Michael Obermuller
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Michael Obermuller

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NHL, Hockey
Education:
Quinnipiac University
Location:
Yonkers, New York

Experience

Michael Obermuller is a sports journalist who covers the NFL and NHL for Heavy.com, where he began writing in May 2021. He currently reports on the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins, as well as the New York Rangers and New York Islanders, among other hockey franchises.

Michael also 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. He is an NYC area native and Quinnipiac graduate who previously covered 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

  • Steelers’ Patrick Queen Posts Emphatic 2-Word Message After Chiefs Loss

    Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen posted a two-word message on social media following the Week 17 loss to the Chiefs.

  • Ex-Chiefs QB Signs With Eagles After Jalen Hurts Injury: Report

  • Patrick Mahomes Sends NFL Scary Message After Chiefs Beat Steelers

  • Steelers Rule Joey Porter Jr. & 1 Other ‘Out’ vs. Chiefs, Get 4 Starters Back

  • Chiefs’ Chris Jones Drops 3-Word Post While Battling Precarious Calf Injury

  • Chiefs Sign Former Aaron Rodgers Red Zone Threat Ahead of Week 17

    The Chiefs signed a new pass-catcher for quarterback Patrick Mahomes ahead of the Week 17 matchup with the Steelers.

  • Steelers Get ‘Very Good Sign’ on Injury Front Ahead of Chiefs Matchup

  • Brian Daboll Repeats 4-Word Response After Giants Lose 10th Straight Game

  • NFL Hands Down 5-Figure Fine After Punishing Hit on Giants QB Tommy DeVito

  • Wife Brittany Reveals Week 16 Meant ‘A Little Extra’ for Her & Patrick Mahomes

  • Mike Tomlin Hits Steelers With Blunt Reality Check After Ravens Loss

    Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin offered a blunt and candid explanation for why the Ravens defeated his team in Week 16.

  • Patrick Mahomes Sends 3-Word Message After Overcoming Ankle Injury vs. Texans

  • Patrick Mahomes Opens Up About Ankle Status After Gutsy Effort vs. Texans

  • One Answer to the ‘Is It Worth the Risk?’ Question on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

  • Chiefs Place Rookie on Injured Reserve Unexpectedly: Report

  • Giants Could ‘Buy Low’ on 27-Year-Old Former 1,000-Yard WR

  • Texans Promote Ex-Chiefs Cut on Eve of Week 16 Matchup: Report

  • Steelers Get Final Verdict on T.J. Watt & George Pickens for Week 16: Insider

  • Giants Expected to Part Ways With Former $12 Million Vet in Free Agency

  • Steelers’ Justin Fields Called ‘Perfect Target’ for AFC Team With Unproven QB

    Steelers quarterback Justin Fields seems more and more likely to leave in 2025 free agency, and an AFC team was labeled a "perfect" fit.

  • Patrick Mahomes Treats Chiefs O-Line to Custom Christmas Gift Packages: Report

  • AFC Playoff Hopeful Pushed to Swipe Chiefs WR Amid Rash of Injuries

  • Chiefs Cut Signs With New Team Days After Release: Report

  • Brian Daboll Reacts to Giants Report Claiming Joe Schoen Could Replace HC

  • J.J. Watt Gets Honest About T.J. Watt’s Ankle Injury Prior to Steelers-Ravens

    Ahead of the Steelers' Week 16 clash with the Ravens, J.J. Watt gave his candid assessment of T.J. Watt's ankle injury.

  • Chiefs HC Andy Reid Leaves the Door Open for Recent KC Cut to Return

  • Giants Passed up 2 NFL Success Stories to Hire Joe Schoen: Report

  • Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sets Clear Terms for Patrick Mahomes’ Availability vs. Texans

  • Giants Pushed to Draft Heisman Finalist QB Who’s Not Expected to Go First Round

  • Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire Addresses ‘KC’ Publicly Amid News of Release

    Former Chiefs first-round running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has officially been released onto waivers ahead of Week 16, his message to fans.