Jordan J. Wilson

Expertise:
NFL, Football, MLB, Baseball
Education:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Location:
St. Louis, Missouri

Experience

Jordan J. Wilson is a St. Louis-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 Insider Reveals Expected Timeline for Darnell Wright Extension

Bears Insider Reveals Expected Timeline for Darnell Wright Extension

Ex-Bears Pass Rusher Abruptly Retires From NFL After Minicamp

Ex-Bears Pass Rusher Abruptly Retires From NFL After Minicamp

Lions Sign UFL Standout After Shutting Down Rookie WR for Season

Lions Sign UFL Standout After Shutting Down Rookie WR for Season

Packers Bring Back Young Tight End Who Failed Physical Last Month

Packers Bring Back Young Tight End Who Failed Physical Last Month

Bears Sign Ex-Browns Wide Receiver & Returner to 1-Year Deal

Bears Sign Ex-Browns Wide Receiver & Returner to 1-Year Deal

Bears Had ‘Good Workout’ With Ex-Patriots Wide Receiver: Report

Bears Had ‘Good Workout’ With Ex-Patriots Wide Receiver: Report

Bears Sign UFL Standout Linebacker Ahead of Training Camp

Bears Sign UFL Standout Linebacker Ahead of Training Camp

Packers’ Tucker Kraft Sends Definitive Message on Week 1 Status

Packers’ Tucker Kraft Sends Definitive Message on Week 1 Status

Ben Johnson Breaks Silence After Rome Odunze’s Injury Comments

Ben Johnson Breaks Silence After Rome Odunze’s Injury Comments

Packers’ Potential Starter Out With New Injury at Minicamp: Report

Packers’ Potential Starter Out With New Injury at Minicamp: Report

Vikings $140 Million Superstar Floated as NFL’s Next ‘Seismic’ Trade

Vikings $140 Million Superstar Floated as NFL’s Next ‘Seismic’ Trade

Packers’ Matt LaFleur Gets Honest About Christian Watson’s New Deal

Packers’ Matt LaFleur Gets Honest About Christian Watson’s New Deal

Bears Host Workout With Ex-Bills Pass Rusher Amid Roster Concerns

Bears Host Workout With Ex-Bills Pass Rusher Amid Roster Concerns

Bears Trade Pitch Swaps Tyson Bagent for Former 1st-Round QB

Bears Trade Pitch Swaps Tyson Bagent for Former 1st-Round QB

Bears Reveal Ben Johnson’s Reaction to Dillon Thieneman Pick

Bears Reveal Ben Johnson’s Reaction to Dillon Thieneman Pick

Bears Get Troubling Injury News on Kyler Gordon Before OTAs

Bears Get Troubling Injury News on Kyler Gordon Before OTAs

Bears Make Crafty Move With Tory Taylor to Sign Ex-Packers DB

Bears Make Crafty Move With Tory Taylor to Sign Ex-Packers DB

Bears Trade Pitch Flips Day 3 Pick for Former 2nd-Round Edge Rusher

Bears Trade Pitch Flips Day 3 Pick for Former 2nd-Round Edge Rusher

Bears Sign Former Packers Safety to Free-Agent Deal Before OTAs

Bears Sign Former Packers Safety to Free-Agent Deal Before OTAs

Ex-Bears Running Back Retires From NFL, Takes Job With Browns

Ex-Bears Running Back Retires From NFL, Takes Job With Browns

Bears Late-Round Star Dubbed Team’s ‘Best-Kept Secret’ for 2026

Bears Late-Round Star Dubbed Team’s ‘Best-Kept Secret’ for 2026

Bears Named ‘Best Fit’ for 8-Time Pro Bowl Edge Rusher Ahead of OTAs

Bears Named ‘Best Fit’ for 8-Time Pro Bowl Edge Rusher Ahead of OTAs

Bears May Have Stolen Prized Draft Pick From NFC Rival Contender

Bears May Have Stolen Prized Draft Pick From NFC Rival Contender

Packers’ Recently Waived DT Claimed By Jeff Hafley’s Dolphins

Packers’ Recently Waived DT Claimed By Jeff Hafley’s Dolphins

Packers Cut Ties With New Tight End Just Days After Adding Him

Packers Cut Ties With New Tight End Just Days After Adding Him

NFL Insider Expects Bears to Sign 3-Time All-Pro Edge Rusher

NFL Insider Expects Bears to Sign 3-Time All-Pro Edge Rusher

Bears Draw Thanksgiving Game at Lions as NFL Schedule Leaks

Bears Draw Thanksgiving Game at Lions as NFL Schedule Leaks

Packers Add Ex-Raiders Cornerback Off Waivers in Pair of Roster Moves

Packers Add Ex-Raiders Cornerback Off Waivers in Pair of Roster Moves

Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster Projection: Will UDFA Start? Who is RB3?

Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster Projection: Will UDFA Start? Who is RB3?

Bears Sign Ex-Raiders Linebacker in Series of Moves After Minicamp

Bears Sign Ex-Raiders Linebacker in Series of Moves After Minicamp

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