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

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

Bears Rookie Wide Receiver Abruptly Retires From NFL After Minicamp

Bears Rookie Wide Receiver Abruptly Retires From NFL After Minicamp

Bears Shut Down Rumors About Signing 3-Time All-Pro Pass Rusher

Bears Shut Down Rumors About Signing 3-Time All-Pro Pass Rusher

Bears Break Silence on CB Zah Frazier After Abruptly Cutting Ties

Bears Break Silence on CB Zah Frazier After Abruptly Cutting Ties

Bears Candidates to Pair Montez Sweat With 5-Time Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

Bears Candidates to Pair Montez Sweat With 5-Time Pro Bowl Edge Rusher

Bears Make $1 Million Move With Veteran Amid Trade Rumors

Bears Make $1 Million Move With Veteran Amid Trade Rumors

Bears Landing Spot for Former $73.5 Million All-Pro Wide Receiver

Bears Landing Spot for Former $73.5 Million All-Pro Wide Receiver

Ex-Bears Quarterback Lands Tryout With Super Bowl Contender

Ex-Bears Quarterback Lands Tryout With Super Bowl Contender

Bears’ Former $5.7 Million Bust Signed to Help Replace Pro Bowler

Bears’ Former $5.7 Million Bust Signed to Help Replace Pro Bowler

Bears’ New $9.5 Million Starter Named ‘Logical’ Trade Target for Ravens

Bears’ New $9.5 Million Starter Named ‘Logical’ Trade Target for Ravens

Bears Get Projected Price Tag on All-Pro Starter’s Next Contract

Bears Get Projected Price Tag on All-Pro Starter’s Next Contract

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