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

Packers Make $13.8 Million Decision on Disappointing Edge Rusher

Packers Make $13.8 Million Decision on Disappointing Edge Rusher

Bears ‘Eyed Trade-Up’ for Top Cornerback After Dillon Thieneman Pick

Bears ‘Eyed Trade-Up’ for Top Cornerback After Dillon Thieneman Pick

Bears Announce Edge Rusher Plan After Ignoring Position in Draft

Bears Announce Edge Rusher Plan After Ignoring Position in Draft

Ben Johnson Could Steal Veteran WR Target From Lions for Bears

Ben Johnson Could Steal Veteran WR Target From Lions for Bears

Packers Put $15 Million Veteran Starter on Notice After NFL Draft

Packers Put $15 Million Veteran Starter on Notice After NFL Draft

Bears Get Honest About Cole Kmet’s Future After Drafting New TE

Bears Get Honest About Cole Kmet’s Future After Drafting New TE

Bears Trade Up for CB Who Could Replace Tyrique Stevenson

Bears Trade Up for CB Who Could Replace Tyrique Stevenson

Bears Get Blunt About New WR Zavion Thomas’ Expected Role

Bears Get Blunt About New WR Zavion Thomas’ Expected Role

5 Best Available Fits for Chicago Bears on Day 3 of 2026 Draft

5 Best Available Fits for Chicago Bears on Day 3 of 2026 Draft

Bears Trade Out of 2nd Round for TE After Run on Edge Rushers

Bears Trade Out of 2nd Round for TE After Run on Edge Rushers

Bears 1st-Round Draft Pick Sounds Off on Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy

Bears 1st-Round Draft Pick Sounds Off on Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy

Giants’ 1st-Round Pick Clears Path for Bears Blockbuster Trade

Giants’ 1st-Round Pick Clears Path for Bears Blockbuster Trade

Bears Get Great News on Cap Situation Amid 2026 NFL Draft

Bears Get Great News on Cap Situation Amid 2026 NFL Draft

8 Best Available Fits for Chicago Bears on Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

8 Best Available Fits for Chicago Bears on Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft

Bears Projected to Swap CB for $14.7 Million DE in Draft-Night Trade

Bears Projected to Swap CB for $14.7 Million DE in Draft-Night Trade

Bears Send Bold Message on Tyrique Stevenson Before NFL Draft

Bears Send Bold Message on Tyrique Stevenson Before NFL Draft

Packers Sign New Deal With Young Guard After Cutting Elgton Jenkins

Packers Sign New Deal With Young Guard After Cutting Elgton Jenkins

Caleb Williams Breaks Silence on Bears Trading DJ Moore to Bills

Caleb Williams Breaks Silence on Bears Trading DJ Moore to Bills

Chicago Bears Final 7-Round Mock Draft: Building a Contender

Chicago Bears Final 7-Round Mock Draft: Building a Contender

Bears Get Troubling Update on Top DE Trade Option Before Draft

Bears Get Troubling Update on Top DE Trade Option Before Draft

Packers Showing Interest in Trade-Up Target at Wide Receiver: Report

Packers Showing Interest in Trade-Up Target at Wide Receiver: Report

Dexter Lawrence Trade Dispute Takes Turn in Chicago Bears’ Favor

Dexter Lawrence Trade Dispute Takes Turn in Chicago Bears’ Favor

New Details Emerge on Bears’ Interest in Trading for Maxx Crosby

New Details Emerge on Bears’ Interest in Trading for Maxx Crosby

Bears Projected to Land Future Pro Bowler in Draft-Day Trade

Bears Projected to Land Future Pro Bowler in Draft-Day Trade

Chicago Bears 7-Round Mock Draft: A Trade-Down Strategy

Chicago Bears 7-Round Mock Draft: A Trade-Down Strategy

New Update Helps Bears’ Chances at Trading for Dexter Lawrence

New Update Helps Bears’ Chances at Trading for Dexter Lawrence

Bears Predicted to Add DT Dexter Lawrence Without High Trade Cost

Bears Predicted to Add DT Dexter Lawrence Without High Trade Cost

Packers’ $18 Million Acquisition Pushes Team to Trade for Pro Bowl CB

Packers’ $18 Million Acquisition Pushes Team to Trade for Pro Bowl CB

Packers Predicted to Trade $8.4 Million Former Starter to AFC East

Packers Predicted to Trade $8.4 Million Former Starter to AFC East

Packers Meet With New Backup QB Option Ahead of Draft: Report

Packers Meet With New Backup QB Option Ahead of Draft: Report

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