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, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.

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 Bringing in OT With 85-Inch Wingspan for Top-30 Visit: Report

    The Chicago Bears have another top-30 visit on the books with an intriguing offensive tackle prospect in the 2024 NFL draft class.

  • Bears Mock Draft 1.0: Chicago Lands Elite Playmaker Alongside Caleb Williams

  • Bears Declined Better Trade Offer at Justin Fields’ Request: Report

  • Bears Sign Veteran Defensive End With 18 Sacks to 1-Year Contract

  • De’Vondre Campbell Rips Packers Coaches, Front Office in X Rant

  • Bears GM Ryan Poles Sends Message After Trading Justin Fields

    Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles had some parting words for Justin Fields after trading him to the Pittsburgh Steelers for 2024.

  • Keenan Allen Sends Message on Caleb Williams, Future With Bears

  • Justin Fields Trade Partner Renews Interest in Deal for Bears QB

  • De’Vondre Campbell Throws Shade at Packers Before Signing With Rival

  • Bears Sign Veteran WR to 1-Year Deal After Keenan Allen Trade

  • Caleb Williams Reacts to Bears Blockbuster Trade for Keenan Allen

    The Chicago Bears' potential quarterback of the future has subtly weighed in on their big-time trade for wide receiver Keenan Allen.

  • Bears Insider Sheds Light on Next Window for Trading Justin Fields

  • Ex-Bears Quarterback Signs New Deal to Replace Former No. 1 Pick

  • Bears Talking to QB Prospect Eyed for ‘Taysom Hill-Like’ Role

  • Bears Rejected by $39 Million WR Despite Making ‘Similar’ Offer

  • Aaron Jones Lands With NFC Rival After Surprise Packers Release

  • Justin Fields Trade Suitor ‘Kicking the Tires’ on Deal for Bears QB

  • Bears Sign All-Pro Safety to $15 Million Deal Ahead of Free Agency

  • Bears Sign S Tarvarius Moore, Extend WR Ahead of Free Agency

  • Details Emerge on Caleb Williams’ Planned Visit With Bears

    The Chicago Bears could be tipping their hand after details have emerged about their pre-draft plans with quarterback Caleb Williams.

  • Bears Have ‘Mutual Interest’ in Signing Projected $33 Million RB

  • Bears Emerge as ‘Primary’ Suitor to Sign Projected $36 Million RB

  • Bears’ Potential Trade Partner for Justin Fields Bows Out of Race

  • Bears Linked to 1,100-Yard WR Projected to Sign $92 Million Deal

  • Bears Acquire $17 Million Center, Potential Starter in Trade With Bills

    The Bears are trading one of their mid-round draft picks to the Bills in exchange for a veteran who could be their new starting center in 2024.

  • Packers’ $70 Million Pro Bowler Dubbed ‘Cap Casualty’ for 2024

  • Justin Fields Calls Out ‘Dirty’ Lions Captain: ‘Too Much Extra Stuff’

  • Proposed Bears Trade Lands Veteran WR & Pick for Justin Fields

  • Justin Fields Sends Message to Bears Amid Trade Rumors

  • Justin Fields Social Media Drama Ignites Bears Trade Rumors

    Justin Fields trade rumors are erupting on social media after fans noticed the quarterback no longer follows the Bears on Instagram.