefs Youngsters With Super Bowl Truth Bomb

Patrick Mahomes Hits Chiefs Youngsters With Super Bowl Truth Bomb

Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney Makes Bold Super Bowl Guarantee

Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney Makes Bold Super Bowl Guarantee

Ex-Chiefs & Eagles Champ Sounds Off on ‘Kelce Bowl’ in Viral Tweet

Ex-Chiefs & Eagles Champ Sounds Off on ‘Kelce Bowl’ in Viral Tweet

Ex-Chiefs Star Trolls Tom Brady Mercilessly After NSFW Pic [LOOK]

Ex-Chiefs Star Trolls Tom Brady Mercilessly After NSFW Pic [LOOK]

Jets Receive Grave QB Warning: ‘Fanbase Would Riot in the Streets’

Jets Receive Grave QB Warning: ‘Fanbase Would Riot in the Streets’

Jets’ Top Competition for Aaron Rodgers Reveals Itself

Jets’ Top Competition for Aaron Rodgers Reveals Itself

2 Chiefs Fan Favorites Listed as Top Free Agent Options for Raiders

2 Chiefs Fan Favorites Listed as Top Free Agent Options for Raiders

Jets Veteran Hints 49ers Free Agent Should Come to NY

Jets Veteran Hints 49ers Free Agent Should Come to NY

Reporter Asks Patrick Mahomes Cringeworthy Question on ‘Acting’

Reporter Asks Patrick Mahomes Cringeworthy Question on ‘Acting’

Chiefs Sign Kansas Grad to New Contract: Report

Chiefs Sign Kansas Grad to New Contract: Report

Jets’ Sauce Gardner Tweets at 2 Big-Name QBs, Deletes Evidence

Jets’ Sauce Gardner Tweets at 2 Big-Name QBs, Deletes Evidence

Frank Clark Sends Super Bowl Warning to Chiefs Locker Room

Frank Clark Sends Super Bowl Warning to Chiefs Locker Room

Fans Urge Jets to Target $92 Million Cut Candidate, 2-Time All-Pro

Fans Urge Jets to Target $92 Million Cut Candidate, 2-Time All-Pro

Chiefs Provide Good News, Bad News Update on 4 Key Injuries

Chiefs Provide Good News, Bad News Update on 4 Key Injuries

Jets ‘Won’t Shy Away From’ $150 Million QB: Insider

Jets ‘Won’t Shy Away From’ $150 Million QB: Insider

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Gets Viral Shout-Out From Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Gets Viral Shout-Out From Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

Jets Fans React After Team Leader Reaches Out to Raiders QB Derek Carr

Jets Fans React After Team Leader Reaches Out to Raiders QB Derek Carr

Chiefs Provide First Injury Update on JuJu Smith-Schuster, Several Others

Chiefs Provide First Injury Update on JuJu Smith-Schuster, Several Others

Aaron Rodgers Sends Cryptic Message on Jets & Nathaniel Hackett

Aaron Rodgers Sends Cryptic Message on Jets & Nathaniel Hackett

Fans Defend Brittany Mahomes as Ex-Chiefs All-Pro Revives Polarizing Celebration

Fans Defend Brittany Mahomes as Ex-Chiefs All-Pro Revives Polarizing Celebration

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Had Hilarious Comment About Coaching Both Kelce Brothers

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Had Hilarious Comment About Coaching Both Kelce Brothers

Jets Sign 2022 Staff Favorite WR to New Contract

Jets Sign 2022 Staff Favorite WR to New Contract

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Shares Powerful Message on Historic Super Bowl

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Shares Powerful Message on Historic Super Bowl