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 Get ‘Optimistic’ Super Bowl Update on Injured Starter: Report

Chiefs Get ‘Optimistic’ Super Bowl Update on Injured Starter: Report

Ex-Chief Calls Attention to Polarizing Unsung Hero in Viral Tweet

Ex-Chief Calls Attention to Polarizing Unsung Hero in Viral Tweet

NFL Cap Expert Offers Contract Advice to Jets’ Quinnen Williams

NFL Cap Expert Offers Contract Advice to Jets’ Quinnen Williams

Chiefs Veteran Lets Loose on Bengals With Viral NSFW Rant

Chiefs Veteran Lets Loose on Bengals With Viral NSFW Rant

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Unleashes on Bengals Twice With Unforgettable Quotes

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Unleashes on Bengals Twice With Unforgettable Quotes

Jets Connected to Chiefs Free Agent, Former 2nd-Round Pick

Jets Connected to Chiefs Free Agent, Former 2nd-Round Pick

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Sends Perfect Message to Bengals Amid ‘Burrowhead’ Talk

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Sends Perfect Message to Bengals Amid ‘Burrowhead’ Talk

Jets Predicted to Target ‘Athletic & Powerful’ CFB Champion

Jets Predicted to Target ‘Athletic & Powerful’ CFB Champion

Analyst Questions Jets’ Hierarchy After Mike LaFleur Update

Analyst Questions Jets’ Hierarchy After Mike LaFleur Update

Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers Sound Off on Patrick Mahomes’ Injury

Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers Sound Off on Patrick Mahomes’ Injury

Chiefs Defender Makes Bold One-Word Statement on Bengals Offense

Chiefs Defender Makes Bold One-Word Statement on Bengals Offense

Robert Saleh Hints at Jets’ Next Move After Nathaniel Hackett OC Hire

Robert Saleh Hints at Jets’ Next Move After Nathaniel Hackett OC Hire

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Had Gruff Response for Bengals’ 3-Game Win Streak

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Had Gruff Response for Bengals’ 3-Game Win Streak

Rex Ryan Calls on Jets Nation for All-Important Task: ‘I’m Being Dead Serious’

Rex Ryan Calls on Jets Nation for All-Important Task: ‘I’m Being Dead Serious’

Jets Veteran Starter Called ‘Toss-up’ to Be Cut in 2023

Jets Veteran Starter Called ‘Toss-up’ to Be Cut in 2023

Raiders ‘Cut’ Celebrity Performer After Chiefs Appearance

Raiders ‘Cut’ Celebrity Performer After Chiefs Appearance

Jets Insider Outlines Plan to Restructure 2 Integral Contracts

Jets Insider Outlines Plan to Restructure 2 Integral Contracts

Ex-QB Rips ESPN’s Patrick Mahomes vs Joe Burrow Debate: ‘Makes Zero Sense’

Ex-QB Rips ESPN’s Patrick Mahomes vs Joe Burrow Debate: ‘Makes Zero Sense’

Patrick Mahomes Named in Viral Message From Buffalo Pilot to Bengals

Patrick Mahomes Named in Viral Message From Buffalo Pilot to Bengals

Jets Connected to ‘Short-Term Solution’ QB Signing, 10-Year NFL Starter

Jets Connected to ‘Short-Term Solution’ QB Signing, 10-Year NFL Starter

Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy Named in OC Rumors With AFC Rival: Report

Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy Named in OC Rumors With AFC Rival: Report

Jets Urged to ‘Rip Off the Band-Aid’ & Cut $37.5 Million Starter

Jets Urged to ‘Rip Off the Band-Aid’ & Cut $37.5 Million Starter

8-Year NFL Head Coach Sends Ominous Message to Chiefs After Jaguars Win

8-Year NFL Head Coach Sends Ominous Message to Chiefs After Jaguars Win

Jets Request OC Interview With Coveted Sean Payton Disciple: Report

Jets Request OC Interview With Coveted Sean Payton Disciple: Report

Andy Reid Had Hilarious Joke About Keeping Patrick Mahomes off the Field

Andy Reid Had Hilarious Joke About Keeping Patrick Mahomes off the Field

Patrick Mahomes Reveals Chiefs’ ‘Ultimatum’ After Ankle Injury

Patrick Mahomes Reveals Chiefs’ ‘Ultimatum’ After Ankle Injury

Ex-Chief Responds After Bengals Playmaker Feels Disrespected

Ex-Chief Responds After Bengals Playmaker Feels Disrespected

Jets Get Turned Down Again in OC Search: Report

Jets Get Turned Down Again in OC Search: Report

‘Underappreciated’ Chiefs Free Agent Expected to Land Multi-Year Raise

‘Underappreciated’ Chiefs Free Agent Expected to Land Multi-Year Raise

Jets Veteran Starter’s Contract ‘Puts Him in Jeopardy’ of Being Cut

Jets Veteran Starter’s Contract ‘Puts Him in Jeopardy’ of Being Cut