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

  • Bears Trade Proposal Sees NFC Contender Pay Premium for Khalil Herbert

    The Chicago Bears could potentially trade their redundant tailback to the Dallas Cowboys and acquire a premium return in exchange for 2024.

  • Bears Predicted to Land Pass Rusher With ‘Pro Bowl’ Upside

  • Cubs $80 Million Star Named ‘Under-The-Radar’ Trade Candidate

  • Bears Among Favorites to Sign Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year

  • Packers Could Put 60-Game Veteran on ‘Trade Block’ During Camp

  • Bears Named Potential Suitors for Former $32 Million Pro Bowler

    The Chicago Bears could still make sense as a landing spot for former Las Vegas Raiders veteran wide receiver Hunter Renfrow before camp.

  • Bears Urged to Get ‘Super Aggressive,’ Add 4-Time All-Pro Defender

  • Bears QB Caleb Williams Called Out by All-Pro, Week 1 Opponent

  • Bears Former Starter Projected to Be ‘On the Bubble’

  • Bears Urged to Sign Pro Bowl QB as Caleb Williams Insurance

  • Bears Named ‘Landing Spot’ for Top Free Agent as Talks Heat Up

    The Chicago Bears have been named a landing spot for the top remaining free agent on the market to help protect Caleb Williams in 2024.

  • Justin Fields Takes Shot at Bears’ Culture After Trade to Steelers

  • Bears Sign Ex-Raiders Veteran WR, Putting Velus Jones on Bubble

  • Packers Trade Proposal Swaps Picks, Lands $38 Million Defender

  • Packers’ Lukas Van Ness Suffers New Injury, Held Out From OTAs

  • Bears Projected to ‘Buy Low’ With Trade for Former 1st-Round DE

  • Bears CB Jaylon Johnson Has 2-Word Response for Contract Critic

  • Bears Provide Crucial Injury Update on Rome Odunze for OTAs

  • Bears ‘Could Cut Bait’ With Former Mid-Round Draft Busts in Camp

  • Bears Trade Proposal Lands $33 Million Superstar DT for 2 Picks

    The Chicago Bears could still take their defensive line to the next level with an offseason trade for a dynamic new three-technique starter.

  • Bears Insider Fuels Rumors of 69-Sack Pass Rusher Signing New Deal

  • Teven Jenkins Sends 10-Word Message on Future With Bears

  • Bears Predicted to Sign Former $65 Million Edge Rusher Before Camp

  • Packers Rookie Abruptly Retires From NFL Ahead of OTAs

  • Bears Bring in Close Friend of Caleb Williams After Roster Tryout

    The Chicago Bears are signing an undrafted rookie wide receiver and a friend of Caleb Williams to their roster after a tryout.

  • Bears Send Firm Message on Velus Jones’ Future Ahead of OTAs

  • Matt Eberflus Sends 5-Word Message on Caleb Williams’ Status

  • Bears Bringing in Ex-Seahawks WR for Veteran Tryout at Minicamp

  • Bears Could Circle Back to 1st-Round WR Amid NFL Trade Rumors

  • Bears Starter Predicted to Earn $20 Million-Per-Year Deal in 2025

    One of the Chicago Bears' promising young starters could set himself up for a big 2025 payday if he can protect Caleb Williams this year.