Jordan J. Wilson
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Jordan J. Wilson

Expertise:
NFL, Football, MLB, Baseball
Education:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana

Experience

Jordan J. Wilson is an Indianapolis-based reporter who covers the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers.

He has previously covered all levels of sports — high school, college and pro — for a variety of publications, including The Indianapolis Star, The News-Gazette, Springfield State-Journal Register and Peoria Journal Star.

In 2018, his reporting earned him a first-place award from the Illinois Press Association for Best Promotion of Public's Right to Know at the Northwest Herald. He also received an honorable mention in the Community Service category during the same year.

Education

Jordan Wilson earned a bachelor's degree in News-Editorial Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2016 with a minor in English/Literature.

He was also selected as a National Writing Finalist for the Hearst Journalism Awards Program after placing seventh in the sports/breaking news writing category and ninth in the personality/profile writing category.

Latest Articles From Jordan J. Wilson

  • Jaquan Brisker Calls Out Bears Teammates in Since-Deleted Post

    Chicago Bears injured safety Jaquan Brisker called out his defensive teammates in a since-deleted post on social media during Week 12's loss.

  • Bears Bring Back ‘Hard Knocks’ Star Amid Crush of Injuries

  • Bears Work Out Former 1st-Round Pick Amid Jaquan Brisker Injury Woes

  • Bears GM Ryan Poles Breaks Silence on Nate Davis Release

  • Bears Trade Proposal Lands Haul From Chiefs for $3.9 Million Starter

  • Packers Lose Rookie to Potential Season-Ending Medical Setback

    The Green Bay Packers may need to shut down their promising rookie for the rest of the 2024 season after his latest medical issue.

  • Bears Shut Down Defensive Starter in ‘Very Concerning Situation’

  • Packers Star Xavier McKinney Fires Back at Bears WR DJ Moore

  • Bears Cut $30 Million Veteran After Questionable Exit vs. Patriots

  • Bears Make Move at OL as Nate Davis Trade Rumors Heat Up

  • 3 Trade Proposals for Bears RB Khalil Herbert Before NFL Deadline

    Three trade proposals exploring the Chicago Bears' potential options with running back Khalil Herbert before the NFL trade deadline.

  • Bears Dealt Blockbuster Trade Pitch for NFL’s $125 Million Superstar

  • Bears Sign Ex-Packers TE After Losing Another to Injured Reserve

  • Heisman Favorite Ashton Jeanty Sends Message on Playing for Bears

  • Bears Go All-in on $125 Million Superstar in Blockbuster Trade Pitch

  • Bears Make Move at RB, Intensifying Khalil Herbert Trade Rumors

  • Bears ‘Weighing Trade Options’ with $30 Million Veteran & Pass Rusher

  • Packers Release Starting Specialist After Mistake in Texans Win

  • Blockbuster Trade Proposal Lands Bears $54 Million Pass Rusher

  • Packers Trade Proposal Adds Browns Star CB for Mid-Round Pick

    The Green Bay Packers could take advantage of the lowly Cleveland Browns and add a certified star cornerback at the NFL trade deadline.

  • Bears’ $30 Million Bust Drawing Interest Before NFL Trade Deadline

  • The 10 Best Packers Quarterbacks of All Time, Ranked

  • Insider Believes Bears Will ‘Strongly Consider’ Cutting $30 Million Vet Soon

  • Bears Trade Pitch Sends ‘Intriguing’ 1,700-Yard RB to Cowboys for Pick

  • Bears Sign Pro Bowl Specialist, Cut Ties With Former Draft Pick

    The Chicago Bears have signed a former Pro Bowl specialist to their practice squad in a series of roster moves to begin Week 7's bye.

  • Bears Advised to Replace Keenan Allen With 2,300-Yard Receiver

  • Packers Insider Predicts Team Could Bench Starter Against Texans

  • Bears Trade Proposal Offloads $30 Million Benched Starter to Colts

  • Packers Urged to Replace Josh Myers with $49 Million Pro Bowler

  • Bears Trade Pitch Lands $70 Million OL to Protect Caleb Williams

    The Chicago Bears may want to upgrade their offensive line at the NFL trade deadline and could offer a fit for a longtime Colts starter.